January 19, 2008
Posted: January 19th, 2008 04:27 PM ET

WASHINGTON (CNN) - In a development that could bode well for her chances in upcoming presidential primaries, Hillary Clinton overwhelmingly won the Hispanic vote in Nevada - the first contest where Latino voters played a significant role.

According to exit polling, Latino voters constituted 14 percent of Nevada Democratic caucus goers, and 64 percent of them voted for Clinton. Twenty-four percent chose Barack Obama, and 9 percent favored John Edwards.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • Nevada


jones   February 6th, 2008 7:06 am ET

Mexicans are racist like the KKK. This is not about Hispanics, but about Mexicans. They used black people to be their champions when they were the minority. Blacks fought for everyone's civil rights, and everyone benefited, including women. They supported Chevez in his fight for the Mexican farm workers, without hesitation. They had love and respect for Mexicans. True colors are showing now. Blacks were stupid, and were concerned and tried to help Mexicans. Now Mexicans are in the majority. They hate black people. Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Brazilians are not racist. Most of them have black blood flowing in their veins. However, once the Mexicans get any numbers about themselves, they show their true evil side. They are not too good with other Latinos from different countries as well. Because, they think these other Latins may have black genes. They are users. They marginalize brown and black people in their own countries. Do you ever see any blacks on Latin TV? They are behind the times and want to bring their self hatred and KKK attitudes to the US. It want fly here, because even the Southerners are done with those base attitudes. Mexican thinks they will eventually take over the entire country. In any case, Black Americans will not succumb like the Mexican racists have done to blacks in Mexico. Mexicans have shown who they really are. 9/ 10 Mexicans would never vote for a Black. There was a time when 9/10 blacks would have voted for a Mexican. But, Mexicans are going to need black support when it is time for them to get elected, or it is time for the illegal Mexicans to go back to Mexico. Obama is for everyone getting licenses , even illegals. You often need a license to work some jobs. Thank God, this is not Mexico. Blacks need to go back to the party of Lincoln, from whence they came, the Republicans. Let the Mexicans have the Democratic party, they are users, like the Mexicans.

Lisa, Texas   January 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

Hispanics do not want to be associated with African Americans. So they will go towards the white candidate every chance given. This is in no way something that will boost the Hispanics own fight....immigration, etc.

Regardless, the Hispanics have not had any voice in government, legal or illegal, so it will be interesting to see if anything changes for them. Since the crack down on illegal immigrants is becoming more noticeable, I am willing to bet Hillary will not touch the issue.

Jose Card - Independent   January 20th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Blacks for the Clintons: Used and tossed.
We are nothing but votes for power to the Clintons.

The Clintons like us more than blacks now, because we outnumber them and we have a lot to learn before we know whom to trust.
You can't always trust the hand that feeds you after the same hand that hurts you first.

We came here not just for the jobs. We came here for democracy and no corruptions.
We don't need to make Queen Hillary and bring back what we tried to escape from in our old country.

charlotte   January 20th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

What would people say if Bill or any spouse for that matter, wasn't out there supporting there spouses? "See, even their own husband/wife do not think they would make a good president." What do you people expect? It's okay for Michelle to speak for Barack, but God forbid if Bill speaks for Hillary. I would be very concerned if Bill was not out there doing his part to help Hillary

Tom Davie   January 20th, 2008 1:44 am ET

This is no small matter.

There are more latino's in the country than african americans now.

How is Obama supposed to win outside of South Carolina ?

Illinois too.

cassie   January 20th, 2008 1:29 am ET

It seems like Bll clinton is running for President more than Hillary. I bet he cant wait to get back in the white house to get his groove back!

Ginny, Ca   January 19th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Incredible job, Hillary. You have persevered in the face of lies, distortions, hateful radio ads, and even being mocked by Obama in his "comedy act". You hung in there, walking the neighborhoods, talking with voters, and kept getting your message out in spite of the Obama campaign hurling every underhanded trick they could possibly dream up.

Keep up the great work., Hillary. We love you in California and can hardly wait to cast our votes for you on Super Tuesday.

Tom Davie   January 19th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

The latino vote is going to crush Obama.

He had a huge union riddled with Latinos. He had a smear campaign in SPANISH to shove any latino against Clinton.

He got his way with the Union caucusing right in the casino where they worked.

HE STILL LOST . But so what? Right?

