McCain wins Ohio, gets closer to nomination

John McCain has been projected the winner in Ohio, getting closer and closer to clinching the Republican nomination.

There were 85 delegates at stake in the Buckeye State. Heading into today's four contests, McCain was 117 shy of the magic number of 1,191 needed to clinch the nomination, according to an Associated Press tally.

McCain's camp appeared ready to celebrate tonight. His ballroom in Dallas where he will give his primary night speech is decorated with red, white, and blue balloons, confetti machines, and a huge banner with "1,191."

On the Democratic side, the race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama was too close to call.