If he wins - you'll win

AND MORE THAN CLINTON and EDWARDS COMBINED AS WELL!!!!

-speaks for itself

Fomer President Clinton ! leave the campaign, this is not a personal business for your family , this a political issue , this is for America and america needs a change , and the change's name is Barak Obama.

Go Obama, I knew you could do it. Don't let the Clintons distort your true colors. YOu are the better person and the potential uniter of our country. Don't let them think that they can divide us among racial lines. I know you are the better candidate and I am a white, educated, middle aged, female- who by the way, does not watch Oprah! I want change, but along with that, I want to trust my government!

AND MORE THAN CLINTON and EDWARDS COMBINED AS WELL!!!!

-speaks for itself

This is the Story!!
Go Obama!

By the way does anyone know how many republicans and independents voted for Obama?

I can't locate those stats anywhere.

Now THIS is a statistic that should scare the Republicans more than anything. It seems like the Democratic base more than anything is MOTIVATED, and that should scare the living daylights out of the Republican National Committee. They need to get their voices out there too or all the Republicans will come from the South and Idaho.

We have a Republican in the white house and it's up to the democrats to make a change and they are telling the Republicans just how determined we are.

Don't let your emotions sway you! Think for a bit…it's the ECONOMY…please somebody tell me what this dude is going to do for the country? Is his words going to feed me? I don't know if you all remember but Bush had some good speeches 8 years but where did that leave us?

spectacular obama outscored both mcain and huckabee combined.

GOD HAS SPOKEN.

"The first shall be last and the last shall be FIRST"

What's the point? Black people are mostly Democrats and they represent 30% of SC population. Obama got about 300,000. GOP, Hillary and Edwards got over 500,000. I admit, he got like 35% of all votes - black people and some .. others.

And you ask why? Please let's be realistic on why Obama had such a huge number compared to Clinton, Edwards, McCain and Huckabee. Dont insult our intelligence. God how stupid is our country becoming.

WOW, this happened in a historically red state. This says a lot about the republican candidates and their popularity as well

Hilary Hates Cats so she won't win.

McCain is a dangerous War Monger.

It will be Obama Vs Mitt Romney

The Republicans would have more of a turn out if the media didn't blackout Ron Paul.

with 80% of the African-American vote, which was over 50% of the total vote, that means he had 40% or more even if not one single Caucasian person voted for him. with the other 60% split in some way for the other two, he couldn't lose unless he ran down the street naked or something. but the national vote isn't 50% African-American, more like 12%. so he doesn't start with a 40% lead, just under a 10 percent lead (80% of 12%). he needs the rest from Caucasians, Hispanics, etc. It's a long way from 10% to a majority and getting less than a quarter of the non-African-American votes (1/4 of 88% = 22%) won't do it.

Did you add in the Ron Paul votes that "disappeared"?

I also wonder about the stats for republicans and independents - I believe there
are quite a few. I know I am one, and can recognize a person of such greatness and brilliance, not to mention integrity and vision.

Obama for President!!

It is very clear that Barack Obama has had an impact on the voting populace.

Those of you who have never lead nor ever followed a real leader will always underestimate the importance of vision, inspiration and motivation!

Management is not Leadership just as

Experience does not mean good Judgment!

Go Obama '08

This is an indication that Americans are moving towards a socialist government. Health care and welfare

GEEZ, anyone can beat these lousy republicans….
However, Clinton is the one who can defeat them in November and take back our country!

Go all the Way Senator Clinton, we are with you!

Those are some really high turnout numbers,, makes me wonder ?

The magnitude of Obama's win in South Carolina shows that he is the only Presidential candidate who can unite Americans and the world. He is the only presidential candidate who reached out to the new generation of Americans. I encourage Obama to focus on how he will tranform the economy that is in a shamble right now. Americans need new mind, new hand and new face come November 2008 in Washington.

