I am not going to take the space here to list all of the states won by the respective candidates; if you want the complete lists, please click here. But what a night. I tried to stay up for as much as I could, but having to be up at 6:20AM, I finally gave up around midnight.The Republicans:
McCain: 9
Romney: 7
Huckabee: 5
As the pundits and news agencies are all reporting, John McCain solidified his lead as the GOP front-runner, to the great dismay of Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh; his projected 615 delegates is roughly twice that of Mitt Romney. I think it's time for Romney to bow out of the race, save his money, drop out of politics, and not be heard from again. I really and truly dislike this man, and I'm glad that his star is fading. A number of times while I was watching election coverage over this past week I saw a clip of Mitt Romney speaking to supporters, putting down John McCain's positions. In the clip he asks (roughly), "Do you want the GOP nominee to be someone who opposes drilling in ANWR?" I yell at the TV every time, "YES!"
But the real surprise last night was former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. He swept all of the southern states, and came amazingly close to winning Missouri, as well. This sets him up with some major leverage, and a good shot at being the VP nominee on the GOP ticket, especially since John McCain lacks a lot of support from southern Republicans (and he can't stand Romney). It's also further evidence that Mitt "The Glove" is done.
For the GOP to have its best chance at keeping the White House, John McCain is the man that they need to nominate. (I would refer everyone to my December 28, 2007, post, "John McCain Looks Tired," where I originally pointed out this fact.) McCain, as the GOP presidential nominee, will draw broad support from Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, and would be the toughest competitor for the Democrats. His Achilles Heal, however, is his continued support for the war in Iraq.
The Democrats:
Obama: 13
Clinton: 8
(New Mexico is still too close to call, but Barack Obama is leading)
Talk about Barack Obama. Wow. Just a few months ago, Super Tuesday was the day when the Democratic race would be over, and Hillary Clinton would be the obvious nominee. Not so. She won New York, Massachusetts, and California, but Obama won the majority of state, and did noticeably better than expected. Delegate-wise, Clinton and Obama split almost directly down the middle. And Barack Obama is slowly chipping away at Hillary Clinton's base of support. Time is on his side, and the more time he spends campaigning, the more voters he is winning over.
There are some who were writing off Barack Obama prior to yesterday's contests. They said that his campaign was sliding downhill, that his moves were out of desperation, and that Clinton's campaign was destroying him. These people are living in a fantasy world. What an insurgence.
The next contests are on Saturday.
4 comments:
Clinton won the bigger states and the ones that matter in a general election. Clinton also took in more votes and more delegates. Obama will not win the nomination.
Obama is a lost cause. Look at where he won and why. He lost in rural areas and only did well in big cities. He's a goner in the next few weeks. He might do well for a week or two but he won't make it. The "surge" is now known to be fakery by unscrupulous pollsters.
Big money now on Obama's side. I wonder why? Pharmaceuticals maybe? Funny how the little guy somehow has all the special interest support all of sudden. Wasn't he supposed to be the guy for change? Ha ha ha ha. This younger generation is definitely the sucker generation. Now take your meds,vaccines,and shut up and go to work.
Dobson endorses Huckleberry! I think it might be too idealistic to believe that he's staying in and taking votes away from hundred year crusader McCain. Something tells me that those two will join up in the end. They're both diehard warmongers.
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