Primary Results
Senator Clinton Wins Nevada Caucus, McCain Wins in South Carolina - Nudges Him Forward South Carolina, Democratic Debate Draws Fire, Senator Fred Thompson Pulls Out of the Race
January 22, 2008
CWA Headquarters, Washington, D.C-- After much sought after union support by each of the presidential candidates in the Nevada, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton emerged victorious in Saturday's highly publicized political battle.
Democratic Nevada Caucus results are as follows:
| Senator Hillary Clinton |
50.7% |
| Senator Barack Obama |
45.2% |
| Senator John Edwards |
3.75% |
| Uncommitted |
.29% |
| Representative Dennis Kucinich |
.05% |
With 99.26% of the votes counted in Clark County alone, Senator Clinton received 4047 votes, Senator Obama received 3249 votes and Senator Edwards received over 115 votes.
Republicans held their primary in South Carolina this past Saturday. Senator John McCain handily beat his opponents helping to propel his campaign forward as both Republicans and Democrats look toward racking up delegates going into the February 5th Super Tuesday battle.
With 100% of the vote tallied, Republican results are as follows:
| Senator John McCain |
33.24% |
| Governor Mike Huckabee |
29.79% |
| Senator Fred Thompson |
15.78% |
| Governor Mitt Romney |
15.09% |
| Representative Ron Paul |
3.68% |
| Rudolph Giuliani |
2.12% |
With 4 days left before the South Carolina democratic primary and seven days left before the Florida primary, the stakes are getting higher and the debate among leading Democratic candidates heats up.
The South Carolina Democratic Party debate this past Monday evening was hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, CNN, and supported in large part by the African American community. With 45 delegates at stake, the top three candidates squared off. The debate was moderated by CNN's Wolf Blitzer. During several highly charged exchanges, Senators Obama and Clinton used the moment to further grieve their disenchantment over the negative discourse that has dominated this early part of the campaign. Senator John Edwards for the most part, used the platform to continue to push for healthcare, education, civil rights, and jobs.
Finally, in view of his third place showing in this past Saturday's South Carolina primary, Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson pulled out of the race today. Over the past few months, his campaign faltered and was never able to gain traction. His late entrance into the race also affected his ability to establish a major fundraising program. Senator Thompson was a favorite of conservative Republicans who were disappointed with the field. He plans to make no endorsement.