February 20, 2008
Posted: February 20th, 2008 07:38 AM ET
 Sen. Barack Obama greets supporters at a rally in Beloit, Wisconsin, on the eve of Tuesday's primary.
Sen. Barack Obama greets supporters at a rally in Beloit, Wisconsin, on the eve of Tuesday's primary.

(CNN) - Wisconsin and Hawaii handed Sen. Barack Obama his 9th and 10th consecutive wins Tuesday, CNN projects, while Sen. John McCain picked up two more states in his march to the Republican nomination."The change we seek is still months and miles away," Obama said Tuesday night in Houston, Texas.He's emerged as the Democratic front-runner over Sen. Hillary Clinton after a split-decision on Super Tuesday two weeks ago.Full story

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Vig   February 20th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Mr. Obama is in for a reversal of fortune when the people of Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania get their chances. Texan's can spot a tin horn a mile away. Don't feed bull to the people of Ohio and Pennsylvania knows when something doesn't ring true. If people in these 3 states haven't been Obama brainwashed by the media by March 4th – they will hand Clinton the decisive victories that will level this media-tilted playing field.

McCain-in-4, Clarksburg, MD   February 20th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Hillary Clintion needs to spend less time giving Republicans ammunition against Obama. She needs to spend more time telling us how healthcare will be affected the first day of her term, four years later, and at the end of her second term, if voters are willing. Her approach to structuring government policy for healthcare would be EXACTLY like her approach to Education, Finances, Business & Securities Law Enforcement.

Anyone who thinks Hillary Clinton is a one-trick pony is sadly mistaken. Her constituents have demonstrated their faith and trust by reelecting her. Unfortunately Obama usurped Hillary's underlying message on governance by making healthcare seem repetative and dull.

With McCain still in the race, it looks to be an exciting and invigorating election this time around.

Ben   February 20th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

what on earth is McCain talking about?!? Because of the Republicans this country is no longer "free", "safe", "prosperous", or even "proud" anymore!?!

makes me sick to my stomach.

ne,pa   February 20th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Clinton and McCain= corrupt Washington!
Go Obama!

It's not a birth right   February 20th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Hillary is relying on two states to win the election (Texas and Ohio) . If she doesn't win both she is going after Obama's pledge delegates.

Can someone please tell her that the Presidency is not her birth right.

niki   February 20th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

he did it again,lol independance just need to keep going out there and vote for Obama… get hillbill out of the race and we will get the White House back.. we need BUSHS tax cuts and we dont need health insurance for all let them get a job and get it like the rest of us… GO MC Caine GO

Sharon Jenson   February 20th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

The major problem is that Republicans are voting for Obama because they simply detest Hillary. They also have no decent Republican to support.

Obama has been careful to be sure his speeches remain vague; this allows him the opportunity to shake the filthy hands of the Republicans in office.

Careful America — he always points to being non-partisan & working with the politicians in Washington. This is not easy since a true Democrat has completely opposing views than that of the GOP!

Wake up America and quit falling for the smooth talk!

HILLARY 2008!

Texasboo   February 20th, 2008 11:57 am ET

K-Romeo, that is a very astute observation. I can hear it in her "speeches" and she' using code words to say exactly what you've addressed. I predict McCain will do the same and really go after that. After all birds of a status quo feather flocks together (McCain and Clinton are friends, same with Bush).

GOBAMA! Texas for Obama

Randy - Denver   February 20th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Well after months of double digit leads in Texas for Ms. Clinton a strange thing has occurred, her and Mr. obama are neck in neck, the lies posted about him (he is Muslim (NOT) he swore in on the Koran (NOT), he will not salute the flag (NOT) he will not put his hand over his heart during the national anthem (NOT) have not worked, those who bother to think have seen the falsehood of them, of course there are those who, like sheep, will believe any lie they are told if the person being lied about isn't "the right kind" and so they continue to post them and tell them to others who fall for that rubbish. Now the Clinton machine is trying to say Mr. obama is not electable that only Ms. Clinton can withstand against the overpowering Republican machine; that this Senator who came from nowhere, who did not get the support of the Washington machine but from the PEOPLE of all places will get crushed by the entrenched Washington powers. Sounds like a likely scenario except for one small fact she has chosen to ignore, theis unlikely candidate is BEATING on of those Washington Power machines, one that claimed they were the "inevitable" winner, one that claimed "it will all be over on Super Tuesday", one that claimed "he is all talk and no solutions". Now this same machine, as it is getting beaten, claims that this 'upstart' will get crushed by the next machine that only one machine can handle another machine that the "Entrenched Washington Powers' should handle this and us PEOPLE should be quiet and let them do their thing. Well folks I am tired of that reasoning and, as on of the PEOPLE, I say lets go to Texas and Ohio and Rhode Island and PA and every other state and show the machines we are not going to fail, that we can overcome the machines!

