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Obama set to take Wyoming prize Obama set to take Wyoming prize
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Barack Obama has won the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination in Wyoming, defeating his rival Hillary Clinton, US media project.Barack Obama has won the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination in Wyoming, defeating his rival Hillary Clinton, US media project.
He won the support of about 60% of voters in the state caucuses, with about 90% of the votes counted. He won the support of about 60% of voters in the caucuses, with results in from 96% of voting precincts.
Wyoming sends 12 delegates to August's Democratic convention, making it one of the smallest prizes in the race.Wyoming sends 12 delegates to August's Democratic convention, making it one of the smallest prizes in the race.
But Mr Obama is trying to regain momentum after losing three of four recent state contests to his rival.But Mr Obama is trying to regain momentum after losing three of four recent state contests to his rival.
After netting seven of Wyoming's delegates to Mrs Clinton's five, Mr Obama now has a total of 1,578 against 1,468 for his rival, according to the Associated Press.After netting seven of Wyoming's delegates to Mrs Clinton's five, Mr Obama now has a total of 1,578 against 1,468 for his rival, according to the Associated Press.
It takes 2,025 to secure the party's nomination.It takes 2,025 to secure the party's nomination.
Mr Obama headed into the caucuses amid controversy caused by one of his aides who had called Mrs Clinton "a monster". Iraq strategy
Samantha Power - a Harvard professor who has advised Mr Obama on foreign policy - resigned on Friday.
She had told the Scotsman newspaper: "She is a monster, too - that is off the record - she is stooping to anything."
Iraq exit strategy
After Wyoming, the candidates head for Mississippi, which is holding primaries on Tuesday.After Wyoming, the candidates head for Mississippi, which is holding primaries on Tuesday.
DEMOCRATIC DELEGATE RACE BARACK OBAMA: 1,578 Delegates won on 8 March: 7States won: 25 HILLARY CLINTON: 1,468 Delegates won on 8 March: 5States won: 16 Delegates needed to secure nomination: 2,025.DEMOCRATIC DELEGATE RACE BARACK OBAMA: 1,578 Delegates won on 8 March: 7States won: 25 HILLARY CLINTON: 1,468 Delegates won on 8 March: 5States won: 16 Delegates needed to secure nomination: 2,025.
Source: AP at 0015 GMT 9 March Dirty dogfightSource: AP at 0015 GMT 9 March Dirty dogfight
Mr Obama told supporters in Wyoming on Friday that he would end the war in Iraq in 2009 - another issue causing a stir in his camp after another remark by his former foreign policy adviser. Mr Obama told supporters in Wyoming on Friday that he would end the war in Iraq in 2009.
Samantha Power told the BBC earlier this week that the Illinois senator's position that he would withdraw all troops within 16 months was a "best-case scenario" that he would revisit if he became president. But a former adviser told the BBC earlier this week that the Illinois senator's exit date was a "best-case scenario" that he would revisit if he became president.
Campaigning in Mississippi, Mrs Clinton also called for an end to the Iraq involvement.Campaigning in Mississippi, Mrs Clinton also called for an end to the Iraq involvement.
"He [Mr Obama] has attacked me continuously for having no hard exit date, and now we learn he doesn't have one, in fact he doesn't have a plan at all," she said."He [Mr Obama] has attacked me continuously for having no hard exit date, and now we learn he doesn't have one, in fact he doesn't have a plan at all," she said.
Both candidates have reported massive fund-raising totals for February, with Mr Obama bringing in $55m (£28m) and Mrs Clinton $35m (£17m).Both candidates have reported massive fund-raising totals for February, with Mr Obama bringing in $55m (£28m) and Mrs Clinton $35m (£17m).
The close race generated a large turnout at the caucuses Running mates?
Amid the intense rivalry, Mr Obama has played down the possibility he could run as Mrs Clinton's vice-president.
There were large turnouts at the caucuses in Wyoming
"You won't see me as a vice presidential candidate - you know, I'm running for president," he told CBS affiliate KTVQ-TV on Friday.
"We have won twice as many states as Senator Clinton, and have a higher popular vote, and I think we can maintain our delegate count."
Mrs Clinton has previously hinted she would consider sharing the ticket, with Mr Obama as her vice-presidential candidate.
After Tuesday's primary in Mississippi, in which 33 Democratic delegates will be awarded, the next major battle will be the Pennsylvania primary on 22 April, with 158 delegates up for grabs.After Tuesday's primary in Mississippi, in which 33 Democratic delegates will be awarded, the next major battle will be the Pennsylvania primary on 22 April, with 158 delegates up for grabs.
Debate on whether to hold fresh ballots in Florida and Michigan also continues.Debate on whether to hold fresh ballots in Florida and Michigan also continues.
Both states were told their delegates would not be seated at the party's August national convention - meaning they cannot vote on who should be the Democratic presidential candidate - after they breached party rules by holding primary elections before 5 February.Both states were told their delegates would not be seated at the party's August national convention - meaning they cannot vote on who should be the Democratic presidential candidate - after they breached party rules by holding primary elections before 5 February.
Aides to Mrs Clinton have indicated they would be open to new elections being held, saying they believe her prospects would be good.Aides to Mrs Clinton have indicated they would be open to new elections being held, saying they believe her prospects would be good.