by Kathryn E.
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January 15, 2006

Massachusetts: Super Tuesday - FINAL RESULTS

February 06, 2008 03:31 AM EST
views: 187 | rating: 9.5/10 (29 votes) | comments: 57
With 2088 of 2167 precincts reporting, here are some close to final tallies:
From Boston. com A fascinating map.

http://media-files.gather.com/images/d901/d580/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

Statewide:

 Democrats:
Clinton: 56%
Obama: 41%


Republicans:
Romney: 51%
McCain: 41%
Huckabee: 4%
Paul: 3%

A few breakdowns by town:

Belmont: (all precincts counted)

Democrats:
Obama 52%
Clinton: 46%

Republicans:
Romney: 65%
McCain: 30%
Huckabee: 2%
Paul: 2%

Boston: (all precincts counted)

Democrats:
Obama: 53%
Clinton: 45%


Republicans:
McCain: 47%
Romney: 44%
Huckabee: 3%
Paul: 4%

 Interesting tidbit:

McCain did the best and Romney the worst here:
Mount Washington, Mass.
McCain: 82%
Romney: 9%


Clinton did the best and Obama the worst here:
Acushnet:
Clinton: 76%
Obama: 20%

***




Last night:
 Compare this result with some of the earlier results: 9 p.m. (from my earlier article)


Republicans - Belmont - (8-9 p.m.)
Romney 75%
McCain - 23 %
Huckabee - 1 %
Paul: 1 %.



Democrats - 9 p.m.
 Statewide:
Clinton: 57%; Obama: 39%, with 261 of 2167 precincts reporting.

Belmont: Clinton: 44 %
Belmont: Obama: 53%. With 261 of 2167 precincts reporting.

Wellesley: Clinton: 47%
Wellesley: Obama: 51%

Newton: Clinton: 48%
Newton: Obama: 50%

Tisbury: Clinton: 42%
Tisbury: Obama: 56%

Concord: Clinton: 39%
Concort: Obama: 59%

Milton: Clinton: 50%
Milton: Obama: 45%

Worcester: Clinton: 64%
Worcester: Obama: 33%
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Comments: 57

Maya W. Feb 6, 2008, 3:56am EST
I think it's very instructive and interesting that Hillary came out ahead with double digits INSPITE of the endorsement of major figures in MA for Obama.
Jo C. Feb 6, 2008, 3:57am EST
Interesting, for sure!
James B. Feb 6, 2008, 4:07am EST
Yes. The Mayor of Boston endorsed Clinton, I believe, and the working class towns near New Hampshire voted heavily for Obama. I think Obama will end up with the nomination. He is going to arrive at the convention gaining momentum and Clinton will not, I suspect. This may lead the super delegates to switch allegiances at the convention itself, if not before (this kind of thing usually plays out at the 11th hour, from what I recall).
Kathryn E. Feb 6, 2008, 4:08am EST
Maya: Exactly.
Kathryn E. Feb 6, 2008, 4:10am EST
James: Obama did not do as well as many predicted, nationwide. But we shall see. I like Obama VERY much but I think Clinton has a better chance of beating McCain.

Now, about that Romney guy. What's up with that?

I have personal opinions on that.
elizabeth e. Feb 6, 2008, 4:34am EST
What about Carver?
I can but peer from around the globe and wonder about anyone voting Republican after the Bush Presidency debacle - but especially so for McCain.
Emma L. Feb 6, 2008, 4:38am EST
Thanks for the breakdown of votes
Kathryn E. Feb 6, 2008, 5:38am EST
Bob- I don't really know where Carver is on a map. It is by shape of state. Click on the Boston.com link in the article and you will find the map.
Kathryn E. Feb 6, 2008, 5:39am EST
Magi, the people in this country are a miracle to behold and understand.
Danielle P. Feb 6, 2008, 5:44am EST
Thanks for such detailed results;interesting.
sebastian b. Feb 6, 2008, 6:23am EST
Oh,yeah! It is raining today here in Switzerland. Who is the worst, we do know, who willbe the best? An old fighter, a female president or an afro - american? May be all the three together should leed the world`s wagon.
This is a strange election indeed.
Shannon (Stranger in your midst) L. Feb 6, 2008, 7:47am EST
This is why I do not care for television news. My own choice of local news stations projected one candidate and stuck with it up until I went to bed. Then on at least 2 occasions the other candidate ended up the winner of those states. They need to keep their collective mouths shut until the votes are done being counted. *anger seething*

