2008 Woodie Awards
Primary Update
Clinton makes comeback; McCain clinches nomination
Amy Salisbury
Issue date: 3/11/08 Section: News
Last Tuesday, New York Senator Hillary Clinton, gained major ground in her pursuit of the Democratic nomination with primary wins in Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas. Barack Obama's delegate lead narrowed and his 12 consecutive victories ended unexpectedly, but the Illinois Senator secured a win in Vermont. The evening was equally eventful for Republican candidate John McCain, as he successfully secured his party's nomination.
Clinton claimed her three wins that followed a succession of defeats so powerful that they could alter the delegate race completely. Obama dismissed these allegations, insisting, "We have nearly the same delegate lead as we did this morning and we are on our way to winning this nomination," as reported by MSNBC on Wednesday.
"That may be where this is headed," Clinton shot back, "but of course we have to decide who is on the top of the ticket. I think the people of Ohio very clearly said that it should be me," the former first lady remarked on CBS.
The latest reported delegate count puts Obama in the lead with 1,579, versus Clinton's 1,460, according to CNN calculations. However, a candidate must have 2,025 to win the Democratic nomination.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee decided to discontinue his pursuit of the GOP win Tuesday night. McCain's nomination appeared imminent after securing and bypassing the 1,191 delegates necessary for a formal September nod. The 52-year-old politician accepted defeat gracefully, extending to McCain "not only my congratulations, but my commitment to him and to the party." Huckabee's lone pursuit is "to unite our country so that we can be the best nation we can be," he told supporters in Texas, Tuesday evening.
McCain traveled by invitation to Washington on Wednesday greeted by official campaign backing from President Bush. "I'm very honored and humbled to have the opportunity to receive the endorsement of the President of the United States, a man who I have great admiration, respect, and affection," McCain candidly declared in the Rose Garden of the White House. The McCain campaign has allegedly struggled with the idea of the President's unpopularity with some voters. However, CNN reports that McCain expresses nothing but gratitude for the support.
Clinton claimed her three wins that followed a succession of defeats so powerful that they could alter the delegate race completely. Obama dismissed these allegations, insisting, "We have nearly the same delegate lead as we did this morning and we are on our way to winning this nomination," as reported by MSNBC on Wednesday.
"That may be where this is headed," Clinton shot back, "but of course we have to decide who is on the top of the ticket. I think the people of Ohio very clearly said that it should be me," the former first lady remarked on CBS.
The latest reported delegate count puts Obama in the lead with 1,579, versus Clinton's 1,460, according to CNN calculations. However, a candidate must have 2,025 to win the Democratic nomination.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee decided to discontinue his pursuit of the GOP win Tuesday night. McCain's nomination appeared imminent after securing and bypassing the 1,191 delegates necessary for a formal September nod. The 52-year-old politician accepted defeat gracefully, extending to McCain "not only my congratulations, but my commitment to him and to the party." Huckabee's lone pursuit is "to unite our country so that we can be the best nation we can be," he told supporters in Texas, Tuesday evening.
McCain traveled by invitation to Washington on Wednesday greeted by official campaign backing from President Bush. "I'm very honored and humbled to have the opportunity to receive the endorsement of the President of the United States, a man who I have great admiration, respect, and affection," McCain candidly declared in the Rose Garden of the White House. The McCain campaign has allegedly struggled with the idea of the President's unpopularity with some voters. However, CNN reports that McCain expresses nothing but gratitude for the support.
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posted 3/10/08 @ 11:40 PM PST
I enjoyed your article as it was well written.
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