Obama Wins Big

I was just reading the many stories concerning the huge win by Senator Barack Obama, over Hillary Clinton, and John Edwards. Obama supporters are obviously excited, and many would think that Hillary would be down, but this was the strategy she and Bill employed in South Carolina. The win was bigger than expected, but their ability to make him the "black" candidate will hurt him in later contests, if that is how he is now perceived.

There was only way to describe Barack Obama's victory over Hillary Clinton and John Edwards in South Carolina: It was a rout. "After four great contests in every corner of this country, we have the most votes, the most delegates, and the most diverse coalition of Americans that we've seen in a long, long time," Obama declared at his victory celebration in Columbia. "There are young and old; rich and poor. They are black and white; Latino and Asian and Native American. They are Democrats from Des Moines and Independents from Concord, and yes, some Republicans from rural Nevada and we've got young people from all across this country who've never had a reason to participate until now."

I did hear this morning that Caroline "Kennedy" has given her endorsement to Obama, and said the he reminded him of her Father. That is awesome for Obama, and may have resonance with many undecided voters who admired her Father. Senator Edward Kennedy may also endorse Obama, but his endorsement, and his calls to end the divisive campaign may not be heard, as he ran a very divisive campaign himself in 1980, against a sitting President (Jimmy Carter), to the ultimate detriment of the party, though he did give a rousing speech at the Democratic convention that year, that was called "his best ever"!

Super Tuesday looms just 9 days away, and the build up should be extremely exciting for both parties, and for all of us. Congratulations to Senator Obama on his win, and to all the voters who participated on all sides!!


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