I WISH CNN WOULD UPDATE THEIR DELEGATES FOR OBAMA,

THANK YOU AMERICAN, MAYBE , JUST MAYBE, WE CAN BE A COLORLESS SOCIETY. ( WISHFUL THINKING)

Good question Diane, if many republicans voted for Obama (as is allowed in SC primary), they may be setting Hillary up for bigger loss than she would have had( I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory), but the question becomes, why would they prefer Obama over Hillary as the Dem. candidate for pres.?

Obama inspires hope for a better future……. no other candidate can do that.

The American people are sick of the GOP. They allow big business to do whatever they want. Lets stop this job outsourcing thats going on, and lets stop making China rich. For some reason the GOP loves china more than America.

Iane, unfortuinately Independents in Az. can't vote in a Presidential Prefence Primary I'll bet they have some stupid law like that in SC as well. If we want to vote we had to re-register in one of the 2 major parties. Since I am equally digusted with both that didn't happen still there are hundreds of thousands of us cut out of the primary process.

Obama's win in South Carolina will be Hillary Clinton's gain.

Sorry Diane but you won't ever find them either. That little piece of information will not be released by the Republican Party OR the Obama Campaign for that matter. Now THAT data would really be the story!

Undecided Democrats,

Pay attention to numbers like these when considering who is more electible.

woooooow !

81% of the votes for him were the black vote. He will need more support than that going into other states. Obama will do as he has done during his entire campaign, now he will hang up the "brother" coat and once again put on the "it's about unity" coat.. He is such a fake and uses race throughout his campaign.

What were the weather conditions yesterday? What were the weather conditions for the republicans?

Obama ?? No Thanks - Go Romey

we just want a president that can stand on his or her own….can Hilary do that?

Diane,

I'm not sure where you can find those stats (they may be out there). But my guess is that you won't find them since independents and republicans had to re-register as democrats to vote. But good luck! please let me know what/where you find!

And the weather outside was frightfull, inside was so delightful, and I really don't want to go……..turn the weather around the GOP would be singing the same song.

AS SHOULD BE, HE IS THE MAN TO GET THE JOB DONE.

I can't wait to have a president I can be PROUD of!!!!

Obama 08!!!!

You might want to take into consideration consulting with a South Carolina meteorologist before you write such newsworthy information.

okay i don't see what the big deal is here,, obviously black americans feel most comfortable with someone who looks more like them,, just like many white and latinos feel more comfortable with someone that looks like them,, that is not racial but personal preference,, it was not suprising that this would happen just as it was not suprising that it happened in N.H. and Nevada,, nor will it be any different when we look back after super tuesday

You can't tell me race was not involved in south carolina, Our local news affiliates that were documenting Mrs. Obamas rounds of the area were all Black enterprises, such as church's, beauty salons, and gatherings. So tell me again how it's not about race…..

And this is important because. . . ? A win of any size is a win.

Obviously, due to its sharpness, personal attacks and desperation, especially by Hillary, as well as the racial and feminist issue, the Dems have more cause to vote at the primaries.

But only in the primaries: at the elections, many will not vote for the Dem's candidate, if it is not the one they are supporting now !!! This is evident reading the blogs and reader opinions !!

Yes, but South Carolina will vote for a white President. There are many blacks in the Democractic Party in South Carolina and many whites in the Republican party.
History shows that the whites always lorded it over in SC. Since 1976, no Democractic Presidential candidate ever won in South Carolina. The whites will thumbed an Obama ticket in 2008, for sure. So forget your arithmetic. It means a lot to the blacks but nothing to the American people.

THE IND. AND THE REP. SEE A GOOD PERSON TO LEAD THE USA INTO THE 4 YEARS. THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE CROSSED OVER TO VOTE FOR THE FUTURE. ENOUGH OF THE CLINTONS

Yes, but South Carolina will vote for a white President. There are many blacks in the Democractic Party in South Carolina and many whites in the Republican party.
History shows that the whites always lorded it over in SC. Since 1976, no Democractic Presidential candidate ever won in South Carolina. The whites will thumb down an Obama ticket in 2008, for sure. So forget your arithmetic. It means a lot to the blacks but nothing to the American people.

Jesse Jackson won South Carolina in the 1980's when he ran for President, also. Obama won't win the nomination or the Presidency.