I chose Obama, despite Hillary having more experience. I believe he's a better leader, less a politician. Still, either of them will more likely prove to be a FAR cry better than what we have in the White House now. That rat bastard needs to go, in my opinion.
Mary M. Feb 6, 2008, 8:29am EST
It was quite an exciting evening. Thanks for the updates throughout and this great reporting on the final results.
Regina L. Feb 6, 2008, 8:40am EST
Thanks for the update
Donna Marie G. Feb 6, 2008, 9:17am EST
The results are very interesting. Good job!

Maya, I believe it is quite possible that the backing of the prominent people hurt Obama because there are a fair amount of folks who don't like 'Ted' (even in Massachusetts) for the obvious reasons.

Unfortunately, forgiveness and putting the past in the past does not apply in politics. There simply isn't anything to fear from Ted Kennedy. He is only one man and not going any further in politics than he is right now.

I'm glad Hillary took Massachusetts!
Moh H. Feb 6, 2008, 10:16am EST
Saying it was just Ted, who is going nowhere, is being inaccurate and oversimplifying. It was Ted, Kerry (I know. I've been flooded with his emails for a while now), AND the governor who endorsed Obama and the state STILL went for Clinton by 15% points. That is NOT a "close race".

And along the same line, in California, Mrs. Obama, Oprah, and Mrs. Ahnold all rallied in favor of Obama, and not only the state, but the women's vote IN that state, went for Clinton.

Not sure how much Obama's headliner endorsements are gaining him.

I say let Hillary get in there with a pitch fork and muck out the mess created by the shrub and company. She's got the stomach for it. I really don't think Obama does. Then in 4 or 8 years, he can ride in on his steed and create the next Camalot on a cleaner field - if he is still interested.
blaine d. Feb 6, 2008, 10:57am EST
it is about the same in florida!!
James B. Feb 6, 2008, 10:57am EST
One of the analysts on CNN last night said that the Kennedy endorsements were mostly used to gain support in western states though appearances at rallies, and that Kennedy did almost no campaigning for Obama in MA.
Jessica I. Feb 6, 2008, 12:07pm EST
great article. thanks for sharing.
LILLIAN H. Feb 6, 2008, 12:27pm EST
WILL I LIKE CLINTON and she has and good teacher and that is her husband, also she is good to without him. I want a woman in and she is the best . they have ,so my vote is for CLINTON ONLY.
Terry Shaw Feb 6, 2008, 12:50pm EST
I agree with Maya about the endorsements on the Democratic side. I find this all very exciting. So many states that have never really had a say in the nominating proces will this time around.

As for the GOP? Looks like Romney is toast! I am surprised that righwingers like Rush Limbaugh despise McCain so much.
Ramzy S. Feb 6, 2008, 12:58pm EST
:)
maryanne r. Feb 6, 2008, 1:03pm EST
I was disappointed that Dennis Kucinich dropped out of the race. Even though he didn't have much chance I liked him and what he stood for.
I heard some tv announcers saying, "Kucinich is for the poor. SOmebody better tell him the poor don't vote." Best wishes Thanks for all the work analyzing the election. Maryanne
holly s. Feb 6, 2008, 1:16pm EST
I feel like the only one in the world that does not like the "front runners" the rest of the world seems so smitten with
holly s. Feb 6, 2008, 1:16pm EST
great article Kathryn
Karen T. Feb 6, 2008, 1:52pm EST
Maryanne, those announcers were wrong. I'm poor and live in MA, and I voted for Kucinich even though he'd dropped out. Just because the right-wing political machine had marginalized him by getting him excluded from debates didn't mean they could stop me from voting for the only candidate I genuinely trusted. Of course, my dream that the rest of my state would do as I had didn't happen, but I couldn't in good conscience have filled in any oval other than the one next to Dennis' name.
Jan S. Feb 6, 2008, 3:32pm EST
I still think we need to dump them all and find some qualified, honest candidates. Hillary scares me. The alternatives are better, but there are no candidates on either side that inspire confidence.
Kathy P. Feb 6, 2008, 3:44pm EST
I will have to show this to my daughter. She voted for the first time last night and was watching the results and not understand how they were coming up with what they were reporting. This may help her.
Kathryn E. Feb 6, 2008, 3:58pm EST
Sebastian, strange and so typically American.
Kathryn E. Feb 6, 2008, 4:08pm EST
Thanks all
Sharon P. Feb 6, 2008, 4:48pm EST
Thanks
Anne B. Grote Feb 6, 2008, 4:50pm EST
Thanks for this, Kathryn.
Digital Dogs Feb 6, 2008, 5:58pm EST
Great work Kathryn! 10!
Lawrence J, H. Feb 6, 2008, 6:35pm EST
looks like someone in Washington wants to see a puppet in the white house,

