Barack Obama did it again, netting 13 delegates to Hillary Clinton’s 12, in the Nevada Caucuses. He also got 45% of the votes, compared to Clinton’s 51%. Poor John Edwards. He came in at 4%. He certainly appears to be done. I hope he pulls out before the South Carolina primary – and hopefully he will endorse Obama.
I was deeply disappointed that 2/3 of Latino voters in Nevada backed Hillary. I guess all those taco eating missions paid off for “La Clintonista.” Wake up Latino voters in California – Hillary is NOT your friend!
Meanwhile, Mitt Romney won in Nevada. Yawn. None of the other GOP candidates gave Nevada a shot. But look who came in second…Ron Paul! He picked up four delegates in the process, while Rudy Giuliani picked up one delegate. Congressman Duncan Hunter also got one delegate. And then he promptly backed out of the race. Does anyone know why he was even in the race to begin with?
And John McCain won in South Carolina. This really puts him in the catbird seat going into the Florida primary. McCain netted 33% of the vote, to Mike Huckabee’s 30%. Fred Thompson came in third at a distant 16%. He, like John Edwards, appears to be done. And Giuliani only got 2% of the vote! Ron Paul got TWICE as many votes!
Giuliani has been banking on a good showing in Florida. But his poor showing up until now may have doomed his candidacy. He may limp into Super Tuesday…and get finished off as Huckabee, Romney and McCain slug it out. I expect at this point that McCain will ultimately be the GOP nominee when the smoke clears.
As for the Democrats, Obama heads to South Carolina with victory in his grasp. It is quite possible that Edwards will pull out this week and pass his baton to Obama. A poor showing by Clinton will put her on her heels as Super Tuesday looms. I think Obama has a great shot at beating her and ultimately becoming the Democratic nominee.
It’s highly unlikely that Edwards will pull out before South Carolina; a state he’s expected to do quite well in, if not win.
Poster 1,
I truly doubt Edwards will do better than third in South Carolina. Obama is on top according to polls. Clinton’s resurgence should net her the second spot. Edwards at three = pulling out before Florida. Bye bye Edwards!
#2, Yeah, and the polls have been doing a stellar job of predicting results. Not.
Poster 3,
It is my understanding that half of the Democratic voters in South Carolina are African Americans. Do the math. This one is Obama’s to lose. And folks are starting to seriously doubt that Edwards is a legitimate candidate. I really think he is done and he ought to pull out.
#4, well saying “It is quite possible that Edwards will pull out this week…” and “he ought to pull out” are two different thing.
#5,
They are indeed. And yet it is likely that they are both true. I do think he will pull out. And I do think he ought to pull out.
The only way Edwards can possibly make a difference at this point is by pulling out and backing Obama. That way we can beat Hillary!
Art,
That’s odd. The LA Times and OC Register are stating that Clinton won Nevada. Last night I heard a sound bite that Clinton won the Popular vote as well.
Can you list your resource?
Obama has 2 years experience in office. Right? If anyone should pull out it is Obama.
I don’t think this is a good time to experiment with a good talker. This country desperately needs a proven leader.
Our country is in crisis.
We are fighting an unwinnable war for magical oil and Gods while watching crotch flashers and car chases as breaking news. We are a country of mass hysteria blindly jumping on every bandwagon that promises the American Dream while we divert our eyes to the traumas that surround us. We are a country of short term goals and it is killing us all.
It is time to hunker down and weigh our choices.
Republicans have a history of making everyone pseudo rich and leaving us without a dime at the end of their term.
Democrats have a history of getting us back on track. Clinton can do the job.
And Art,
This whole race is a game and candidates will spin everything they can to get the people’s vote. Speeches will reflect the latest polls. And polls will change region to region. It is up to us to do the critical thinking as to what will really happen once our chief is at the helm.
Mary, truer words were never said. thank you.
Poster 7,
Clinton did win the popular vote in Nevada. But because of the intricacies of the caucus system, Obama netted one more delegate than she did. Apparently he did better than she did in rural areas, and that put him over the top with regard to delegates accrued.
Go to cnn.com and review their election coverage for more information.
Clinton and her taco munchers seem to really make an impression on the Latino vote, which is sad. It tells me that Latinos aren’t really looking at the issues, or are completely forgetting the fact that Clinton is very polarizing. Remember, the “vast right wing conspiracy”? If she gets in, the Dems will probably lose control of Congress again, and the next sex scandal that will come out (all of this is speculation of course) will involve her lesbian lover. Can you imagine?
I’m sick of Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton. Wake up America… don’t you want change?
Mary, Mary.
“The country desperately needs a proven leader?” Your words, not mine.
What exactly has Hillary accomplished as a US Senator?
Please don’t interject her sleeping in the White House with Bill so she knows how to find her way to the kitchen.
But if you do, than please inform Juice readers about her “health care plan.” If she is so effective in her policy and leadership skills, and her plan was so great, why didn’t it fly?
And lastly. I hope you had a good nights sleep without fear of a terrorist attack. You can thank Republicans for providing public safety for every American as you go about your daily activities.
“thank republicans for public safety”?!
Are you kidding me?
Thanks to this administration 911 occurred. Thanks to this administration more of the world hates us. Thanks to this administration this country is perceived as terrorists to many.
You can’t spin that bull with me buddy.
Mary