SC does not require you to say if you or dem or rep, but I worked a poll in SC yesterday and we had a tremendous amount of republicans (people I know)coming in to vote. My guess, for Obama. I have heard some say they would rather face Obama than Clinton in the general and thats why they chose to vote in the democratic primary. Of course, this is only what I know and I do not know how widespread this may have been, but it was happening. So we all need to think about these reults and really wonder if this is a victory for Obama, or a set-up defeat for the democrats in November.

We will see again Republicans , all those republicans who are saying they going to vote for Obama, Lets see the end in November, we going to have another 4 republicans years.

Who's Behind Obama—Same speech each time with no real avenues of policy discussion. The blacks did not vote for our economic concerns, they voted to support the blacks–no problem but lets be real. The Kennedy's are now supporting Obama–no surprise there–they've been behind the scenes with Oprah since the inception. What better way to further their policies than support an inexperienced novice to further their ideology. He is a pawn for the ole money to use. Big–Big–Money, make no mistake, their are republican idiologies here, with a lot of smear tactics. Stop comparing John and Bobby Kennedy to Obama, he is not like the great ones….maybe in his speeches–his are definately motivational–only thing hes got going for him. Obama can and will be swayed by other powerful individuals–just wait it will be known to the country's dispair. Additionally–take away all of the news media, the Oprah's, the Kennedy's and other endorsements, just the candidates–who would win? Make no mistake, Hillary hands down. Wake up people–who is really running, Oprah or the Kennedy's. Does CNN report the Obama tactics against Hillary–no, and why?????? Hillary cant be swayed by powerful individuals, she stands behind her policies–not sure what Obama stands for–but do know that he's got some heavy backers who want their policy ideas, both reprublican and democratic to become a reality.

The Rupublicans are going to go down hard!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahaha! Down with the GOP!!!!!!!!

Let the Republicans vote for whomever they choose.
The Dems and the Independents will carry Obama into the Whitehouse!

Bill Clinton had his chance - twice!

That's all we've had for the last 20 years!
BushClintonClintonBushBush…Enough!
No more Family Dynasties!

Why not vote for real change in November yoyo?
He who gets the most votes will win!

It's time for hope and REAL change.

OBAMA 08 !

Because the blacks came out in droves to help their brother Obama. Without Obama, they would still be hibernating, uncaring as in past Presidential elections, as to which white candidate would be the next President.

yeah thanks to racism at its best! 80% of Black vote, Oh please!

I don't have a problem with a women or a black person being president. I don't like Clinton because I am a christian and she stands for everything the bible teaches. I believe in God and his word. She should not be in office because she is not the person we need in office. She will make our country worse off than what it is. We should put our trust in God and Jesus because that is the right path to go down.

Obama may even put South Carolina into play!

we need to vote for Edwards cause its the only way not to get another republican like bush as the president for 4 more years so everybody stand up and vote Edwards we can still do it and keep the democrate hope's of winning it all

Congrats to you Sen. Obama! I just read the comment leaft by Kim from Dallas and I appreciate what she said! I have been voting for you since this race began. My spirit tells me that you're honest and I appreciate that you don't have any low blows for your oponents. I'm disappointed by the Clintons calling this a 'race' issue when Clinton himself was the person the blacks appreciated most. I recently learned about Gen Y and they nothing but the Truth and Honest and you have that! Not only is America READY for a Change, We're in NEED of a Change!!!

I believe the Nation needs change and who better than Obama! I am Native American, and I will vote for Obama because I believe that he will instill change for the Nation. I have been following Obama since an honor student at West High School said that Obama was his hero last May.

CAN PEOPLE TRUST ME TO DO MY BEST? AM I COMMITTED TO THE TASK AT HAND? DO I CARE ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE AND SHOW IT? IF THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS ARE YES, THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN FAIL.

VOTE FOR CHANGE VOTE FOR OBAMA

Everyone wants a change and that what Obama is. Out of all the years of voting. This is the very first time that I followed the campaigne from the beginning! I'm very exicited and always engage into what Obama have to say. My spirit just agrees with him. IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!