2008 Presidential Race

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On the Democratic side:
Obama has a huge win in South Carolina, 55-27-18. This win will have a big affect on the race. Obama not only one won 4 out of every 5 African-Americans in the state, he won every age group.

The other big story was the turnout. In a very Red state, 530k voted in the Democratic primary and 446k in the Republican primary.

Caroline Kennedy has endorsed Obama, calling him “A President Like My Father”.

Again I wonder how will Florida affect Obama’s momentum? Hillary clearly thinks that she will win there, and hopefully by a significant margin, which would indeed counter in some ways Obama’s SC win.

On the Republican side:
Not much new here, the rhetoric between McCain and Romney in Florida continues.

Crist, the governor of Florida, has endorsed McCain (a severe disappointment for Giuliani).

Comments

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It could very well be, especially as Obama picks up more endorsements (big one today, which I will post about later), but I expect that with Florida likely to go for Hillary, and then Hillary likely to win in some of the bigger states on Super Tuesday, we are in for a see-saw ride for some time still to come.

I had seen about Jeb Bush, and that would definitely be a big get for Romney, especially if it happens before the primary tomorrow. I hadn't seen about Cheney, but find that interesting. I wonder if more of the current establishment will line up with Romney if he wins Florida.