Obama's Wins Suprising To Anyone? LA: 57%; NE: 68%; WA: 68%

[RoadRage]

Curious to see how many of you were surprised by Obama's win's today. I knew he'd take Nebraska, but I really DID think it would be a lot closer, even with his big rally on Thursday. I didn't know how he would fare in Washington or Louisianna - but it seems he did well in both states.

So, were you surprised? Does this help him out more then expected going into the other states.. or does this really not matter much?

[Colobo]

1. I'm surprised he whooped Hillary so bad tonight.

[THUNDER HANDS]

2. no

I mean, what's there not to like?

[BattyDem]

3. I was (cautiously) optimistic that he would win, but ...

the large margins really did surprise me.

[RoadRage]

6. Yup.. honestly, I was shocked.

After our caucus this morning I saw that Obama would probably win pretty easily in Nebraska.. but 68% even shocked me. We were thinking 55%.. maybe 60%.

I had no idea how he'd do in the other two states... GOBAMA!

[Mojambo]

4. Thought it'd be a bit tighter, but that he would win comfortably. n/t

[Fresh_Start]

5. Not surprised, caucuses bring out the the most fervant supporters

the 15%.

[tabasco]

18. Sounds like a good thing.

If it was Hillary, you would crow, "it's the most informed, involved voters who caucus.

[Fresh_Start]

36. I'm an Edwards supporter

I think the method that brings out the most voters is best

[tabasco]

38. Edwards is no longer in the race.

Join the cult!

[Fresh_Start]

39. I am aware of that, but HELL NO

Obama reminds me a lot more of George Bush than he does of either Kerry or Gore.

[tabasco]

40. Then you support Hillary?

That's what I thought from your other posts.

Or do you prefer Huckabee or McCain?

[Fresh_Start]

48. I voted for Edwards in the primary

I'm now focusing on which Congressional races to support

[Fresh_Start]

49. I really want a brokered convention

maybe I'll get my preferred candidates (first Gore, then Edwards)

[NOLALady]

44. Obama is not Kerry, Gore or Edwards.

But all of the other candidates are frightening, IMO.

[gmudem]

24. Yeah thats pretty rough

Having dedicated supporters who believe in a candidate coming out and voting for him. Whoda thunk it?

[Fresh_Start]

37. what if the other 85% doesn't support their opinion?

we need the method that brings out the most voters

[democrattotheend]

41. So doesn't that say something about the candidates?

If one candidate is able to bring out more "fervent supporters" who are willing to take the time to caucus, doesn't that suggest greater enthusiasm on the part of his supporters?

[newmajority]

7. I knew damn well he was going to win big in Washington State

Figured he would win Nebraska, with Nelson's endorsement. Louisiana was a bit more surprising, given the stranglehold the DLC seems to have on the party down there.

[Fresh_Start]

9. LA was the only exit poll I could find from today

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/primaries/results/epolls/#LADE

[ShadowLiberal]

8. I was surprised by the huge margin

It's great for him to win to win Nebraska and Washington by a 2 to 1 margin, and win the other two contests by large margins as well.

[zulchzulu]

10. It was obvious with the huge African-American vote in Nebraska...

:sarcasm:

GOBAMA!

[Quixote1818]

16. And Washington. There is but what, 2 or 300 whites in Washington?

I mean the state is named after Booker T. Washington for Christ sake! :sarcasm:

[RoadRage]

17. Haha!

Actually.. one precint in Omaha (heavy black) was the only precinct to make Hillary not viable. 1400 caucusers - and only 26 for Hillary. That group must have been pretty depressed.

[workinclasszero]

33. LOL for sure

All three of them swamped the caucus sites for Obama!

GOBAMA!!

[New Dawn]

11. I'm not surprised that he won 68% in Nebraska

I thought he might even win 70-80%.

[Quixote1818]

13. Who do you think will win in Maine and by what? nt

[usregimechange]

12. KICK

[knowledgeispwr]

14. I thought he *could* win all three, but didn't think he would

I thought that Clinton might squeak out one. I'm more surprised by the margins though.

[Adelante]

29. That's about how I saw it going in, too, and the margins shocked me nt

[bilgewaterbill]

15. Wins weren't surprising. Margins were.

[democrattotheend]

42. Agreed, especially Washington State

I thought maybe the lopsided margins for Obama in Super Tuesday caucus states might have been because Clinton did not campaign in them. But they both campaigned in Washington, and Obama still won 2-1. That was surprising.

