by Patti W.
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September 8, 2006

Clinton has received more votes than anyone running for president

March 07, 2008 08:55 AM EST
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ABC & NBC reporting that Hillary's received thousands more votes than Sen. Obama in this year's contests

Hillary Clinton has received more votes than anyone else running for President this year, Democrat or Republican, according to new estimates from ABC and NBC News. The new numbers -- bolstered by decisive wins in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island. Following are the latest estimates from the networks:

ABC: Hillary Clinton has received 13,568,891 votes so far in primaries and caucuses while Sen. Obama has received 13,565,339.
NBC/MSNBC: Hillary Clinton has received 13,521,832 votes so far in primaries and caucuses while Sen. Obama has received 13,497,175.

In addition to the overall lead in votes, Hillary holds a significant lead in votes among Democrats. Hillary has received nearly 10.3 million votes among Democrats so far while Sen. Obama has received 9.2 million.

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Comments: 13

Tom L. Mar 7, 2008, 9:17am EST
That may be true, but because of the way the US' Electoral College system works, shear numbers are not important (whether that is "right" is a topic for another post).
Whoever becomes the Democratic candidate is expected to get ALL of the votes from NY, NJ, PA, Mich, Ill, Calif, etc., because those states "normally" vote Democratic...
Linda G. Mar 7, 2008, 9:22am EST
Statistics are interetsing, but often only tell part of the story. What I find most important is that Senator Clinton is winning thestates that a Democrat needs to win the final election. Obama is also winning mostly in caucus states, where his loving supporters tend to bully others into voting for him. Wheny ou have the private ballot box, he does not do as well. Bottom line is, I doubt he can win the general election, he will be vetted by the media by then and his swooning faithful will fade away slowly, but surely.
Jared P. Mar 7, 2008, 9:26am EST
These numbers include FL and MI!
Joe T. Mar 7, 2008, 11:20am EST
The numbers are interesting but the number of delegates gained favors Obama. It is our system and we have to work with it. Obama is losing right now because he isn't answering questions forthrightly. He has begun to duck important issues. I think that Hillary and Obama should team up and run together. They are wanted almost equally by the many Democratic voters. If ever there was a time to race together it is now.
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Mar 7, 2008, 11:37am EST
Oh, the two are virtually neck and neck with the momentum on the Clinton side. Even the delegate counts aren't that disparate. It's very telling that 27,000,000 votes give only a few thousand people lead.

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
Peter Wimsey Mar 7, 2008, 11:42am EST
What is very exciting is that the number of Democratic voters in the primaries exceeds the numbers of Democratic voters in the last presidential elections.

If the party can unite behind a candidate, it is going to be a very bad year for everyone attached to the sleazy and corrupt Republican party.
Sue H. Mar 7, 2008, 4:11pm EST
Only if you include MI AND FL!!!!! See below:


State Date % Vote In Obama Clinton
Popular Vote Total - - 12,999,365 12,410,712
Popular Vote (w/FL) - - 13,575,579 13,281,698
Popular Vote (w/FL & MI)* 13,575,579 13,610,007
Chucky D. Mar 7, 2008, 9:08pm EST
Clinton needs to come clean on her and Bill's taxes and open the Clinton Library White House records.

She talks out of both sides of her mouth -- claiming her experience as first lady makes her qualified to be president yet restricting access preventing access to the archives.

Her organization deflects any questions about campaign financing by dredging up Tony Resco's contributions to Obama. Never mind that her husband received $31.3 "gift" to the Clinton Foundation for appears to be little more than influence peddling.

The Clinton camp are stalling, hoping that this issue will disappear. Do we have to wait until the general election before the Clinton dirty laundry gets aired out and we hand the presidency to John McCain?
Alan D. Mar 7, 2008, 9:49pm EST
" What is very exciting is that the number of Democratic voters in the primaries exceeds the numbers of Democratic voters in the last presidential elections."

OBAMA = brand new voters. If the DNC gets rid of them, oh boy, oh boy! Missed opportunities. If DNC turns off these voters, they will be neck in neck with the GOP like in 2000 all the time.

Young people are idealistic (can I say socialist). they always want to save the world, help the poor,... They don't pay taxes, so they don't care if taxes are high or low. They vote democrat. Usually they stay home. Barack is bringing them out. The DNC can have a lock on them. Let's see what they do.
Alan D. Mar 7, 2008, 9:49pm EST
Chucky D, after them slamming Obama on integrity, I think this a fair question now.
Patti W. Mar 7, 2008, 10:31pm EST
The idea that the young people are coming out in droves does not impress me.Yes it is nice they want to get involved,but they are not as knowledgable or as experienced in life as the adults who know that we need someone strong and experienced for president.They forget this isnt american idol.
Alan D. Mar 8, 2008, 8:19am EST
It certainly does not impress senior citizens, and yes they are a bit naive (18-25). However the 25-35 people are considered young, they are the economic driving force and are paying the social security that they will never benefit from.
Senior citizen are looking from programs. they may be sympathetic to Hillary, the politics of yesterday, the cynicism, the bickering. That's old. Hillary and the Madeline Albright are so yesterday, get rid of them. Maybe we should have a voting age limit, say 75. In some state we take their drive license away, some of them can't reason
Patti W. Mar 8, 2008, 1:25pm EST
Well....maybe on the voting age limit,they ought to at least be able to figure out how to work the machines(Florida) and driving,I think you should have to take a driving test from age 70 on every time you renew your license.Not commenting on the rest today.I am in a sick and tired mode,tired of seeing all of them, on all the news,all the time.

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