Jubilant Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has vowed to go all the way to the White House after securing primary election victories in three key states. Triumphing in Ohio, Rhode Island and Texas means her battle with Democratic rival Barack Obama will continue into the spring and possibly the nominating convention this summer.
Speaking to crowds of celebrating supporters in Columbus Ohio as confetti rained down from above, 60-year-old Hillary declared she was determined to stay in the race. "We're going on, we're going strong and we're going all the way," she said.
This week's key victories have proved a huge boost to the former first lady's campaign, interrupting Mr Obama's seemingly unstoppable momentum and his 12 straight wins. Experts say Tuesday's votes were a chance for the Illinois senator to close the deal for the Democratic nomination, and now the historically-charged race has been prised open.
Despite Mrs Clinton's incredible comeback, Mr Obama has pointed out that it is still unlikely she will catch him in elected delegates. According to the Associated Press, Mrs Clinton still trails the 46-year-old senator with 1,391 delegates to his 1,477.
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