Democrats make final push in South Carolina race
Three Democratic hopefuls Hillary Clinton Barack Obama and John Edwards crisscross South Carolina before the primary Clinton and Obama sparred earlier but Friday attacks were muted Edwards released a new TV ad criticizing the bickering and emphasized a pro united approach Obama led in polls with 38 percent to Clinton 25 and Edwards 21 with strong African American support Clinton campaigned at Benedict College in Columbia alongside Dinkins and Rangel while Obama spoke in Charleston and Columbia focusing on economic issues including child care and single parenting.
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Florida senator endorses McCain in Cuban American vote
Florida Senator Mel Martinez endorsed John McCain before the primary in Miami praising his readiness Day One. The move aims to boost McCain among Cuban Americans and pressure Giuliani and Romney in a tight Florida race. Martinez, a Cuban-born former HUD secretary, has strong ties to Miami and Orlando.
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