Barack thanks supporters
(bottom) while Hillary is celebrating her victory.
By Lincoln Archer
February 06, 2008
Long story short: Clinton and Obama neck-and-neck, John McCain on top
And at day's end, still no clear winner
HILLARY Clinton and John McCain have taken huge steps towards becoming their party's White House candidates on the biggest day of the US presidential election campaign so far.
While Barack Obama has won more of the two dozen states choosing their presidential candidate on what is known as Super Tuesday, senator Clinton took out those states that matter most - New York and California - and also had strong wins in other key states such as Massachusetts, according to US media projections. (Scroll down for a full list.)
"Together, we're going to take back America," she said even before the California result was projected, calling it "America's night".
But senator Obama was also projected to win the Democratic contests in some crucial states, including Georgia, his home state Illinois, Connecticut and Alabama.
Exit polls showed growing support among white male voters and strong backing continuing among African Americans and richer voters for senator Obama. Senator Clinton received most support from women, Hispanic and lower income earners.
"Our time has come. Our movement is real, and change is coming to America," senator Obama told his supporters earlier.
Senator Clinton had been expected to struggle in Massachusetts, a heartland for the Democratic party, after influential senator Ted Kennedy had endorsed senator Obama as the heir to the legacy of his brother, John F. Kennedy.
"This is a strong victory and shows that Hillary Clinton has strength in places where Barack Obama was expected to win," the Clinton campaign has said, calling the result "one of the biggest surprises of the night".
The results suggest a state-by-state streetfight ahead to determine the eventual Democratic nominee.
McCain vs Romney
On the Republican side, senator McCain has strengthened his frontrunner status with projected wins in nine states, including crucial victories in California, New York , Illinois and New Jersey.
Mitt Romney has won Massachusetts, where he was the governor before this campaign, Utah which has a strong Mormon population, and four other states. Despite his poor showing, Mr Romney has said he will fight on.
Mike Huckabee had the first win of the day earlier when he carried West Virginia, then won four more contests including Georgia and Arkansas, where was previously governor. Mr Huckabee has said Mr Romney is running third in a two-man race.
But while the candidates continue to fight, if it was up to NEWS.com.au readers, Al Gore would be president.
Blogocracy: LIVE COVERAGE: Who won what and why Help: Dummies guide to the US presidential voting system The goss: All you need to know about the main candidates
The primaries held today offer candidates delegates who will vote for them at each party's national convention later in the year. The more populous the state, the more delegates it has.
A Democratic candidate needs 2025 delegates to win the nomination while a Republican needs 1191 delegates. About half the Democratic and Republican delegates were up for grabs in the 24 states voting today.
An Associated Press tally of delegate numbers has senator Clinton on 725 and senator Obama on 625. Senator McCain has 522, Mr Romney has 223 and Mr Huckabee has 145.
No winner
Neither senator Obama nor senator Clinton were able to land a knockout blow today, the biggest Super Tuesday in history. With so many states in play, it had been dubbed "Super Duper Tuesday" in the US.
"This is not going to be decided tonight," Democratic chairman Howard Dean told MSNBC early on.
Senator Obama had the momentum heading into the voting after winning the South Carolina primary late last month, the first time the Democratic candidates had been tested in the south.
"The fact that we've made so much progress I think indicates that we've got the right message," senator Obama said on US television before any of the polls had closed.
Senator McCain had been looking to kill off Mr Romney's challenge today and with Mr Huckabee's help may have succeeded. Despite objections from some Republicans that he is not conservative enough, he insisted he was the best man for the nomination.
"I defeat (Hillary) Clinton and (Barack) Obama in a general election match-up," he said in Arizona. "I have the ability to attract independents."
- with AFP, Reuters
(bottom) while Hillary is celebrating her victory.By Lincoln Archer
February 06, 2008
Long story short: Clinton and Obama neck-and-neck, John McCain on top
And at day's end, still no clear winner
HILLARY Clinton and John McCain have taken huge steps towards becoming their party's White House candidates on the biggest day of the US presidential election campaign so far.
While Barack Obama has won more of the two dozen states choosing their presidential candidate on what is known as Super Tuesday, senator Clinton took out those states that matter most - New York and California - and also had strong wins in other key states such as Massachusetts, according to US media projections. (Scroll down for a full list.)
"Together, we're going to take back America," she said even before the California result was projected, calling it "America's night".
But senator Obama was also projected to win the Democratic contests in some crucial states, including Georgia, his home state Illinois, Connecticut and Alabama.
Exit polls showed growing support among white male voters and strong backing continuing among African Americans and richer voters for senator Obama. Senator Clinton received most support from women, Hispanic and lower income earners.
"Our time has come. Our movement is real, and change is coming to America," senator Obama told his supporters earlier.
Senator Clinton had been expected to struggle in Massachusetts, a heartland for the Democratic party, after influential senator Ted Kennedy had endorsed senator Obama as the heir to the legacy of his brother, John F. Kennedy.
"This is a strong victory and shows that Hillary Clinton has strength in places where Barack Obama was expected to win," the Clinton campaign has said, calling the result "one of the biggest surprises of the night".
The results suggest a state-by-state streetfight ahead to determine the eventual Democratic nominee.
McCain vs Romney
On the Republican side, senator McCain has strengthened his frontrunner status with projected wins in nine states, including crucial victories in California, New York , Illinois and New Jersey.
Mitt Romney has won Massachusetts, where he was the governor before this campaign, Utah which has a strong Mormon population, and four other states. Despite his poor showing, Mr Romney has said he will fight on.
Mike Huckabee had the first win of the day earlier when he carried West Virginia, then won four more contests including Georgia and Arkansas, where was previously governor. Mr Huckabee has said Mr Romney is running third in a two-man race.
But while the candidates continue to fight, if it was up to NEWS.com.au readers, Al Gore would be president.
Blogocracy: LIVE COVERAGE: Who won what and why Help: Dummies guide to the US presidential voting system The goss: All you need to know about the main candidates
The primaries held today offer candidates delegates who will vote for them at each party's national convention later in the year. The more populous the state, the more delegates it has.
A Democratic candidate needs 2025 delegates to win the nomination while a Republican needs 1191 delegates. About half the Democratic and Republican delegates were up for grabs in the 24 states voting today.
An Associated Press tally of delegate numbers has senator Clinton on 725 and senator Obama on 625. Senator McCain has 522, Mr Romney has 223 and Mr Huckabee has 145.
No winner
Neither senator Obama nor senator Clinton were able to land a knockout blow today, the biggest Super Tuesday in history. With so many states in play, it had been dubbed "Super Duper Tuesday" in the US.
"This is not going to be decided tonight," Democratic chairman Howard Dean told MSNBC early on.
Senator Obama had the momentum heading into the voting after winning the South Carolina primary late last month, the first time the Democratic candidates had been tested in the south.
"The fact that we've made so much progress I think indicates that we've got the right message," senator Obama said on US television before any of the polls had closed.
Senator McCain had been looking to kill off Mr Romney's challenge today and with Mr Huckabee's help may have succeeded. Despite objections from some Republicans that he is not conservative enough, he insisted he was the best man for the nomination.
"I defeat (Hillary) Clinton and (Barack) Obama in a general election match-up," he said in Arizona. "I have the ability to attract independents."
- with AFP, Reuters
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