Clinton Revives Race for the White House

Published by Pamela Gentry on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 7:32 am.

By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Producer

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (Posted March 5, 2008) – Sen. Hillary Clinton bested her top rival Sen. Barack Obama with wins in three of the four state contests.  The New York senator won in Rhode Island, Ohio and Texas.  Obama’s only primary win was in Vermont.

How did she do it?  Clinton was able to secure the White, Latino and senior citizen vote in Texas; in Ohio she won the working class folks concerned about jobs and the economy.  Clinton needed a strong showing to stay viable; winning these two large states does just that.

Obama did well among African- American voters, young folks and the well educated.  But he didn’t win over enough Latino voters in Texas or older voters in Ohio.  Clinton bested him by getting more late deciders in both states.   

Clinton told her supporters in Columbus, Ohio, “For everyone here in Ohio and across America who’s been ever been counted out but refused to be knocked out, for everyone who has stumbled but stood right back up, and for everyone who works hard and never gives up — this one is for you.  You know what they say,” she said. “As Ohio goes, so goes the nation. Well, this nation’s coming back and so is this campaign.”

Obama congratulated Clinton on her victories, but played down her wins, saying they didn’t net her more delegates, and remains ahead in the race for pledged delegates. Obama decided to direct his remarks toward the future Republican challenger, Arizona Sen. John McCain.  McCain secured enough delegates Tuesday to win the Republican nomination.

 “Because John McCain may claim long history of straight talk and independent-thinking, and I respect that.  But in this campaign, he’s fallen in line behind the very same policies that have ill-served America.  He has seen where George Bush has taken our country, and he promises to keep us on the very same course,” Obama said.

Cherri McCormick, an African American from San Antonio, is a tax collector for the city and is still optimistic Obama can win the nomination.  “It’s a pretty close race, but he’s got fresh ideas, he’s smart and intelligent,” she said.  

Now the Obama campaign will have to re-tool and decide how t0 rebound from Tuesday night’s  set backs.  The Clinton camp turned up the heat on the freshman senator and it worked.  That barrage of attacks may have been enough to influence those voters deciding in the last 48 hours.

African-American lawmaker, Rep. Al Green, (D-Tex) told me, “It’s not over yet, he  [Obama] knew it would be close; but at the end of the day he’ll have the same delegate lead.”  Green’s district near Houston delivered for  Obama. 

The Clinton camp feels the momentum turning their way.  While Obama leads the delegate count with an estimated 1,451 delegates and Clinton has an estimated 1365, the nominees will need 2024 to secure the nomination.

One things for sure, the second “Super Tuesday” didn’t deliver an inevitable Democratic nominee.  
 

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Choiced Voter! Said on

What is wrong with everybody? Why are so many people so opinionated about this election? People only want to vote for Obama because he is an African American. I am an African American myself but my mind shouldn’t be set on one person just because he is African American. We do need to show that African Americans can do a good job running the country just as Caucasians but don’t get your mind stuck on that! I think Hilary is doing a great job. She is a great leader and a strong woman. Some people has it set in their mind that she should win because she is a woman. You shouldn’t make decisions about who is going to run our country by race or gender. People, choose the person you think will do a better job running the country not your favorite. Make the right choice!



Black and Proud Said on

This run once again has people of the same party at odds. What we want is the best person for the job. And as far as the Hispanics go they need some help from any one that they can get. Even the ones that should not be here are finding ways to vote. It will only take 4 years to find out if we made a mistake or not.



donella Said on

so whatever to hilary and obama may the best person win but for hilary dont be happy yet its still not over until the day they say obama name then you’ll cry



POET ROBERT KABEMBA Said on

Dear sir,

I know that Mr Obama has the chance to become the first american president. I wish him all the best and good lucky



keke Said on

I wish the both of them luck..but my vote is for obama



Tee Said on

I was initially in support of Hillary Clinton, but then after reading both website regarding the issues, listening to every debate, hearing every campaign speech, and listening to every interview by both candidates, I made an informed decision to vote for Obama. I even made a contribution to his campaign. In the midst of all of this, I still like Hillary, until she started becoming a big hypocrit. When she started making attacks on Obama, I made several comments in this blog that “it’s politics folks” and that Obama should start playing the game. Well, he did – regarding NAFTA and Hillary voting for the war in Iraq. She was furious and like a child had a tantrum – “Shame on you Barack Obama..shame on you!” Hillary can dish it out, but can’t take it – Which is NOT THE CHARACTERISTIC A LEADER TO LEAD THIS COUNTRY AND UNITE WITH OTHER COUNTRIES. If Obama does not win the nomination, I will not vote for her or McCain. I will not support her just becasue she is the lesser of two evils. I do not think she can win against McCain or that she can bring about change in this country. There are many in the senate who do not like her and many dems have said if she wins the nomination, they will vote for McCain. Also, did no one notice her neglect of her supporters and the voters in during the Potomac Primaries? She ignored the states because she knew Obama would win. That is not how you are suppose to response to the citizens of a country you want to be President of. Obama, despite many talks of states he would loose, still campaigned and spoke to supporters and undecided voters despite the odds. Hillary is all about Hillary. Her actions during this election is terrible and I will never cast a vote for her.