Very Concerned Texan   February 20th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Come on Texas! Vote for Senator Clinton!

Very concerned Texan   February 20th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Texas, come on, we cannot allow Mr Obama to win in our state!

I have been interested in politics for 34 years, and have always researched the candidates, regardless of their party.

I encourage you to vote for Senator Clinton-her experience is invaluable.

Somebody start praying-this is serious.

Andrea   February 20th, 2008 11:41 am ET

CNN, my comments were appropriate.

Texas   February 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Mr Romeo, I really don't think Senator Clinton began the race issue.
Mr Obama clarified that when he brought Oprah to the stage.

This has nothing to do with being black, although many are voting on those terms.

I have been interested in politics for 34 yrs. A situation such as this one is not uncommon. What is common is that people fall prey to what they are told & fail to do their homework. It is a matter of perception. There was a hispanic in the race, and I could not vote for him had he made it this far. He needs more experience. I happen to be hispanic.

Senator Clinton still can win

Paul from Kissimmee   February 20th, 2008 11:37 am ET

K-Romeo, where did you hear that? Are you now calling Clinton a racist? PLEASE. That's a cry I've heard too many times before. So she diagrees with a black candidate. Sounds like you have the problem yourself. Go back and listen to your Al Sharpton radio show.

AJ   February 20th, 2008 11:22 am ET

I'd like to see a change Obama – I'd like to actually hear from someone that can attest to your legislative accomplishments. The state senator from Texas said you were able to inspire, well so can any two bit preacher or salesman anywhere in the country. That does not mean they should be president.

Obama and his supporters are disgusting human beings.

Tee in NC   February 20th, 2008 11:09 am ET

I like the match up Obama vs McCain both are not your clinton/bush norm THANK GOD!!

LifeLongDemocrat   February 20th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Hillary can't win regardless of what she does people like K-Romeo attribute all kinds of sinister "things" to her. The Republicans are the real enemy but the Obama supporters think their candidate will continue to wear his teflon suit into November. I think NOT!

Independent Voter, TN   February 20th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I listened to Obama's speech from Texas last night. Very eloquent and very exciting. However, he promises that he will deliver all this change along with all these great programs that will fix all the problems in everyone's life, but there's no way our country can afford all the things he proposes. And the fact is, Congress delivers these things, not the president.

I continue to ask: "Where's the beef?" What has Obama ever done to make us think that he can deliver all this change?

Sarah C.   February 20th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Although he is expected to win Washington and it looks like he won Wisconsin, Mr. McCain does not have the Republican nomination sewn up. The delegates in Wisconsin are not bound to a candidate. The majority of the delegates in the Washington primary are awarded in a winner-take-all system for EACH congressional district, not the state. Furthermore, several major contests are still ahead in which Mr. Huckabee has a strong showing. There is still a chance for Mr. Huckabee to win.

Hillary Supporter MD   February 20th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Yes certainly he has by doing what? When he doesn't have his own words to say for American people what do you think he can do to american people?. "NOTHING". He is lieing to American people by steeling someone else's words the same way like George Bush lied to American people!! Wake up "America". He is a wrong man to be president when he doesn't have his own words!!!!. Most of his policies are similar and close to Clinton's. He is speaking of change. What Change???? When he has policies almost similar to Clinton's. Again he is using the wrod "CHANGE" lieing to American people. He is cheating American people by his words. His words are just "PROMISES" (that to stolen from other people) and not "SOLUTIONS". "Wake up America". PA, OH and TX people realize that he is lieing to American people use your judgement to vote don't get "BRAIN WASHED" by his words they are just "PROMISES" and not "SOLUTIONS"

MistyMystic   February 20th, 2008 10:26 am ET

John McCain will be a fine US President.

