Senator Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is resurrected after victories in Ohio and Texas.

Clinton's victories mark the third time this year she has dodged a potential knockout blow from her rival Barack Obama, who still leads in the delegate count.

After 12 straight losses in the Democratic race for the White House, it was Hillary Clinton's night to celebrate, having won three out of four primary contests including big states Texas and Ohio.

Senator Hillary Clinton, saying:

"For everyone here in Ohio and across America who has been counted out but refused to be knocked out, and for everyone whop has stumbled but stood right back up -- for everyone who is working hard and never gives up, this one is for you."

Clinton's victories mark the third time this year she has dodged a potential knockout blow from her rival Barack Obama, who still leads in the delegate count. She won in New Hampshire after a loss in Iowa, and split the Super Tuesday contests - taking New York and California after a blowout defeat in South Carolina.

Thomas Whalen of Boston University

Thomas Whalen of Boston University, saying:

"I think the American electorate loves to see that kind of gritty, feisty politicians who can take the slings and arrows of the political scene and come out stronger than ever and I think she has shown that quality."

In fact, Clinton has drawn attention to those slings and arrows in the campaign. There was her husband President Bill Clinton's liaison with intern Monica Lewinsky while in office, ending in a vote for his impeachment.. and her failed attempt on health care reform during his first term.

Thomas Whalen of Boston University, saying:

"Given what we know about her life story , given what she endured firing the Monica Lewinsky scandal in the late 1990s and given the near crackup of her campaign prior to new Hampshire, she always seems to pick herself yup and dust herself off and is ready for the next day."

Whalen said resiliency is important for the presidency because chances are anyone elected to office will only ever have the backing of part of the country at any given time.

 Thomas Whalen of Boston University, saying:

"I think it is essential, You need to realize there that only about 50 percent of the American electorate goes out to vote. So the people who are actually elect you to the presidency you are talking about only 25 percent of the electorate is really behind you. So, you have about 75 percent of the electorate is either lukewarm, or opposed to you so you had better have mettle."

Whalen also noted that voters look at temperament, generally viewed as a strong suit for Barack Obama.

Which has led to much talk in Democratic circles of a dream team.

 Thomas Whalen of Boston University, saying:

"I think what is going on is that have the Democratic ticket in November, what we have not decided on is who is going to be the number one person on the top of the ticket. I think it would be foolish for either of them to ditch the other, they need each other."

The Democratic presidential duel now moves to contests in Wyoming and Mississippi, with the next major showdown in Pennsylvania on April 22.

Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters