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Networks Call It: Obama Clinches

He becomes the first black candidate for a major party

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 3, 2008 8:11 PM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama clinched the Democratic nomination tonight to become the first black candidate for president on a major-party ticket. Obama reached the necessary number of delegates—2,118—as the polls closed in South Dakota at 9pm EST, CNN reports. AP reported earlier today that... Read full story »

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Networks Call It: Obama Clinches

He becomes the first black candidate for a major party

Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • South Dakota • Democratic presidential primaries • superdelegates • South Dakota primary

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