Yes We can Said on

I am beginning to feel as a Bostonian, how we all felt when watching the Super Bowl. (Pat’s -vs- Giants.) Sad, sad, sad……Yet life goes on!

As a Baby Boomer, I’m desperately trying to believe that our system, our country, can be re-stored. I would like to believe that once again, we the people, can have faith in this political process. Hoping that our efforts put forth, will reep what we sow!

In other words: Bush was never elected into office, we all know the dirty politics that where perfomed/that gave the highest ranking position in office/ belong to someone who didn’t earn it rightfully. So many people lost hope in the system. I too! Yet, I’m doing everything possible this time around to make a difference, standing for change, and praying that we the people can turn things around for the betterment of this country, and democracy.

I’m fired up, made a donation for Barak Obama. I have made phone calls, have a blog on his Obama.com website, joining groups, making friends, and vounteering to the best of my ability/ while working full time, and another part time position to pay my bills. I’m a single parent, and I just want a chance to make a difference for change.

A CHANGE IS GONNA COME! YES WE CAN, I KNOW WE CAN!

Let’s continue to keep up the support, and do all we can as a unit, team, and supporters of this cause.

Sincerely yours,
Jill E. Dymond
E. Boston, Ma.



Lady W Said on

The bottom line, white america is not ready for a black man. He is just as qualified as Hilliary, certainly just as qualified as Bush. Hilliary thinks just because Bill was President that gives her “rights” to the Presidential throne.

She has shown just how treacherous she is and I believe more so than Bill. I’m not denying she isn’t a smart woman, she would not have gotten as far as she has, but there is definitely a hidden agenda.

I hope Obama wins…more importantly, I hope he doesn’t stoop to her level of underhandedness..and I surely hope he stays well aware of those around him (never know when someone amongst him is “in” with Hilliary). She want to talk about scandal, what about the Vince Foster matter and others…

As they say, it ain’t over, til it’s over.



EducatedMan4U Said on

I am a strong Obama supporter!!! I believe America is ready for CHANGE because of the b.s. that we’ve been dealing with for the past eight years. Not only will Barack make a phenomenal PRESIDENT but he will definitely restructure the American name!!!
!!!2008 PRESIDENT, BARACK OBAMA!!!



blackt Said on

So, the barrage of attacks and negative campaigning worked. I think it is time Obama’s camp step it up a notch. And to Choiced Voter- Senator Obama is the “right Choice” He is what this country needs right now and it has nothing to do with his ethnicity.

Question- Do you all think that when Farrakhan, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton jumped on the band wagon it became a Black and White thing? Do you think it hurt Obama?



Monique Said on

Clinton can not win even if she wins the remaining states….not enough delegates for her. I can’t wait until Obama is on that ticket so we can get going with the REAL ELECTION!!!!



dorothy Said on

GOD BLESS you MRS CLINTON. i pray that you get a chance to work for our country,as being a woman because it don’t matter man or woman, black or white,as long as you are doing the right thing and thats being honest in keeping your word. with GOD all things are possible,so put GOD first.so i say to you BLESSING ON YOU MR.& MRS CLINTON.



blackt Said on

Yes Dorothy, With God all things are possible, but Hillary has brought the devil into her campaigning tactics.



dorothy Said on

if so blackt god will take care of that too. remember he is the first and the last of every thing.love you



Beverly Sims - Chitown Said on

I posted a very important comment, why is it not posted



Shawn Said on

Brenda…Yes the blog is supports Obama. I sent several supporting Hillary Clinton and they never were posted. I mean I know this is BET but come one people. Shouldn’t Blacks be allowed to vote for someone based on what they feel instead of what color the person is?



tony Said on

This blog is to inform you that Ohio is strickly a Republican state.



David Yeboah Said on

Hillary I greatly wishes you the best in the election.



Worshipper Said on

I have a question people. Let me see how can I word this. Now all my life, as a women we are to be treated “Like A Lady” with respect, etc. Now one thing that caught my attention with Hillary when she made a statement in a debate” Why are they targeting her first with all the questions. Why was she pouting about something as minor as that? Ain’t it Ladies First,I thought? You were giving the opportunity to make your statements first in the debate, being that you’re a woman, out of respect. A strong woman at that, and that was an issue with Hillary? I want to feel secure that one can lead this country to change America. I guess maybe she would have been pouting if Obama always had first shot questions and answer.
I will feel secure with the Lord Almighty and Obama. They will make great team in leading America where God want to be. Go Obama! Go



Iris S Said on

WHERE IS MY COMMENT ON THE ABOVE TOPIC????????