US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her rival, Barack Obama, take their battle to the Midwestern state of Ohio on Saturday after the New York senator denied she was contemplating defeat for her White House bid.
Reeling from Obama’s 11 straight wins in nominating contests, Senator Clinton rejected the perception that her performance Thursday in a high-stakes debate in Austin, Texas, had a valedictory tone. “This is going to be a spirited election between now and March 4,” Clinton told supporters at a rally in Dallas, Texas, Friday. “I am thrilled at the depth and breadth of support I have across the state,” she said, knowing that Texas, along with Ohio, makes up a pair of must-win contests for her.
But in the debate the night before, the generous tribute she paid to her rival was seen by some commentators as an admission that her quest to be the first woman president could fall short. “You know, no matter what happens in this contest - and I am honoured, I am honored to be here with Barack Obama. I am absolutely honored,” she said, and reached out to shake his hand.
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