As expected, Mitt Romney won the Nevada Republican caucuses going away, with 55%. McCain and Paul are battling for second place at 13%. Romney was the only candidate to campaign actively in Nevada, so the result was a foregone conclusion - the only question was the margin.
On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton has scored a decisive victory over Barack Obama, 50% - 45%, with the remainder going to Edwards (who pulled staff out of the state months ago). Obama had received the endorsement of the union which includes most casino workers, and the controversial "at large" caucus sites at the casinos themselves survived a legal challenge, so some thought the Illinois Senator had an edge.
This is an important win for Clinton, as Obama has built a significant lead in next weekend's South Carolina Democratic contest. This ensures Hillary will still have a winning record going into the key Florida primary which follows on January 29th. She holds a dominant lead in Florida polls, but if she had lost two in a row going into that state, the momentum would have all been with Obama.
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Comments (9)
Yep, Romney had to win Neva... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Baggi | January 19, 2008 5:52 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Yep, Romney had to win Nevada or it would have been a crushing defeat for him. Prior to the vote analysts were saying a win of the high end polling at around 33% would be a huge victory for him.
Now that he has exceeded that by about 20%, what word can be used to describe his victory in Nevada? Crushing?
The opposite will be true for Fred Thompson in SC. If he stays in the race after SC and he only wins a distant 3rd or 4th, he's deluding himself and so are Thompson fans.
1. Posted by Baggi | January 19, 2008 5:52 PM |
Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on January 19, 2008 17:52
2. Posted by mantis | January 19, 2008 6:14 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
No delegates in Florida for the Democrats.
2. Posted by mantis | January 19, 2008 6:14 PM |
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Posted on January 19, 2008 18:14
3. Posted by Jim Addison | January 19, 2008 6:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Nevada is a win for Romney, but it's hard to make much of it when no one else competed actively.
Florida has "no" delegates because of the DNC penalty for holding their primary early. Any wagers those delegates are seated at the convention? I'm betting they will be, in both parties. So will the full delegations from Michigan and South Carolina (GOP for SC). The nominees will have entirely different priorities than the National Committees.
3. Posted by Jim Addison | January 19, 2008 6:24 PM |
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Posted on January 19, 2008 18:24
4. Posted by 914 | January 19, 2008 6:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Landslide for Romney, crushing defeat for McCain..
Crushing defeat for Barak.. Edwards get lost.
4. Posted by 914 | January 19, 2008 6:36 PM |
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Posted on January 19, 2008 18:36
5. Posted by nogo war | January 19, 2008 7:05 PM | Score: -4 (4 votes cast)
McCain 5,559
13%
Paul
5,751
13%
Rightfully so wizbang ignores Paul..I know there is support for Thompson..
As much as Republicans want Clinton..Dems want Romney...
song we can all taps our toes to,,,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjy7RAu8TJ4
5. Posted by nogo war | January 19, 2008 7:05 PM |
Score: -4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on January 19, 2008 19:05
6. Posted by nogo war | January 19, 2008 7:12 PM | Score: -3 (3 votes cast)
Mitt has no radio support
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bain_Capital
Rember Clear Channel and those they pay..
No biggie
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/story.aspx?guid=%7Bd3e6f95f-4d36-4cf9-928a-9a8fcb26114b%7D
6. Posted by nogo war | January 19, 2008 7:12 PM |
Score: -3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on January 19, 2008 19:12
7. Posted by marc | January 19, 2008 7:15 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
JA - "Any wagers those delegates are seated at the convention? I'm betting they will be, in both parties. So will the full delegations from Michigan and South Carolina (GOP for SC)
Interesting if that happens. Then the Mi delegates will ALL, but a handfull, be fore Clinton because she was the only one on the ballot there.
Nogo... Paul gets more than the attention he deserves, which ain't much.
7. Posted by marc | January 19, 2008 7:15 PM |
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Posted on January 19, 2008 19:15
8. Posted by HughS | January 19, 2008 7:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hillary loses delegate count in Nevada but wins popular vote?
I can hear the gnashing of teeth.
8. Posted by HughS | January 19, 2008 7:47 PM |
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Posted on January 19, 2008 19:47
9. Posted by Tim O. | January 20, 2008 2:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hillary Clinton is riding on Bill's coattail. Bill will have to call in every favor and Token Black to endorse Hillary. I am a young black male, it is important to me to have a honest president that will keep America straight. Obama is that man! The Clintons believe in censorship, and control. This country needs a leader that won't show weakness, a Commander & Chief is stong, and will not break down and cry under stress.
9. Posted by Tim O. | January 20, 2008 2:29 PM |
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Posted on January 20, 2008 14:29