Obama Leads With 53% Of Pledged Delegates
As voters head to the polls on opposite sides of the country, Sen. Barack Obama leads Sen. Hillary Clinton with 52.8 percent of the pledged delegates. Neither candidate can win the nomination without the endorsement of a majority of the super-delegates.
Oregon and Kentucky are a study in contrasts, for more reasons than geography. Kentucky is much more rural (44% versus 23%). Oregon used to be reliably Republican in presidential contests (Oregonians voted for Dewey over Truman); Kentucky used to be reliably Democratic. Both have flip-flopped in recent elections.
But there is one place where the two states are similar: they have had a fondness for third-party candidates. Ross Perot captured 14% of the vote in Kentucky in 1992 and 24% in Oregon. What does this mean for Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee?
See Pledged Democratic Delegate Count and Primary Results v Presidential Elections.
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HILLARY CLINTON IS THE GREATEST CAMPAIGNER IN AMERICAN HISTORY !!!
HILLARY CLINTON CAN BEST WIN IN NOVEMBER:
IT’S ABOUT ELECTABILITY !!!
It’s time for everyone to face the truth. Barack Obama has no real chance of winning the national election in November at this time. His crushing defeat in Pennsylvania, and loss in Indiana and West Virginia makes that fact crystal clear. His best, and only real chance of winning in November is on a ticket with Hillary Clinton as her VP.
Sen. Obama has zero chance of winning against the republican attack machine, and their unlimited money, and resources without Hillary Clinton. Zero chance.
It is absolutely essential that the democrats take back the Whitehouse in November. America, and the American people are in a very desperate condition now. And the whole World has been doing all that they can to help keep us propped up.
Hillary Clinton say’s that the heat, and decisions in the Whitehouse are much tougher than the ones on the campaign trail. But I think Sen. Obama faces a test of whether he has what it takes to be a commander and chief by facing the difficult facts, and the truth before him. And by doing what is best for the American people by dropping out of the race, and offering his whole hearted assistance to Hillary Clinton to help her take back the Whitehouse for the American people, and the World.
Sen. Obama is a great speaker. And I am confident he can explain to the American people the need, and wisdom of such a personal sacrifice for them. It should be clear to everyone by now that Hillary Clinton is fighting her heart out for the American people. She has known for a long time that Sen. Obama can not win this November. You have to remember that the Clinton’s have won the Whitehouse twice before. They know what it takes.
If Sen. Obama fails his test of commander and chief we can only hope that Hillary Clinton can continue her heroic fight for the American people. And that she prevails. She will need all the continual support and help we can give her. She may fight like a superhuman. But she is only human.
Don’t be fooled by the pledged delegate, and math arguments. Neither candidate has the necessary pledged delegates. The entire delegates counts, and votes from Florida, and Michigan are not even being counted. Plus the democratic caucuses, and primarys have been heavily corrupted by fraud, and vote cheating. The only relevant question now is who can best WIN IN NOVEMBER and take back the Whitehouse for the American people. And the answer is HILLARY CLINTON. Everyone knows that now.
Sincerely
Jacksmith… Working Class
p.s. Cynthia Ruccia – I’m with ya baby. All the way. “Clinton Supporters Count Too.”
So with 52% is Sen Obama pulling a Bush and calling for a mandate?!!! Obama may win the nomination but he will not garner my vote.
Let’s say Hillary won the nomination, are you guys sure that she will garner all the votes from Obama’s supporters?
Definitely not. The same principle will apply to both sides. The final winner? You guess.
A reminder: I am not an advocate for either Clinton or Obama.
John Lee – you have a good point.
Hillary is acting so menstral. I would not want someone that dosen’t care if they tear everything up just to get their way. She has had her turn to pick the white house china. Your turn is up pass the ball let someone else play.
Hillary is an uncouth, lying, bully unfit to be president.