US election at-a-glance: 10-16 May

WEEK IN A NUTSHELL

Hillary Clinton's massive win in the West Virginia Democratic primary is overshadowed by John Edwards's endorsement, the next day, of her rival Barack Obama. Mr Obama overtakes Mrs Clinton in super-delegate endorsements. Republican John McCain says he would, if elected, remove most US troops from Iraq by the end of his first term.

KEY QUOTES

"I am more determined than ever to carry on this campaign until everyone has had a chance to make their voices heard... This race isn't over yet."
Hillary Clinton celebrates victory in West Virginia

"I think the great likelihood is that Obama will be the nominee. As soon as I determine when that is, I'll send him a check"
James Carville
Clinton supporter

At-a-glance: 3-9 May

"There is one man who knows and understands that this is a time for bold leadership... there is one man who knows in his heart that it is time to create one America, not two - and that man is Barack Obama"
John Edwards endorses his erstwhile rival

"I think John Edwards is obviously someone who would be on anybody's shortlist."
Barack Obama is asked about potential running-mates

"I'm for Senator Clinton, but I think the great likelihood is that Obama will be the nominee. As soon as I determine when that is, I'll send him a cheque."
Stalwart Clinton supporter James Carville

"By January 2013, America has welcomed home most of the servicemen and women who have sacrificed terribly so that America might be secure in her freedom. The Iraq War has been won."
John McCain looks into his crystal ball

NUMBER NEWS

If the polls are to be believed, next week's contests in Oregon and Kentucky will see the candidates winning one state apiece.

In Oregon, three polls all give Barack Obama a comfortable lead.

SurveyUSA gives him an 11-point lead over Hillary Clinton, PPP gives him a 14-point lead, and the most recent - from Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall - has him ahead of her by 20 points, 55% to 35%.

But in Kentucky, which - like West Virginia - is in the heart of Appalachian region, where Mrs Clinton has enjoyed consistently strong support, the picture is reversed.

Here, Mrs Clinton has a 27-point lead over Mr Obama (according to Research 2000) and according to SurveyUSA, her lead is even greater: 32 points.

WEEKLY PICTURE

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