K-Romeo   February 20th, 2008 10:25 am ET

what America is saying now is that, it's up to Texas and Ohio to determine if we could possibly have a Black president. The other states (mostly white) have proved that they have changed pertaining to race, but Hillary is saying to them, if you want to stop this black candidate and continue our tradition, this is your chance. Thats why she once believed Obama was winning because of black votes, because to her it have always been about race. If I was White and lived in Texas or Ohio, this would really offend me and she wouldn't get my vote even if I believed in her. Shes saying to Texas and Ohio, vote for me because I'm White regardless of if I'm right.

Shel, Seattle, WA   February 20th, 2008 10:23 am ET

May we not have the Democratic election results from Washington State?? I know they don't involve delegates, but I'd still like to see results from my state, and CNN is a news organization - why aren't the Democratic results being shown???

politicaltiger   February 20th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I like both of them. So I'm happy.

Cecil   February 20th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Sen. Hillary Clinton, "Poor Campaign Strategy" from "Day One"

Much love Sen. Hillary, but Obama 08

Rick Terven Sr   February 20th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Our family has been following this election very close and we continue to be impressed with Senator Obama. This election has our entire family of (5) energized and working to elect Senator Obama.

We are very appreciative of the fact that Seantor Obama believes all of our votes count and asks for our help to bring change once he is elected president.

YES WE CAN

Jane, College Park   February 20th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Fore those of you non-visionary who say Sen Obama is too young and inexperienced,
Imagine if Bill Gates had waited for your approval before creating Microsoft?
Obama has one more thing Hillary and McCain do not have,
it's called VISION.

John from CT   February 20th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Congrats to both. It is only a matter of time before they are "officially" their parties' nominee. So now the "drama" turns to who their respective running mates will be. And thanks to Michelle Obama's comments the sleeping giant (those republicans not in favor of McCain) have been awakened. They want a first lady to represent this country who is and has been proud of this country. So it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds - running mates, debates, negative ads, and how each candidate defends their misstatements while at the same time attacking the others. Good luck to both.

TheLeftNut   February 20th, 2008 9:50 am ET

McCain said : " ...tired philosophy that trusts in government more than the people"

WOW!

I guess we should loose hope in government.

Or maybe your saying you're not trust worthy.

(Notice how he left out "old" in "tired, old" ...wonder why? Hmmm...)

Jane, College Park   February 20th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Fore those of you non-visionary who say Sen Obama is too young and inexperienced,
Imagine if Bill Gates had waited for your approval before creating Microsoft?
He has one thing Hillary and McCain do not have,
OMABA HAS VISION.

Cherrye   February 20th, 2008 9:48 am ET

How much of his winning is really his winning? Alot of McCain supporters have been voting for Obama so he would win over Clinton and then it would be a McCain vs. Obama fight. Then those same supporters vote for McCain in November. Making McCain the clear winner for the white house! Seems Clinton is getting the short straw here! What would the outcome be if these McCain supporters werent voting for Obama? Guess we will never know! The white will be stolen again!

Ted   February 20th, 2008 9:38 am ET

Dear Clinton Supporters:

How long will it take for you to see the writing on the wall? Hillary repeatedly demonstrates that she is only concerned about winning. She is not truly concerned about the voters as she did not have the decency to thank the hundreds of thousands of voters who braved the arctic temperatures to vote for her. She did not show basic courtesy by refusing to congratulate Obama until after her speech, and probably only because her staff did a poll and the results told them she had better do it. Is this who you want to lead our country? Let go of your hate and join the good side of the force!

Bosco   February 20th, 2008 9:28 am ET

Im happy that the american people have start to waik up.We most realise that putting Hillary on top of the democratic party will cost the demodratic parti a lost in the general ELECTION. We need a win in the general Election and to do that we most Elect OBAMA and together we shall WIN the general election. GOOD BLESS AMERICA IF OBAMA WIN.

J Collins   February 20th, 2008 9:10 am ET

They say Obama was stealing Republican votes as well as independent. I would personally love to see a debate between Obama and McCain. I don't think McCain has a chance. Obama is winning by larger numbers than McCain and is a much better communicator, plans or not, he give a heck of a speech. The funny thing is Obama is so evasive on his issues, and McCain keeps tweaking his positions. I don't think it will be an interesting race between Obama and McCain in November, I think Obama will sweep the votes.

David   February 20th, 2008 8:46 am ET

Hillary is unable to show that she is the elder state person. Lack of professionalism on her place.

Obama 08 and beyond!

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