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Showing entries for Category: Democratic-Primary

Clinton Wins Puerto Rico

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June 1, 2:49 PM

by Jay McDonough, Progressive Politics Examiner

As expected, Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico Democratic presidential primary today. With 57% of the precincts reporting, Clinton has a 36% margin over Barack Obama (68-32%).

Puerto Rico's total delegate count is 55, of which Mrs. Clinton will win a large share. Congratulations to Senator Clinton.
Topics: Clinton , Democratic Primary , Puerto Rico

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No Obama Victory Announcement After All

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May 19, 8:54 AM

Displaying some sensitivity and respect for Hillary Clinton's candidacy, Barack Obama's appearance in Iowa Tuesday night will not be a "victory" speech as previously reported. From Politico: Concerned about appearing presumptuous... Read More
Topics: Obama , Democratic Primary , Iowa

West Virginia

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May 14, 8:10 AM

So, the West Virginia Democratic primary was last night. Anyone hear what happened? Just kidding. Barack Obama got hammered. Hillary Clinton won, as expected, by a 2 to 1 margin. Just a couple thoughts: Nothing's changed. ... Read More
Topics: Clinton , Obama , Democratic Primary

Tick, Tick, Tick

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May 9, 1:12 PM

That's the sound of the clock running out on Senator Hillary Clinton's quixotic campaign for the Democratic Party nomination. ABC News is reporting today that Barack Obama, for the first time, has surpassed Senator Clinton in pledged superdelegates;... Read More
Topics: Clinton , Democratic Primary , Superdelegates

Results Matter

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May 9, 1:08 PM

While campaigning in West Virginia, ex-President Bill Clinton once again became unhinged when a heckler in the audience contested his claim Hillary Clinton had improved health care during his presidency. I won't comment on the Bill... Read More
Topics: Clinton , Democratic Primary , Health care