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Sen. Barack Obama campaigns in Seattle

Sen. Barack, Obama, (D-IL), battling Clinton for the Democratic nomination, and Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire (R) wave to the crowd at a "Stand for a Change" rally at Seattle's Key Arena on February 8, 2008. Gregoire announced her endorsement for Obama at the rally. (UPI Photo/Jim Bryant)

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