Obama agrees to NC Democratic debate
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has agreed to an April 19 debate in North Carolina.
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Debate host CBS News said Thursday it was awaiting word on whether Obama rival Hillary Rodham Clinton would participate. North Carolina's primary is May 6, with 115 delegates up for grabs.
Both candidates plan to debate in Philadelphia next month before Pennsylvania's primary. ABC News will host the debate on a date still to be determined. Pennsylvania voters go to the polls April 22 for the primary, a contest with 158 delegates at stake.
The contenders have debated 20 times during the presidential campaign.
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