Clinton wins New Mexico caucuses
New Mexico Democratic Party officials announced this afternoon -- nine days after their caucus -- that Hillary Clinton narrowly defeated Barack Obama.
Clinton received 73,105 votes to Obama's 71,396 votes, and her campaign said she will get 14 of the 26 delegates because of proportional division.
More than 200 volunteers helped with the count, particularly of provisional ballots, officials said. They said that the turnout nearly reached 150,000 and was the highest in decades for a nominating contest.
The result makes the final count from Super Tuesday 13 states for Obama and nine for Clinton.
Obama had won eight contests since, but this announcement sort-of-breaks that streak.
Clinton's campaign immediately bragged about the win, issuing a statement from her that said, “I am so proud to have earned the support of New Mexicans from across the state. From strengthening the economy to providing healthcare for every American to jumpstarting a clean energy future, New Mexicans want real solutions to our nation’s challenges.
"As president, I will continue to stand up for New Mexico and will hit the ground running on day one to bring about real change.”
Yup this win is a little fishy to me... Lost ballot boxes, two weeks to count, and then billary the establishment candidate wins...
Dear Clinton Supporters,
Please join up with the Obama camp. This isn't about ego - its about the future of the party. Obama is growing the party leaps and bounds over anything we've seen since before Reagan. We are on the brink of a Democratic consensus for the first time in a long long time. Obama is the one to lead it. Hillary is an accomplished person due respect, but she can't build the consensus as he can. Please join up and help us get out of the 51% era of partisan warfare and lead us into the 65% era of consensus politics.
Obama is person for the job. Please give your support to Obama.
YAY!!!!! I guess the only other words to type are--congratulations New Mexico fpr your wisdom and also to Madame Presidente'.
good you her. I love to see her win as president
Congratulations Hillary. About time we elect solutions makers and not "hopes" peddlers. I can't eat hope, but sure will take a good economy anytime - providing me decent paying job so I can put food on my family's table.
I am glad that these votes have been counted and declared. But, what about the Florida votes that were cast and counted a long time ago? And, what about Florida? 1.7 million voters have not been heard. Unless the RNC & DNC policies are changed, this could happen to you some day; regardless of your state or party affiliation. The DNC broke a contractual agreement with the democratic constituents in Florida to fight for their right to vote. You can read more at:
http://florida-delegates.com
New Mexico, I applaud you for making sure that every vote was thoroughly counted and declared. That is true democracy in action. Thank you!
Clinton's campaign immediately "bragged" about the win? Perhaps if Foon Rhee had used the word "touted" or "announced" I wouldn't suspect the media of any anti-Clinton bias.
She Lost ... get over it!
If you keep it up ... McCain will continue the stupid " spoilded frat boy policies that is screwing all of us!!!".
Hilllary ... do what's best for us ... go away!
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