He got CRUSHED by the latino vote. There is as many Latino's as there are african americans. If not more. This is the HUGE story of the day.

So......................

time to play SPIN DOCTOR and get rigged 'polls' showing a 'closing of the gap' on latinos to SPIN SPIN SPIN the damage control.

then they will go and actually VOTE , and clinton will win.

Robert Wozniak   January 19th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

hey troubled american, your intelligence level is just about as low as your math skills GO HILLARY GO

treborjant1975   January 19th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

I must say that you Obama supporters are rather scary!

Your blog comments are hostile and you're starting to sound like cult followers.

It's hypocritical of anyone to accuse the Clinton campaign of dirty politics given that Obama's camp supported that nasty radio ad that was aggressively insulting and character focused, aired with the intention of smearing Hillary Clinton's reputation among the Latino voters. That was hands-down the ugliest moment yet in the primaries.

And, I'm not surprise it backfired in the Obama camp's face. Union supporters showed them that they support their union AND they support HILLARY!

Hillary '08

CJM   January 19th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I think that if Hillary wins the nomination she will have her work cut out, not only to win the Presidency but to govern effectively.

I have followed her campaign and even supported her, but I will say that while I recognize her experience of being near the Presidency for eight years and her many years of service, my support was/is because I always felt that President Bill Clinton would be there to assist and give guidance. I know many of you have felt the same way.

I appreciate President Clinton working hand in hand in the past with President Bush Senior, that is the kind of leadership that I can be proud of, Bravo to the two Presidents, this grain of sand noticed ;)

But as we moved thru the Campaign, something happened in my thought process. In watching Senator Obama, in contrast to Hillary, I started seeing and understanding that what I want is a "party blind" President.

This is tough to do, our culture has us putting people in boxes from an early age, we cloud and taint issues because as soon as we find out that someone fits in one of our little boxes, race, religion, gender, party, class, etc... we subconsciously and even consciously make adjustments to our thinking, we pollute the potential. It is an ignorant and dysfunctional way to think, and I too am guilty.

What I am re-training myself to do is to cut through it and focus on the issues. It is not easy, but not to, is ignorance. Ignore...ance Ignore the facts.

I Want a President that when he/she looks into the Congress, she/he sees American Congress people, not party. It is a tall order, but I am convinced that if our country does not unite as Americans first, then we will have more of the same grid-lock. The rest of the world will enjoy passing us as we fight within our own family.

Party is fine, when at the party, but when you are with the country then the country comes first, and that to me means looking thru the bias and looking at the issues together.

We all work in various businesses that require that we work with people from many different backgrounds. The ones that succeed are the ones that stretch their sincere hand out to all their team mates and solve problems by inclusion and consensus. I commend those in office that reach across party lines. That is what represents the majority of our country. I want a President that refuses to recognize a member of congress by their party, but to recognize him or her by their first name. That is what we do in our jobs, and it brings us closer.

If I am the leader in my household and I resolve my issues, but some of my family members suffer from unresolved issues, have I really gained, am I really happy, and most importantly have I governed effectively?

So If I get my issues addressed to favor me, but half of my country suffers, do I even have a country, a strong "United" States of America. I know that this thinking is an extremely tall order, and that is why we should strive to it.

Like many people, I have changed in life, I would like to think that life's experiences have done this. Nothing is more important than Wisdom, with it we can solve almost anything. Experience without it, is a loosing proposition. Frankly it is better to not have experience and to have wisdom, the ability to see the big picture and make good decisions.

My BIG CONCERNS with Senator Clinton at this point is that I sense that she has anger in her heart from the partisan battles of the past, and probably rightly so. But I believe it is difficult at best to stretch your hand out for unity, while angry at the same time. It is evident by the tone, zingers and darts that fly from her mouth to the Republicans. That is not a sign of strength, great leadership and strength controls the thoughts and finds common ground with a kind heart where possible.

I am not suggesting that she roll-over. I am clarifying what I perceive as true leadership, and what will work best for the good of the entire family (The Untitled States of America). She must release this animosity yesterday and honestly reach across the isle far and wide if she wants to fix America.

Yes we all have our issues from left to right from Black to White from Religion to Science, Woman to Man and Child to Adult. But I know that what our family wants our elected officials to do, is to save our family first, that is the first issue, Unity of America. Otherwise we will not have a family/country to resolve the other issues about.

