Obama Tells Clinton To Stay In The Game

Barack Obama has said he believes Hillary Clinton, his rival in the bitter race for the Democratic nomination, should keep running despite calls for her to step aside.

Senior Democrats have said they fear the battle between the pair will damage the party ahead of November's election.

The Republicans have already chosen their candidate, Vietnam veteran John McCain, meaning they can now present a united front.

Illinois Senator Mr Obama, asked about whether his rival should quit the race, said: "My attitude is Senator Clinton can run as long as she wants."

He said he did not agree with one of his supporters, Senator Patrick Leahy, who said earlier this week that Mrs Clinton cannot win the nomination and should therefore drop out.

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