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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is searching for a prospective vice president. Selecting and vetting a running mate has proven difficult for Democratic candidates in the past.

A look at the list of possible vice presidential names and how Obama may make his decision.

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Which is still a tie, but it mirrors what happened 10 days ago when Hillary took a brief 1 point lead and then Obama climbed back above 50%.

It was 50/41 last Monday…now it’s 47/44.

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Obama’s support appears to be a bit softer than Clinton’s at this point in time.

Six percent (6%) of Obama voters say there’s a good chance they could change their mind before voting. Only 2% of Clinton supporters say the same.

In the run up to the Pennsylvania primary next week, the headlines have focused on issues such as the Democratic candidates' religious piety and empathy for the working class.

The choreography for what Democratic candidates call the Texas two-step is as easy as it sounds: first you vote, then you caucus.

Sen. John McCain, front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, discussed the leading Democratic candidates' policies on the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Iraq war and the economy during a town hall meeting at Dell Inc. on Friday.

One of the Democratic candidates for president was celebrating two key endorsements Wednesday night. Barack Obama was expected to be resting in Austin.

As Democratic candidates and their supporters court voters, they're also working hard to woo the "superdelegates."