[harun]

19. It is the margins that is surprising, very important with how close it is

AND SUPER GOOD NEWS !!!!!

[joshcryer]

20. I fully expected Obama's win, in fact, I predicted it this morning.

[Meldread]

21. That's the real story - the large margins.

I expected Obama to win, the question was by how much. It was a blow out in every single state. That should be a sign. If I were the Super Delegates of a state that blew out for Obama like that, I'd be hitching my wagon to him ASAP.

[RoadRage]

22. Yeah.. it seems when Obama Wins (because he had a chance to campaign).. he REALLY WINS

Clinton blows the numbers out in some states..... like MI & FL... :eyes:

[Drunken Irishman]

23. I'm not surprised he won, but I thought it would be closer.

I thought he'd take Washington by 15, Nebraska by 10 and LA by 5-10%.

[Lex Talionis]

30. Questions from a newbie

Hope this is the right place to post this.
Before anybody gets all wild eyed about what I am going to ask. A little about myself. I'm an Independent, pure and simple. So that may disqualify me right there from posting on this site. Always loved how the Big Dog acted during the 90's. Until I had a Daughter and realized that maybe my thinking about women was wrong. Since I treated women the way Bill did/does. Truly was shocked when NOW gave Bill a pass on Monicagate. I mean, after telling me all those years that it is wrong when a man in power uses that to influence young women. Born in the South raised a racist, had an epiphany,Black man stood up for me when no one else would, and realized that real men come in all colors. I believe that Obama is the truest and best way to change this country. I'm part of America that thinks, Democrat or Republican, they are two sides of the same coin. I have lurked here for years and I also learned that some Liberals think like me. So here goes.

Do all those who support the Clinton's, really believe that Bill will just sit back and stay in the background?

Do you think that it was OK for Bill to take advantage of young women the way he did When he was President? If so why? Please don't use "its personal business" argument. Also don't use that Bush.....fill in the blank. The reason I asked that question is,in my experience, if your spouse can't trust ya, I can't either.

If Obama wins the most votes in the primary, but not enough to win the nomination and the super delegates give it to Hill/Bill. Will you be as outraged as people were about the selection of Bush? I was very surprised when Donna Brazil(sp?)said she would quit the Democratic party if that happens. And final question.

In the last election did anybody here notice that the two candidates were both megarich white men, who went to the same elite college, were both members of the same secret organization, and during all the debates( that I saw)wore red ties and blue suits? Thats just something to think about when you say you are given a choice. Cause if Obama isn't enough to shake our political landscape to its foundation, nothing is. Sorry in advance if I did not follow protocal or I hurt some of the more sensitive feelings here. Thank you for your time.

[blondie58]

34. welcome to DU, Lex Talionis

and thank you for this post. You're absolutely right about the last election being between two very similar mega rich white men. That is one of the reasons that I support Barack. He is new and fresh and able to attract many besides Democrats. I am tired of the Bush/Clinton/Bush dynasties. This country really needs a change.

[Lex Talionis]

35. Thank you Blondie58

Hope I get to stay long enough to get the answers I seek.

[goodgd_yall]

25. I was surprised his win in Louisiana wasn't bigger

But, otherwise I was expecting him to get about 2/3 of the vote in each state, which he did.

[Big Blue Marble]

27. You are so clever, not.

You were basing your expectations of a bigger win on what?

The turn out was low and the black vote was somewhat depressed due
to the deplorable conditions left by Katrina.

I am just happy that the people who voted still had enough faith in our system
to show up.

[goodgd_yall]

46. Not trying to be clever

Louisiana's results were my one surprise. I thought he'd have about 2/3 of the vote as he did in Washington and Nebraska.

[goodgd_yall]

47. Dupe

[Warren DeMontague]

26. I think the more people see of Obama, the more they like him.

I think pretty much everybody knows Hillary by now, and they know how they feel about her.

With her high negatives among the general population, that's one of the big problems I foresee if she gets the nomination.

[mmonk]

28. No, not really. I thought these states is where he would show strength.

[ileus]

31. Did people not see hillary on the ticket?

[jasmine621]

32. More scary than surprising are the margins. Afraid for November.

I don't believe these people are Dems voting for Obama, just Hillary haters.

[NOLALady]

45. I'm pretty certain

many Louisiana voters are Hillary haters.

[NOLALady]

43. I am surprised and pleased that he won in Louisiana.

I really did not expect it. Hubby voted for him, but I voted for Edwards as he was still on the ballot.

I can't say if the Saturday win will help him. Who knows? Nothing is "normal" anymore.