Obama told a midday crowd, "You have to make a choice in this election."
Obama did not absolutely close the door to a second spot on the ticket, but it was his most pointed signal that he is not interested.
Obama noted that he has won more states, votes and delegates than Clinton so far, and he says he thinks he can win the nomination.
Obama is making several campaign stops in Mississippi, which holds its primary Tuesday.
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