Ron Paul Still Around

In this article, it talks about Ron Paul still gaining votes in primaries and mentions two interesting points: will he support McCain or will he run as an Independent?

Two quotations: “I’ll be very cautious about what I do,” he said, noting his effort to encourage his supporters to get involved with their local Republican committee. “If I just endorse somebody from another party and walk away, that probably wouldn’t go over too well.”

And, "But while keeping to the same mantra — “I have no plan, no intention to do so” — Paul is also not completely slamming the door shut on a third-party run. And, perhaps more worrisome for Republicans should they have a tight race with the eventual Democratic nominee, he’s also not ruling out supporting a third-party candidate."

Didn't want to make it seem like the Democrats had the only intriguing campaign.

Clinton, McCain Wins PA.

Fox News has projected that Hillary Clinton will win the Pennsylvania primary. Of course, if this was fair, a win is a win is a win, but it is not. The question will be the margin and at this point, looking at the exits, it does not look like the double digit win Clinton was hoping for and needs.

CNN also projects that John McCain will win the Pennsylvania Republican primary. It will be interesting to see the vote totals for Huckabee and Paul.

Obama Sweeps; Huckabee Keeps it Strong

The results are coming in and Obama has swept through the Washington, and the Nebraska caucuses with large wins as well as a win in the Louisiana primary. Mike Huckabee, the only significant challenger to McCain won Kansas and is giving McCain a run for his money in Washington and Louisiana, leaving McCain on a tough road with conservatives.

Delegate allocation is still being tabulated, but as of now, Clinton has 1,100 delegates, while Obama has 1,039 delegates according to CNN. They are both far short from the 2,025 delegates needed to be nominated. It is going to be a long road for the Democrats to the convention, where we could possibly face a brokered convention. This Tuesday is the Potomac primaries when Virginia, Maryland and the District of Colombia will hold their contests. Obama is expected to sweep them all and recent polling (VA, MD) can vouch for that. Maine holds its caucus Sunday. While Obama has won every caucus with the exception of Nevada, Clinton is expected to do well there and possibly win it. February is not going to be a good month for Clinton.

John McCain is the presumptive frontrunner after the exit of fomer Governor Mitt Romney, but Mike Huckabee, who received the endorsement from James Dobson, challenging McCain in today's contests. The math is awful for Huckabee, but he could put himself in a favorable position for VP if he continues to rack up the delegates. As of today, the count stands as 714 for McCain, 286 for Romney, 217 for Huckabee and 16 for Paul. Recent polling showed McCain doing very well in Virginia and Maryland. As a side note, it is clear Ron Paul does not have a chance at this nomination, so when will he drop out and announce a possible third party run?

Washington Caucus Results

DEMOCRATIC Caucus

Precincts reporting: 99%

Barack Obama: 68% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 31%

REPUBLICAN Caucus

Precincts reporting: 87%

John McCain: 26%
Mike Huckabee: 24%
Ron Paul: 21%
Mitt Romney: 16%

NOTE: Both the Republicans and Democrats will hold a primary on February 19. It will be interesting to note turnout and results.

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Louisiana Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 99%

Barack Obama: 57% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 36%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 99%

Mike Huckabee: 44% (WINNER)
John McCain: 42%
Mitt Romney: 6%
Ron Paul: 5%

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Kansas Caucus Results (Republicans)

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 100%

Mike Huckabee: 60% (WINNER)
John McCain: 24%
Ron Paul: 11%
Mitt Romney: 3%

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California Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 96%

Hillary Clinton: 52% (WINNER)
Barack Obama: 42%
John Edwards: 4%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 96%

John McCain: 42% (WINNER)
Mitt Romney: 34%
Mike Huckabee: 12%
Rudy Giuliani: 5%
Ron Paul: 4%

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Alaska Caucus Results

DEMOCRATIC Caucus

Precincts reporting: 60%

Barack Obama: 73%
Hillary Clinton: 27%

REPUBLICAN Caucus

Precincts reporting: 0%

John McCain:
Mitt Romney:
Mike Huckabee:
Ron Paul:

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Missouri Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 100%

Barack Obama: 49% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 49%
John Edwards: 2%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 100%

Mike Huckabee: 33% (WINNER)
John McCain: 32%
Mitt Romney: 29%
Ron Paul: 4%

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Arizona Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 67%

Hillary Clinton: 51% (WINNER)
Barack Obama: 41%
John Edwards: 6%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 67%

John McCain: 47% (WINNER)
Mitt Romney: 34%
Mike Huckabee: 9%
Ron Paul: 5%

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Arkansas Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 75%

Hillary Clinton: 72% (WINNER)
Barack Obama: 24%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 75%

Mike Huckabee: 62% (WINNER)
John McCain: 20%
Mitt Romney: 13%
Ron Paul: 5%

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Montana Primary Results (Republicans)

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 100%

Mitt Romney: 38%
Ron Paul: 25%
John McCain: 22%
Mike Huckabee: 15%

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Colorado Caucus Results

DEMOCRATIC Caucus

Precincts reporting: 97%

Barack Obama: 66% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 32%

REPUBLICAN Caucus

Precincts reporting: 66%

Mitt Romney: 60% (WINNER)
John McCain: 19%
Mike Huckabee: 13%
Ron Paul: 8%

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Alabama Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 99%

Barack Obama: 56% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 42%


REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 99%

Mike Huckabee: 41% (WINNER)
John McCain: 37%
Mitt Romney: 18%
Ron Paul: 3%

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Connecticut Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 96%

Barack Obama: 51% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 47%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 96%

John McCain: 52% (WINNER)
Mitt Romney: 33%
Mike Huckabee: 7%
Ron Paul: 4%

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North Dakota Caucus Results (Democrats)

DEMOCRATIC Caucus

Precincts reporting: 100%

Barack Obama: 61% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 37%

Republicnas Caucus

Precincts reporting: 100%

Mitt Romney: 36%
John McCain: 23%
Ron Paul: 21%
Mike Huckabee: 20%

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Oklahoma Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 100%

Hillary Clinton: 55% (WINNER)
Barack Obama: 31%
John Edwards: 10%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 100%

John McCain: 37% (WINNER)
Mike Huckabee: 33%
Mitt Romney: 25%
Ron Paul: 3%

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Massachusetts Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 95%

Hillary Clinton: 56% (WINNER)
Barack Obama: 41%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 95%

Mitt Romney: 51% (WINNER)
John McCain: 41%
Mike Huckabee: 4%
Ron Paul: 3%

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Illinois Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 93%

Barack Obama: 65% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 33%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 93%

John McCain: 48% (WINNER)
Mitt Romney: 28%
Mike Huckabee: 17%
Ron Paul: 5%

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Georgia Primary Results

DEMOCRATIC Primary

Precincts reporting: 95%

Barack Obama: 66% (WINNER)
Hillary Clinton: 32%
John Edwards: 2%

REPUBLICAN Primary

Precincts reporting: 95%

Mike Huckabee: 34% (WINNER)
John McCain: 32%
Mitt Romney: 30%
Ron Paul: 3%

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