Barack Obama ran the table and swept all three "Potomac Primaries" in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC by huge margins. It wasn't even close, folks. John McCain also swept all three, albeit by smaller margins.
Mr. Obama saw decisive victories in all three Potomac contests. More votes were cast for Mr. Obama in Virginia than the entire Republican slate of candidates combined. With 92% of precincts reporting, 542,581 votes were cast for Mr. Obama while just 437,562 votes were cast for the six Republican candidates.
With votes still being counted, Mr. Obama led Mrs. Clinton 64% to 37% in Virginia, 75% to 24% in the District, and 60% to 36% in Maryland.
Republicans were also on the ballot, and Arizona Sen. John McCain similarly enjoyed a Potomac sweep against remaining rivals Mike Huckabee and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, although by slimmer margins. However, with the Arizona senator the near-certain nominee following his decisive victories and formidable delegate lead in the Feb. 5 Super Tuesday contests, the focus centered on the Democratic nomination battle.
The Virginia results were closer than Mr. McCain would have liked. The state has a heavy military population and independent voters — usually a McCain mainstay — but Mr. Huckabee campaigned hard there while Mr. McCain took Saturday and Sunday off and held just one event in Virginia Monday.
Republican tallies weren't final, but Mr. McCain was leading Mr. Huckabee 54% to 31% in Maryland, 67% to 17% in the District, and 50% to 41% in Virginia.
Obama has apparently taken the lead in delegate counts according to a number of sources. Because of the different rules in the Republican races, McCain swept all the delegates in the contests, gaining 89 more for the day.
The Clinton campaign has now lost eight in a row. There will undoubtedly be more staff changes announced soon.
Che’s candidate seems to be where all the rage is.