This ability to see in color/party blind and see where most people are coming from is what I currently believe is one of Obama's gifts, this to me is a uniting factor. Someone once told me you can teach people techniques but you cannot teach them talent, it comes from within.

I love my fellow Americans, and with you will continue to watch, keep an open mind and hope that the folks that are running for President will grow in wisdom.

It will play out, and we Americans will choose the right person to lead our family, the "United" States of America regardless of party or any other box.

Tom Davie   January 19th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

No matter how you guys try to SPIN it.

The fact is CLEAR.

Hillary overwhemlingly won the Latino vote in SPITE of some pretty tough strong arming by their union.

They even had an anti clinton COMMERICIAL IN SPANISH.

Even Edwards told Obama to denounce it and he DIDNT.

Lets see how Obama plans to live that one down. MISTAKE MISTAKE MISTAKE

In fact, this huge media OBAMA campaign is really Hillarys fault for underestimating the youth vote in Iowa.

Another Steve   January 19th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

democracy1. Obama didn't go to court. This is an out right lie. The teachers union that backs Hillary went to court fearing that the culinary union would profit most from these other caucus sites. They figured a majority would go for Obama. Obama supporters did use this to show what the teachers union had done. Well the hispanic vote is in and it went to Hillary. She is probably the most friendly to hispanic "Immigrants" and this may very well backfire on her. This is one very big issue in the background of American politics headed for a showdown with the next President. I've traveled in hispanic countries, the history of hispanic and black racial issues aren't just in this country. They are going to play a major part this election cycle and the Clintons know this and are the ones using these issues and blaming others when responded to. I only wish people would realize that Hillary does change. Fact is she once supported Barry Goldwater, a very strong opponent of the civil rights legislation. She will say whatever to whom ever to get elected. Don't count on her support if ever elected. I believe if nominated she will turn the Presidency over to a new Republican President in the general. There are a huge number of Americans that would rather see this than put Hillary in the White House and speaking for myself she is one of the worst possible choices because both the Clintons have real issues with honesty.

Amy   January 19th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

As a Latina I am not looking at Hillary at all. What has she done for us Latinos what world are you living in that she is sooo great?? She just tried to keep Latinos in NV from voting, that should be a hint!!! Wake up and see the manipulative little shark for what she is... that's to fullfill her dynasty at anyone's expense.

OBAMA 08

LS   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

No, no, you're missing two Bushes. It's really

American Dynasty
BUSH
BUSH
BUSH
CLINTON
CLINTON
BUSH
BUSH
CLINTON*
CLINTON*

*Potential, if things keep looking down.

Jermaine   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Hillary is deviding Democrats, she is using KARL ROVE tactics, hmmm so Republican esque. Hillary and Bill is mudslinging and that is why in SC, TN, GA she will not carry the black MAJORITY, neither will she in IL, MS, NY, NJ, PA, CA or anywhere else there is a sizeable majority. Obama campaign is not built on race. Bill Clinton, then Hillary injected race so as to cause OBAMA to loose with Hispanics and some white. Obama praised REAGAN and Bill all of a sudden had an issue with it. OBAMA must stand his ground because REAGNA DID BRING MUCH CHANGE TO AMERICAN POLITICS that came to a great head during the CLINTO YEARS. THE ONLY RIGHT WIN CONSPIRACY is the one BILL-HILLARY is spreading, send her back to AR she will win NY but not by a lind slide. The city will vote overwhelmingly for OBAMA.

JOHN EDWARDS must stay in all the way until the convention as should all other candidate. It will deny Hillary the delegates she needs and EDWARDS and everyone else will vote for OBAMA and Hillary will not get the nomination nor will she be on the ticket. OBAMA-EDWARDS.

RICHARDSON will endorse OBAMA, and so will other great Senators. If Hillary wins, the CONGRESS will switch again to Republicans in 2010. Only an OBAMA Presidency will carry the CONGRESS in democratic favor. NO OBAMA-NO BLACK VOTE!

David   January 19th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I am an African American male, and a long time Democrat who has voted in every presidential and senatorial election since I was 18 years old. If Hillary wins the nomination, I will vote for McCain, and a huge number of African Americans will protest the election, all because Hillary attacked a viable black candidate by using the "race card" and her supporters have been spewing more racist, venomous garbage than any republican would ever dare.

Do you think you can win the general election if African Americans voted for McCain or just sat out all together? Considering all the independents who will go for Romney or McCain?

