In the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have held their last debate before next week's crucial primaries in Texas and Ohio.
Opinion polls show the gap between the two closing in Ohio while the candidates are in a dead heat in Texas.
Last night the 20th Democratic presidential candidate debate was held in Cleveland, Ohio.
The debate did not feature the contentious tone both candidates have struck on the campaign trail.
Both argued over their healthcare plans at length.
The NAFTA trade deal, negotiated by the Clinton Administration and blamed for the loss of many manufacturing jobs in states like Ohio, was also raised, with both candidates pledging to re-negotiate it and to reserve the option of pulling out of the treaty.
Ohio and Texas are seen as must-win states for Senator Clinton if she is to remain a contender for the Democratic nomination.
In Ohio, Senator Clinton retains a single-digit lead over Senator Obama.
Yesterday, Barack Obama picked up the endorsement of former candidate Senator Chris Dodd.
