Expectations were fairly high going into today that Barack Obama would do well in the first round of post-Super Tuesday contests, so there was certainly the possibility of a letdown. Would Obama be able to follow through?<\/p>\n
It appears so.<\/p>\n
* Nebraska caucuses<\/b> — 24 pledged delegates available<\/p>\n
With about 82% of the precincts reporting, most news outlets have already called the state for Obama, who is well ahead with 67.6% of the vote, as compared to Hillary Clinton’s 34.4%.<\/p>\n
* Washington state caucuses<\/b> — 78 pledged delegates available<\/p>\n
What appeared going into the day as a competitive contest looks to be a blowout. With 57% of the precincts reporting, Obama leads Clinton, 67% to 32.1%. The networks called the state for Obama about a half-hour ago.<\/p>\n
Results are just starting to come in from Louisiana; I’ll update the post in about an hour.<\/p>\n
Update:<\/i><\/p>\n
* Louisiana primary<\/b> — 56 pledged delegates available<\/p>\n
With about a third of the precincts reporting, Obama leads Clinton, 53.6% to 38%, and several networks have called the race for Obama, giving him a three-for-three day.<\/p>\n
As far as I can tell, results from the Virgin Islands are not yet available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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