I don't think so. I won't give my vote to Hillary and her racist supporters. Not in the general, and not ever. The Clinton's have shown their true colors.

BLACKS NEED TO SEPARATE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. THEY ARE JUST AS RACIST AS REPUBLICANS. BE INDEPENDENT AND PROTEST HILLARY'S RACIST POLICIES THIS CAMPAIGN SEASON. SEND A STRONG MESSAGE

JSmith   January 19th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

January 19, 2008 5:25 pm ET

YAHOO! Re: "troubled American": Hillary did NOT lose to "other" in Michigan. Get your facts straight. She won 60+% of the vote. We need someone with proven experience and depth of knowledge to deal with very difficult problems.

SUCH AS INFIDELITY, LYING TO CONGRESS and the NATION...

And please don't make the false argument that she doesn't have real experience. That only reveals that you have not done your research. She's been active in public service since a young girl, and a powerful advocate since she was in college.

MY DATA FROM AK SHOW OTHERWISE!!!! I HAVE SOME OF HER RECORDS.
JUST LOOK AT HER FAILED HEALTH-CARE POLICY

The idea that just by saying so, he is going to waltz into Washington and all opponents are going to give up their power, is preposterous and a reflection of

INDEED, AFTER INSULTING THE REPUBLICANS FOR YEARS, THEY ARE GOING TO ROLL THE RED CARPET FOR HILLARY, GREET HER WITH OPEN ARMS, AND SIMPLY SIGN OFF ANY POLICY SHE ADVOCATES. UNFORTUNATELY, THOSE OLE MEN ARE NOT BEND OVER THIS THIS LADY!!!!

Obama has to struggle for answers.
YOU ARE WRING AGAIN; OBAMA IS SIMPLY RESPECTFUL OF PEOPLE'S POINTS OF VIEW. AS I NOTED SOME TIME ON THIS LIST, THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST STUDENTS IN MY COURSES ARE ALWAYS CAUTIOUS WITH THEIR ANSWERS IN DEBATES ETC.

Well, guess what? She's winning!

YOU ARE RIGHT, AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS LOSING!!!!!! GOD BLESS

John   January 19th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

"Quino
By the way, Edwards needs to drop out and make room for Obama. Edwards is now dead weight."

Good idea.

And some other options for Obama to do too:

(1) make all-out efforts to call Republicans/Hillary haters to become "one-day democrat"s to vote for Obama in primaries.

(2) switches party, sure he can win there since you will vote there.

(3) or go further to praise Bush to unite more Republicans.

(4) sing more songs of lofty "hope" and "uniter" (people almost forgot it now)

(5) let staff play more racial card and play longer than last time before calling for truce.

(6) keep more dirty ad up all the time. Dirty ad didn't work enough this time but it was because they were up too late.

(7) Never play nice face or admit wrongdoing by staff in debates.

(8) plays more comedian shows to mock his rivals.

Sheri   January 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Let's go from YES WE CAN??? to YES WE CAN!!!

Scott, Madison, WI   January 19th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Tom Davie:

Hold the phone buckaroo! If you go to Queen Hillary's website, she lists Ronald Reagan as one of her favorite presidents and was a former Republican (i.e., a Goldwater girl) so keep your tongue in your mouth until you know the real facts about the numerous masks worn by Hillary Clinton. This is makeover number ? ... Oh never mind, lost track of that count!

JSmith   January 19th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Karen, I am NOT schizotypal or schizophrenic either!!! I am just tired of my fellow democrats who lack basic insight, guts, and so on. How can any living and breathing democrat, age 17 and older ever go to a polling boot to cast a "valuable ballot" for the Clinton's (Bill is there daily, with no shame of guilt)?

Most of my best friends are Hispanic; even more so than African Americans. These people are also simply disgusted that Hillary was ever in this race. So, for me, this is now history; I am proud to be a Republican all the way!!!!!!!!

Yes We Can   January 19th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

My friends, lets not forget that we are fighting against the old and well established CLINTON's machine which been in place since BILL became president in the 90's. The results so far tell us that our message is getting through and more people are waking up ! Go OBAMA AMERICA is ready for you.

