Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Clinton Braces For Another Obama Sweep
Despite still leading in most national polls, Hillary Clinton is set to get swept by Barack Obama in another round of primary contests tomorrow in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. To no great surprise at Smart Politics, Obama…
Read MoreObama Wins Nebraska Caucuses
7:15 p.m. NBC News projects that Barack Obama has won the Nebraska caucuses, the 17th state the Illinois Senator has carried thus far in the election. Nebraska Democratic Caucus (73% reporting) Obama = 69% Clinton = 31% Obama has racked…
Read MoreObama Wins Washington State Caucuses
8:06 p.m. Barack Obama’s dominance over Hillary Clinton in caucus states continues with his second victory of the day, this time in the state of Washington. CNN, NBC, and Fox News have all projected Obama the winner. Democratic Caucuses (57%…
Read MoreLive Blog: Washington State GOP Caucus
8:22 p.m. Eighteen of Washington’s 40 GOP convention delegates are awarded from today’s caucuses, with 19 delegates tied to the state’s primary on February 19th. 8:25 p.m. Republican Caucus (16% reporting) McCain = 27% Huckabee = 26% Paul = 21%…
Read MoreLive Blog: Louisiana Primary
8:30 p.m. Republican Primary (1% reporting) McCain = 39% Huckabee = 29% Romney = 22% Paul = 5% 8:40 p.m. Republican Primary (4% reporting) McCain = 39% Huckabee = 37% Romney = 15% Paul = 5% 8:50 p.m. Democratic Primary…
Read MoreObama Wins Virgin Islands
The Associated Press is reporting Barack Obama has won the contest in the Virgin Islands today. Three delegates are tied to the Democratic vote there. That makes a clean sweep for Obama today: 4 for 4….
Read MoreLive Blog: The Maine Caucuses
3:53 p.m. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama face off in the Maine caucuses this afternoon, the 32nd state contest (plus 2 U.S. territories) to be held by Democrats so far this election season. Mitt Romney won the Republican caucuses in…
Read MoreARG Poll: Clinton Leads Obama in Wisconsin
As contests unfold in small and medium-sized states during the next month, there do not seem to be many opportunities for Hillary Clinton to halt the momentum enjoyed by Barack Obama in recent weeks. Of course, polls are not infallible,…
Read MoreNo Surpise in Kansas GOP Caucuses: Huckabee Rolls
John McCain has failed in yet another caucus state – this time the Midwestern state of Kansas. Mitt Romney had dominated the caucuses before dropping out of the race on Thursday, winning them all (Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, North…
Read MoreSuper Tuesday Media Coverage: It’s All About California, Part 1 (The Democrats)
The overwhelming positive media coverage that Hillary Clinton received during Tuesday night’s primary coverage was a bit peculiar—especially considering what each candidate was expected to do prior to Super Tuesday’s elections. In light of the full spectrum of election results…
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