Politics | Hillary Clinton Obama Calls on Both Camps to Simmer Down Final debate before March 4 vote is tonight By Jonas Oransky Posted Feb 26, 2008 5:15 PM CST Copied Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at a rally Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) (Associated Press) Barack Obama said today that both Democratic campaigns should chill out. “It is important for me as well as Sen. Clinton to communicate to our staffs as well that we’re both trying out for quarterback, but we’re on the same team,” said Obama. He noted that the trail has become noticeably "hotter" in recent days, the LA Times reports. Recent incidents, including a Clinton dig about “celestial choirs” and the dissemination of a photo showing Obama in Somali native dress, have agitated both sides. "Certainly I don't think that photograph was circulated to enhance my candidacy," Obama said. He predicted tonight's debate, the final one before the Texas and Ohio primaries, will be "vigorous" but civil. Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Report an error