Fran   January 19th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

YAHOO! Re: "troubled American": Hillary did NOT lose to "other" in Michigan. Get your facts straight. She won 60+% of the vote. As time goes on, the Obama illusion is becoming less intoxicating as people realize that we need someone with proven experience and depth of knowledge to deal with very difficult problems. And please don't make the false argument that she doesn't have real experience. That only reveals that you have not done your research. She's been active in public service since a young girl, and a powerful advocate since she was in college. The idea that just by saying so, he is going to waltz into Washington and all opponents are going to give up their power, is preposterous and a reflection of how inexperienced and naive he is dealing with Republican tactics, dictators, and entrenched special interests. If you watch any of the debates, she is absolutely commanding. Obama has to struggle for answers. He's a smart guy with great potential–give him a few more years to gain more experience in foreign relations, the economy and hardball politics in D.C.
And as far as not winning the general election–that's what you've been saying all along–she can't win, she can't win. Well, guess what? She's winning!

Willie   January 19th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I am Hispanic, legal and second generation American. Hillary is nothing but a socialist, she promises a free ride, free everything for Hispanics and too many believe her because they see the US as so rich a country that they can certainly afford to take care of a few extra million illegals.... its rubbish! Obama has no experience, and is the wrong character to be in the White House. Edwards is just an ambulance chaser and not sincere at all about the poor, he is a lawyer a so used to lying to get a win, he can't help it. Ron Paul and Kucinich are needed back on their parent planets, not this one. We need leadership, and that boils down to a good business manager like Romney or an experienced leader like McCain. I don't care who is Republican or Democrat or whatever. Huckabee is too evangelical to separate church and state. I would be comfortable with Romney or McCain calling other nations leaders in any crisis... but none of these other clowns or socialists.

Keep the Tradition   January 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

This Fourth Generation Latina's house IS an OBAMA HOUSE! When I heard about Obama running for office and I heard his speech, I actually felt that as an American, I would have a Voice and be heard.
I wonder how many other Latinos believe that it is Hillary running for office. I believe the STRONG appearance of her husband Bill Clinton proves that in fact the state of MACHISMO is still practiced and accepted by Latinos. We have moved beyond this.
LATINAS we need to open our eyes to a united multi-cultural nation. OBAMA is telling you the truth, NOT lies. Look at his family, look at his behavior with his family....With RESPECT! I do NOT believe that he has CHEATED on his wife.
What kind of family role model will we set for this GENERATION? That it's okay for men to cheat on their wives.

END MACHISMO, VOTE OBAMA....

Doreen Augusta Maine   January 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

And, she should have - they fell for her lies about Obama and trying to push his "blackness". How does a Clinton ever look at themselves in the mirror. What goes around comes around, people.

Karen   January 19th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

To JSmith, good grief, what are you schizophrenic? You are changing how you would vote based on how a few people in Nevada voted.....Very few people have even voted yet. If it stays this close, there won't be anyone with enough delegates on Feb 5. There are several states after that. If that is still close there will be a brokered convention. Get a grip. Just because Nevada is done, the rest of us have yet to vote. I have been looking at candidates on both sides and in California we still have a few days to decide which primary to vote in.

Bethany, St. Louis MO   January 19th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

FJ Stratford, insulting someone for graduating at the top of their class in Harvard is really pathetic.

I am a woman who is proud to say I will NEVER vote for Hillary. In fact, if she wins the nomination, I will gleefully vote against her. She stands for everything wrong with our country.

JSmith   January 19th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

The democrats, being one of them until today, are celebrating now because of the Hillary win. Well, next week, I and a few of my friends quit this party; we move on to be Proud Republicans. Here is what the democrats should now expect:

1. We the Republicans will start to ask President Clinton to open up his presidential archives so that we can see the "damages" they did before he left office. I bet we will find a lot of trash coming out soon!!!!

2. The independents who believed in "integrity and change" will now move back to the camp of the Republicans as the democrats are NOT serious about change.

3. The chances that Latino/Latina will go to the democrats in the general election will now begin to change.

4. The democrats would again face another defeat in the general election. Some of us are simply sick and tired of "losing" on moral grounds in this country. I am sorry to say that the Clinton's simply LACK the INTEGRITY to run this nation.

Quino   January 19th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

By the way, Edwards needs to drop out and make room for Obama. Edwards is now dead weight.

FJ Stratford   January 19th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Hillary is my girl!

I have been looking into Obama because of all the good press that he gets, but the more I look the more I see that there is not much there.

And if I find something, it is likely to be negative, (or "present") :-)

Plus, how could be good good with speeches but sooooooooo lousy at debates? Is he really a Harvard Law Grad? I guess, its true what they say, Yale Law is way way way better than Harvard Law.

