The Obama administration says it is not closing the door to eventual dialogue with Iran on such issues as its support of terrorism and nuclear program.
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Dean has not given up his stand and has returned to the core of his campaign, trekking door-to-door seeking support.
An agreement among the four senators could help overcome that opposition by opening the door to support from other conservative Republicans besides Coburn.
Mr Milinkevic, however, after his patient, often obstructed door-to-door campaigning, reckons that 25% support the president, 25% the opposition, with half the votes up for grabs.