Article: 2nd LD Writethru: Obama, McCain prevail in Wisconsin primaries

2nd LD Writethru: Obama, McCain prevail in Wisconsin primaries

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama widened his lead over opponent Hillary Clinton by winning the Wisconsin primary Tuesday.

Meanwhile, John McCain was steps closer to the Republican presidential candidacy after he swept the Wisconsin race.

With 56 percent to 43 percent in 60 percent of precincts counted, Illinois Senator Obama beat New York Senator Clinton in his consecutive ninth victory following Super Tuesday, when a full- scale race for the Democratic presidential nomination took place in 22 states and American Samoa.

"The change we seek is still months and away," Obama told ...

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