Quino   January 19th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I'm voting for Obama! If Hillary wins the Democratic primaries, I'm voting Republican!! She's too polarizing and wouldn't get the swing votes needed to get bipartisan support for her agendas. When will Democrats FINALLY choose the right candidate??? They DESERVE to lose the general election if Hillary gets the Democratic nomination.

toolmantim   January 19th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

I am proud to be an american, but, if hillary wins the presidential race, I'm moving to mexico to live (mexico will be deserted by then)

Gracious and logical   January 19th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

As these primaries and caucuses play out, the more I profoundly appreciate the fact that I (unlike many others) was afforded a fine education. A close inspection of these results alongside the results of the other contests reinforces my observation that educated, independent thinkers (e.g. Iowans) understand what is at stake as well as the ramifications of their votes, whereas uninformed, gullible persons tend to be duped by the Clinton machinery… sad indeed.

Rob   January 19th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Most hispanics in the West are very racist towards blacks. Instead of the media obsessing over blacks turning to Obama, and trying to label Obama with the "race card" because blacks want to vote for him, the more interesting story is whites and hispanics that WON'T vote for him because he's black.

Does anyone label Richardson with the race card when hispanics wanted to vote for him? Or when jews wanted to vote for Liebermann and Biden? Or the fact that white males have a hard time considering anyone NOT white? The country is going to regret the idiocy of voting for someone because of who they are married to, who their daddy is, because they were cheated on, or because its someone's 'turn'.

America, you deserve all the bullshyt and scandal that will come your way the next 4 yrs because you vote for politicians like you're voting for "American Idol".

TrueThis   January 19th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Tanah you have a big wake up call. Do you actually think that HRC can provide you true Healthcare? If she becomes the Democratic nominee the Republican base are prepared. Alot of congress seats will eventually turn out for the Republican to block anything bill she tries to pass through. We will have another Republican as President which large fences will be put up on the Mexican borders and illegal aliens have to get behind the lines.

There's more Red states than Blue states lets see how the Clinton do in those Red states.

Henry   January 19th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

People of the USA: Wake up we need change. OBAMA 2008

don macdonald   January 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

well Im from Canada but it seems to me that air of inevitability is returning and looking from the outside in I think she's a good choice. Its been an interesting decade for Democracy in America and it is up to your country to prove that it is the proper form of government. Good luck

Mirta   January 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I agree with TrueGrit! The press is the main reason that racial issues are heating up. If Obama had won, it would have been a huge victory and when Clinton wins, it becomes a miracle.

The coverage on CNN today is so predictable and biased. I was rolling my eyes at Ali Vleshi in the caucus room trumpeting "a majority turnout for Obama". An hour later, the vote was down to a difference of just 6 people. Good call. Ali!!!!

Also, I thought the chair of the caucus was very unprofessional and unorganized. Did you notice that she only referred to Senator Clinton as "Hillary" and yet, she addressed Sen. Obama as "Obama" or "Senator Obama". I am thankful my state does not endorse this process – it is something out of the stone age. I certainly agree with Bill Clinton that there is a huge potential for voter suppression.

BTW, of course, she won with the hispanics....that doesn't take a political strategist to figure that one out.

Don't you think Senator Barack Hussien Obama might be getting a little worried?

Jr., California   January 19th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

The bottom line is that mexicans will vote for a white before they will vote for a black. It's unfortunate, but its the truth.

I foresee that if Hillary wins the democratic nomination, Romney will win. Those Obama supporters simply will not vote for Hillary and cast their vote for the republican. I know, sad, but true.

joyo   January 19th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Well you guys can congratulate hillary but when it comes to delegates she only won one extra, 38 to 37 i don't see that as a big win.

AWC   January 19th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

It seems the CNN team is determined to create conflict within the democratic party voters where there is none. The very act of voting requires individuals to make a specific choice even when they feel both are good candidates. Asking someone who they will vote for between Clinton and Obama during a primary does not identify a split in the party just because members of various groups select different candidates. An important follow up question is would you refuse vote for either in the national election. Many people will vote for one candidate in the primary but will also vote for the other in the national election.

