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OBAMA makes his way to NEW ORLEANS!

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KYONNE GIBSON

In the run-up to Louisiana's presidential primary Saturday, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is expected to make a campaign trail through New Orleans on Thursday. Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton are still battling it out for the nomination, Louisiana's primary - along with a dozen other states in the next three weeks. Obama last week launched a statewide ad blitz in the Louisiana, a state Clinton appears to have all-but conceded. While she has raised more money in Louisiana than all other candidates, including Republicans, she has little campaign organization to speak of.

Obama has shown unexpected strength in the South. He won the South Carolina primary by a wide margin and also prevailed in Georgia and Alabama in primaries yesterday. This morning, two dozen Democrats are expected to endorse Obama at the state capitol. Obama is scheduled to host a community event Thursday at 9:45 a.m. at Tulane University's Fogelman Arena, at Freret Street and McAlister Drive.

The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are strongly encouraged. To RSVP, visit http://la.barackobama.com/neworleans. Admission is based on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 7:45 a.m.

For security reasons, no bags will be permitted and attendees should limit personal belongings. No signs or banners are permitted.

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