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Obama, Edwards Bail on Michigan Primary

Clinton remains on ballot despite scheduling standoff

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 9, 2007 4:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – A crack at revising the primary schedule appears at risk today after Barack Obama and John Edwards removed their names from Michigan's ballot, the Detroit Free Press reports. Joe Biden and Bill Richardson have also withdrawn, marking the latest attempt to punish Michigan for moving... Read full story »

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