EE   January 19th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Hillary has continuosly depended on bigot votes to win.She polarizes the country to get votes.Look at the demography of her voters.The uneducated whites.She played the race cards with Latinos toget votes.I love my country and I love everyone,whites,blacks ,latinos, asians etc and any politician that wants to divide us to get votes will get her doom come November.If Hillary gets the nomination I will hotly campaign against her .She is bad for America.Pitting us against one another to get elected.Manupulating the uneducated everytime.

Independent in America   January 19th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Always interesting to note that when the doomsday naysayers cry that Hillary has such high negatives that they fail to mention that Senator Obama's were at least as high or higher until Oprah gave his campaign an instantaneous jumpstart.

Tom Davie   January 19th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

By the way, to all those who say Clinton is 'polarizing' :

I guess that stating for the record that you think Ronald (I dont care about the poor or unions) Reagan is a wonderful guy is going to do WONDERS for your reputation within the Democratic party.

Lol.

It was AAROGANT . He thought he had a teflon suit on. Nobody can ever put Obama down.

Wrong.

Kevin, Seattle, WA   January 19th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Of course she wins the hispanic vote. She promises more freebies for the welfare parasites, and thus more taxes on the middle class. Honest hard-working Americans say NO to Hillary.

tanah   January 19th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

It is so frustrating that people say "go girl" etc because she is a woman but it is so crazy when you ask them...why is the barrel of gas $100? Her followers go ..."huh??....
Vote Ron Paul- Whatever reasons you have to dismissed him you have been deceived. He is the only one that understands the economy.
May God help us if hillary wins or anybody else for that matter!
Ron Paul would "shred" your hillary, your rommney, your maccain, you huckleberry to pieces in economy and foreigh policy...
I know Ron Paul would "delightfully debate them" but they are too scared of Ron Paul!!
And that's the truth-deal with it!!

Tom Davie   January 19th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

This is a HUGE blow to the Obama campaign.

Even the spin doctors on know it so they are trying to downplay it.

Latio's OVERWHELMINGLY support Clinton – more than african americans support Obama and HE IS AFRICAN AMERICAN ???

I guess Gov Richardson can come out of the closet and support Clinton now.

KNV   January 19th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Yay, Hillary! Way to go, lady!

Alex   January 19th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Actually it was a Clinton supporter who took the Culinary Union to court in an attempt to disenfranchise them. I am an Obama supporter and I applaud the Hilary camp for winning, but I would not get too excited because she was supposed to win by a lot in Nevada this is where a core of her supporters are and it looks like she'll win by less than 5% that is hardly a strong showing in a state where Obama has almost none of his 'base' voters. This should make the Clintons both happy and weary that Obama was able to win 45% + of the votes in a state where she was winning by 25+ % not even a month ago.

esther   January 19th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Atta girl!! Keep up the good work and shame all those people who already wrote you off. May God continue to guide you. Hillary '08!!!

Ronni   January 19th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Democracy worked this time. Despite union intimidation, the people and the workers spoke. Viva Hillary!!

We love you in San Diego County!!

troubled american   January 19th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

why did nevada choose hillary? they must want more fighting in D.C. depressing. it isn't over yet. 3 states is only 3 states (unless you count michicgan where she lost to "other"). the rest of the country still has the chance to decide.

Jake   January 19th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Howard Dean should be happy with these numbers. At the end of the day the black vote will turn out for the Clinton's (at least come November). The Latino vote though, that is a different story. Today's exit polls pretty much answer the question of Obama's chances in the swing states of the Southwest. Looks like RHC may actually be the most electable after all. Nevada + Virginia = (D) White House.

Linchristi   January 19th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Really who cares that her last name is Clinton. It should be the most prepared , experienced candidate that is different from our current administration. If she happens to be a clinton so be it..We are entering a tough time and we need the best person.

chris   January 19th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Congratulation !!!! I am so happy for you to win the NEVADA. Hillary 2008

democracy1   January 19th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I guess even when Barack "Ronald Reagan"Obama tries to rig the caucus by going to court to allow his Culinary workers to causus in the casinos, and runs the worst,smearing spanish language ad to run the day before the caucus, its his lack of message that will defeat him.

Chad   January 19th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

HEY CNN ..notice you guys ,writting of Hillary win...is small....OH yeh ,this is mainly a Rep.news station.....I nearly forgot....also ...guys you have'nt up Hillary delegates....LET'S not run her down so much......I know you guys wanted OBAMA in NOV...so the REP.could smear him which you guys would EAT him alive.....

budrow , nashville, tn   January 19th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

OBAMA AND FARRAHKAN IN 08

OBAMA AND FARRAHKAN IN 08

I GUESS THE SYRIAN IN CHICAGO THAT IS BEING PROSECUTED CAN BE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR AN OBAMA ADMINISTRATION.

