Obama wins again in caucuses — Wyoming’sObama wins again in caucuses — Wyoming’s

[Gunny]

Associated Press
updated 5:15 p.m. CT, Sat., March. 8, 2008

CASPER, Wyo. - Sen. Barack Obama captured the Wyoming Democratic caucuses, seizing a bit of momentum in the close, hard-fought race with rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for the party's presidential nomination.

Obama won 59 percent, or 4,459 votes, to Clinton's 40 percent, or 3,081 votes, on Saturday with 22 of Wyoming's 23 counties reporting. Twelve delegates were at stake. Obama already has a lead in the overall race for nominating convention delegates.

Obama generally has outperformed Clinton in caucuses, which reward organization and voter passion more than do primaries. The Illinois senator has now won 13 caucuses to Clinton's three.

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Sure. Caucuses are just a way to hijack and nullify the popular vote.

 

[DeadCanDance]

Sure. Caucuses are just a way to hijack and nullify the popular vote.

As is the Electoral College. But, I suspect you didn't mind when Gore won the popular vote in 2000, but lost the presidency.

 

[mattskramer]

Sure. Caucuses are just a way to hijack and nullify the popular vote.

I was almost going to participate in the caucus in Texas in support of Obama, but decided not to. Hey, if you are so interested in participating in elections – getting your voice heard, go join the caucus and be a delegate.

 

[Brian Crooks]

I caucused for Obama in Iowa this year and for Kerry in 2004. Caucuses are extremely effective in party building, but according to the Clinton campaign they don't count.