Clinton Wins Puerto Rican Primary

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(June 1, 2008)—Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton chalked up a convincing, but largely symbolic win Sunday in Puerto Rico’s Democratic primary.

Early returns showed the former first lady with a solid lead over rival Barack Obama.

A pre-election poll suggested she could wind up with nearly two-thirds of the vote, but even in defeat, Obama was on track to gain at least 14 delegates, bringing him within 50 of the 2,118 needed for the nomination.

Aides to the 46-year-old Illinois senator are predicting he will clinch the long-sought prize within days.

Montana and South Dakota hold primaries on Tuesday, which are the last elections of the primary campaign season.

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Posted by: chichi Location: copperas cove, tx on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Sorry...but I usually go with my intuition...gut reaction...and Obama makes my skin crawl.

Posted by: chichi Location: copperas cove, tx on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:43 AM
I'm not really for Hilary Clinton or John McCain...but I'm sure against Barack Obama. They all campaign by saying what they think the American public wants to hear...but none actually follow through. Obama is pure poison to Americans and the American way. How anyone could vote for that sleaze ball is beyond me. Snake in the grass is what he is.

Posted by: concerned on Jun 3, 2008 at 10:37 AM
If you vote for Obama, you are voting for the final blow of destruction of the U.S.A.

Posted by: Dee Location: TX on Jun 3, 2008 at 09:48 AM
To citizen: Amen.

Posted by: citizen Location: texas on Jun 3, 2008 at 08:59 AM
hillary or mccain, barack hussein obama seems to get more evil by the day. if he is not the antichrist he is sure close to it. he looks like he`s about to burst, holding in all that hatred and anti american beliefs.

Posted by: Julie Location: Austin on Jun 3, 2008 at 04:21 AM
If you notice, before Jermemiah Wright came out with his hateful speeches, Obama was doing rather well, after that, Hillary took over most all the states left. That ought to tell you something. We found out what Obama is all about. You can't stay somewhere 20 yrs and tell me you don't agree with the beliefs of that pastor and knew nothing about what is going on. And if you were that loyal to Rev Wright, it is even worse to cut and run now that it benefits Obama. That is what he is going to do people with our military "cut and run" and we will be left vulnerable. I also would rather have Hillary than Obama.

Posted by: Dee Location: TX on Jun 3, 2008 at 01:46 AM
I would rather see Hillary in the White House myself other than Obama or McCain. I regretfully have to agree that Obama will will finish the destruction of the US that the Republicans started 8 years ago. Obama orates like Ronald Reagan, but acts like Jimmy Carter. I am not going through that again. Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands are US possessions (territories) and as far back as I can remember they have always participated in the party nomination process. If memory serves me correctly, they also have lobbyists in Congress.

Posted by: disgusted Location: waco, texas on Jun 2, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Who in their right mind wants a person that doesn't recognise the American flag or our National Anthem? Obama is a Muslum and they want to get to the United States from the insdie. Waht better way than to put that man in office? The clintons returned the things they were supposed to ahve taken with them if you will do some checking. Get McCain in there and it's 4 more years of George Bush. How much further does the so called Government have to go before everyone wakes up.

Posted by: Patriot Location: Tx on Jun 2, 2008 at 01:25 PM
I'm a republican and would rather see Billary back in the white house than Barack Hussein Obama! He's the demise of this country!

Posted by: rick Location: waco on Jun 2, 2008 at 01:15 PM
hillary is a thief, did they not steal things out of airforce one and the white house before they left office the last time. also why spend millions trying to get in office when you can't make millions when your there. if you vote democrat you are wasting your vote

Posted by: citizen Location: texas on Jun 2, 2008 at 09:39 AM
hillary or mcain, please say no to barack hussein obama.

Posted by: William Location: Salado on Jun 2, 2008 at 02:10 AM
To Lucky and Go Hillary; I don't support any Democrat, and fought right next to many from Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islanders while I was in the service. I also fought so that you can have free speech, and if they want the privileges of voting at any level of legislature then they need to consider becoming a state.

Posted by: Go Hillary Location: TX on Jun 1, 2008 at 09:02 PM
Spoken like a true Obama supporter.

Posted by: Cliqueit Location: Killeen on Jun 1, 2008 at 08:52 PM
William, I agree 100%. Puerto Rico should not have the right to vote neither in the primary nor the election. PR is not a state nor do they pay taxes, however they get benefits. -.-

Posted by: Lucky for You Location: TX on Jun 1, 2008 at 08:38 PM
...........William. Many from Puerto Rico are fighting with the United States military in Iraq and Afganistan to defend your right to be an idiot.

Posted by: William Location: Salado on Jun 1, 2008 at 05:37 PM
This so wrong in many senses, Porto Rico is not a state, they can’t vote in the Presidential Elections but they can vote in the Primaries. They should not have the right to be part of this process at all, if they want to be a part of the United States then they need to become a state, if you are not a part of the 50 known states then you can’t vote, and have no say in the electoral process and cannot have any say in the laws that govern this great nation. Either become a state, or just sit back and live off of my taxes since they don’t pay those either.

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