Who Won the Texas Caucus?

By Shane McCray, published Mar 05, 2008
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Thanks to a win for Hilary in Ohio and an indecisive Texas, it appears the Democratic nomination is still in shambles. Looking at the Texas caucus, the nation can only pray for a reasonable finish to this mindless race between Barrack Obama and Hilary Clinton.

In the chaotic that was last nights Texas caucus, there is sadly no decisive finish. There is no final crushing blow to Hilary Clinton and there is no final closing of the delegate gap to catch up with Barrack Obama. What we have is essentially a tie.

While Hilary Clinton appears to have secured the popular vote, Barrack Obama has obtained the majority of the delegates. Due to Texas's caucus rules, areas in Texas having previously and more consistently voted Democratic are given more delegates. As a result, Barrack has of course obtained more delegates than Hilary despite having lost the popular vote.

Essentially what we have is a confusing conclusion to an already confusing democratic race. Currently, unless something miraculous occurs, this race is only going to end one way. Barrack will go into the democratic convention with an advantage in delegates with a trailing Clinton who will have an advantage among the ever-essential super delegate's vote.

Sadly I see it like this, the inexperienced Barrack despite his lead in delegates will lose to Clinton after wielding her influence Hilary Clinton will wield her political muscle and achieve the majority of the super delegates securing her nomination for the Democratic candidacy.

So it all comes back to the Texas caucus. Hilary it appears will win the popular vote, having secured the majority of the Latino vote, and Barrack Obama has secured the majority of the delegates, having secured the more influential areas populated by male youth and middle class white vote.

Who Won the Texas Caucus?
Location:
TX  USA
Takeaways
  • it appears the Democratic nomination is still in shambles
  • Essentially what we have is a confusing conclusion to an already confusing democratic race
  • Overall, the Texas caucus will likely go down as a loss for Obama
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