DOES IT NOT CONCERN ANYONE THAT THIS GUY RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT NAMED OBAMA HAS TIES TO A RACIST MINISISTER WHO HONORS FARRAHKAN, A SYRIAN FUNDRAISER WHO IS BEING PROSECUTED, BY THE WAY SYRIA IS A TERRORIST NATION. HARBORS TERRORIST. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THE MEDIA DOING, ADMIRING OBAMA, LOUIS FARRAHKAN ALSO IS A VERY CHRISMATIC LEADER, SO IS THE REV. JEREMIAH WRIGHT. WHO MINISTERS TO AN ALL BLACK RACIST CHURCH. OBAMA'S SPRITUAL ADVISOR.
ANYONE READING THIS BLOG, DON'T BELIEVE ME JUST GOOGLE REV. JEREMIAH WRIGHT AND LOUIS FARRAHKAN TOGETHER.

WAKE UP MEDIA, IT IS TIME TO STOP BEING POLITCALLY CORRECT AND EXPOSE THIS GUY FOR WHAT HE IS.

Knowledge is Power   January 19th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Since this is the information age, the candidate who best explain their agenda for solving the current problems facing the country, instead of back-biting, will definitely win.
Knowledge is power.

Tim   January 19th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

She will not win the White House. This is crazy. God Help us when Hillary opens the doors for the next crazy Republican.

Ezra   January 19th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

jp/michigan: While I agree with the Hillary '08 sentiment, I'm not sure I agree with your reasoning... unless you're a Hillary supporter who thinks GWB was the right choice in '04 and 2000...

G.Newby   January 19th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Gil, so you say that when push comes to shove, the majority of the people are fools? So I guess that means in 2000, the fools were the ones that voted for Bush.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 19th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

This win is a shot in the foot for Hillary, not a shot in the arm. Keep watching the rest of the caucuses.

elizabeth   January 19th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

OH CANADA. OH CANADA.

PEPOPLE of America: get real. she is too polarizing. will middle east leaders take her seriously? geeze. wake up, i cannot believe this. now we get to hear her talk about "I, I, I, I," for more weeks ahead.

Oh Canada.

Diana   January 19th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I believe nothing will mobilize the Republicans more than another Clinton candidacy.

Gail   January 19th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Way to go, Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton?, Clinton?

Great democracy we have.

Kevin , WI   January 19th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

"When push comes to shove, the voters always make the right choice. Hillary 08"
Then why did W win in 2004?

Karen   January 19th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

No person is illegal.......

Gil - California   January 19th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

When push comes to shove, the majority of the people are fools.

Anjani   January 19th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Congrats Hillary ! Keep the same momemtum throughout the states and no one can stop you from entering the White House.

gringo in Peru   January 19th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Way to go Hillary you always have my vote

TrueGrit   January 19th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

It's getting really hard to watch the best political team on CNN. While they go beserk if any of the candidates mention race, they can't report on the returns unless they mention who got the black vote, who got the hispanic vote, who got the woman's vote blah blah blah. Keep playing cards. Bill Bennett rea
lly needs a reality check. He says unless Sen. Clinton wins by 10% points, he doesn't consider it a win for her.

matthew   January 19th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

YAY! Congratulations Hillary! On to South Carolina!

jp/michigan   January 19th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

When push comes to shove, the voters always make the right choice. Hillary 08

Bill, Albany, NY   January 19th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

As Latino Im not voting for her, she is too polarizing. Im voting Republican.

J. McKinney SW MO   January 19th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Whoopee! Clinton projected to win NV. GO Hillary!!!!

Iowan for Hillary   January 19th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

HECK YEAH!

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008!!

Thomas   January 19th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Sigh. We might as well vote George W. Bush in for yet another four more years of corporate-directed government.

When will Americans learn?

Tom Davie   January 19th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

You mean that the only people who are going to vote for Obama are african americans and radicals?

You mean the latino vote – which rivals the african american vote or MORE, isnt going to vote for an EMPTY SUIT ?

Obama needs to win South Carolina by a BIG margin to stand a chance on super tuesday.

Info   January 19th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The illumanti wins again smh, hillary clinton makes me sick

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