Obama and McCain Win in Wisconsin and Washington Primaries. Obama Wins Hawaii Caucus.

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On Tuesday, February 19, 2008, Barack Obama of Illinois won the Wisconsin and Washington Democratic Primaries. Obama also won the Hawaii Democratic Caucus.

John McCain of Arizona won the Wisconsin and Washington Republican Primaries.

Wisconsin Democratic Primary Results
Obama, Barack 58% 645,945 votes
Clinton, Hillary 41% 452,716 votes
Edwards, John 1% 6,673 votes

Wisconsin Republican Primary Results
McCain, John 55% 224,183 votes
Huckabee, Mike 37% 151,160 votes
Paul, Ron 5% 19,145 votes

Washington Democratic Primary Results
Obama, Barack 50% 259,323 votes
Clinton, Hillary 47% 243,306 votes
Edwards, John 2% 9,082 votes

Washington Republican Primary Results
McCain, John 49% 187,051 votes
Huckabee, Mike 22% 82,253 votes
Romney, Mitt 20% 75,548 votes

Hawaii Democratic Caucus Results
Obama, Barack 76% 28,347 votes
Clinton, Hillary 24% 8,835 votes
Kucinich, Dennis 0% 138 votes

Mitt Romney’s Delegates Get Divided

On Saturday, February 16, 2008, Mitt Romeny’s Michigan and Louisiana delegates were divided to the remaining Republican Presidential candidates. McCain gains 50 delegates from Michigan and Louisiana.

Romney Endorses McCain

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On Thursday, February 14,2008, former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney endorsed John McCain of Arizona. Romney said McCain was “capable of leading the country at a dangerous hour.”

Obama and McCain Sweep Potomac Primaries

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On Tuesday, February 12, 2008, Barack Obama of Illinois won all three democrat Potomac primaries of Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia.

John McCain of Arizona won all three republican Potomac primaries of Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia.

Maryland Democratic primary results
Obama, Barack – 60% 457,053 votes
Clinton, Hillary – 36% 277,941 votes
Uncommitted – 1% 9,718 votes
Maryland Republican primary results
McCain, John – 55% 160,574 votes
Huckabee, Mike – 29% 84,961 votes
Romney, Mitt – 6% 18,255 votes
District of Columbia Democratic primary results
Obama, Barack – 75% 85,534 votes
Clinton, Hillary – 24% 27,326 votes
Uncommitted – 0% 297 votes
District of Columbia Republican primary results
McCain, John – 68% 3,929 votes
Huckabee, Mike – 17% 961 votes
Paul, Ron – 8% 471 votes
Virginia Democratic primary results
Obama, Barack – 64% 623,141 votes
Clinton, Hillary – 35% 347,252 votes
Edwards, John – 1% 5,096 votes
Virginia Republican primary results
McCain, John – 50% 244,135 votes
Huckabee, Mike – 41% 198,247 votes
Paul, Ron – 5% 22,056 votes

Obama Wins Maine Democratic Caucus

On Sunday, February 10, 2008, Barack Obama of Illinois won the Maine Democratic Caucus.

Obama Sweeps 3 States, Huckabee Wins 2 States, McCain Wins 1 State

On Saturday, February 9, 2008, Barack Obama of Illinois won the Democratic Illinois primary, the Democratic Nebraska caucus, and the Democratic Washington state caucus. Obama also won the Democratic Virgin Islands election.

Mike Huckabee of Arkansas won the Republican Kansas caucus and the Republican Illinois primary. John McCain of Arizona won the Republican Washington state caucus.

Mitt Romney Suspends His 2008 Presidential Campaign

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On Thursday, February 07, 2008, Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts suspended his 2008 Presidential Campaign. “I must now stand aside, for our party and our country.” Romney told his supporters. Romney invested $40 million of his own money in his campaign. Romney was behind in the presidential race. So far in the republican presidential candidate elections: McCain led with 707 delegates, Romney had 294 delegates, and Huckabee had 195 delegates.

Clinton and McCain Lead in Super Tuesday Results

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On February 5, 2008, primary and caucuses were held in multiple states. This election day is known as “Super Tuesday”.

Leading Democrat candidates Super Tuesday results
Clinton – 582 delegates
Obama – 562 delegates

Leading Republican candidates Super Tuesday results
McCain – 511 delegates
Romney – 176 delegates
Huckabee – 147 delegates

State-by-State Democrat and Republican Winners
Alabama: Obama – Huckabee
Alaska: Obama – Romney
Arizona: Clinton – McCain
Arkansas: Clinton – Huckabee
California: Clinton – McCain
Colorado: Obama – Romney
Connecticut: Obama – McCain
Delaware: Obama – McCain
Georgia: Obama – Huckabee
Idaho: Obama – (May 27, 2008)
Illinois: Obama – McCain
Kansas: Obama – (Feb. 9, 2008)
Massachusetts: Clinton – Romney
Minnesota: Obama – Romney
Missouri: Obama – McCain
Montana: (June 3, 2008) - Romney
New Jersey: Clinton – McCain
New Mexico: Obama – (June 3, 2008)
New York: Clinton – McCain
North Dakota: Obama – Romney
Oklahoma: Clinton – McCain
Tennessee: Clinton – Huckabee
Utah: Obama – Romney
West Virginia: (May 13, 2008) - Huckabee