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Super Tuesday, McCain Leads Reps, Dems Undecided

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-sure-have-my-opinions dept.

Following the so called Super Tuesday primary mega bash yesterday, McCain has solidified a strong lead in the primary race over his rival Republicans. Things aren't so clear for the Democrats: while Clinton leads, the race is still too close to call.

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  1. Obama truely the big winner. by arkham6 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    While Clinton won California, New york, new Jersey and Mass, Obama really comes out as the winner here. Why? because not a month ago he was hugely behind, and now he's only narrowly been defeated. Clinton also has won all her states, there is not much left for her. While Obama however has plenty of states left to go where he typically is a winner. If you look at the pledged delegate count, he's tied with her, AFTER she won all those large states.

    Also, in money, Clinton is getting tapped out, while Obama is gaining speed. 35 Million last month? In SMALL party donation? Thats amazing.

    So while they will go on for a few more months.

    1. Re:Obama truely the big winner. by div_2n · · Score: 5, Interesting

      Obama narrowly defeated? Apparently you haven't examined the numbers.

      1) He won the majority of states with 13 to 8 and New Mexico looks like he might win that too.

      2) He won the majority of delegates if only by a slim margin.

      3) He won 40% of the vote in Clinton's home state. He was polling as low as 15% there just a couple of months ago.

      4) He won 8 states with over 60% of the vote (AK, CO, GA, ID, IL, KS, MN, ND). She did that with only one state--Arkansas (not even NY).

      5) He won 3 states with over 70% of the vote (AK, ID, KS). She didn't manage that feat.

      Given these facts, I just don't see how anyone calls this a win for her. I am not convinced you can call this a tie either.