yes i am a Democrats but I'm for Obama. but I am a strong Democrats and if Hillary Clinton win the nomination I will vote for her.
even though people think that bill Clinton will be pulling her strings
Jennifer C. Feb 6, 2008, 7:30pm EST
Just as I thought we were in for Super Tuesday's election results, we were actually in for Super Tuesday WEATHER, and its results! 50 dead, a Memphis Mall in ruin, 5 miles away, a university in ruin, it was incredible. Couldn't have watched the results if we wanted to. Sirens going off everywhere; wouldn't stop! It made election results a very low priority on our list, as we were hovering in the bathroom!
Kathryn E. Feb 6, 2008, 7:36pm EST
Jennifer: that is terrible. I am so sorry.

Thanks Digi - the Boston.com map made it enjoyable and easy - well, easy ish.

thanks all
Kathryn E. Feb 6, 2008, 7:37pm EST
Thank you, Anne B. Grote and Sharon P.

Anne B. Grote: Best of luck to your brother T - the delegate!!!!
Sophiya S. Feb 6, 2008, 11:02pm EST
interesting results
Nana Gill Feb 7, 2008, 12:14am EST
Kathryn, This was interesting. I always had the impression the Hillary was the brains behind the brawn. Guess I could have misunderstood. My advice to all, get an honest candidate or run for the mountains. The sword of justice hangs heavy and history is there for us to learn from so we do not repeat the mistakes of societies which have long since crumbled. I love the concept we were built upon, but, that has been buried deep a long time ago. You are jumping out of the frying pan into the fire and it's only going to get a lot hotter. And she was singing, "Bye bye Miss American Pie..."
LILLIAN H. Feb 7, 2008, 12:37am EST
thank you
Kathryn E. Feb 7, 2008, 1:04am EST
Nana; "Drove my Chevy to the levy, but the Levy was dry.." May the best candidate win, for a change.
Kathryn E. Feb 7, 2008, 1:07am EST
Thank you, Sgiriet and LILLIAN.
siddhi b. Feb 7, 2008, 5:46am EST
thanx 4 the interesting detailed results!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pamela r. Feb 7, 2008, 7:08am EST
Interesting results.
Anne B. Grote Feb 7, 2008, 11:47am EST
Kathryn, thanks so much for keeping us up with the latest results. I can't remember an election that was so exciting! Should be more interesting news.......
Thanks.
Kathryn E. Feb 7, 2008, 6:58pm EST
thanks for stopping by, siddhi, pamela, Renda, and

Anne B. Grote.
Georgiana S. Feb 7, 2008, 9:40pm EST
Still don't thing California has definitive results yet!
Cheryl B. Feb 7, 2008, 10:31pm EST
I am so excited that we may have a woman as President! I feel very fortunate to be alive to witness such a legendary time...
~*~Nina~*~ R. Feb 8, 2008, 12:24am EST
Thank you so much for the information! I don't think that the elections have been this exciting in a long time!
Kathryn E. Feb 8, 2008, 2:14am EST
Cheryl, that would be terrific! Wait and see.

Thanks, Nina.
Claudia (kitty-cat) K. Feb 8, 2008, 5:23pm EST
Kathryn, what happens now that Romney quit? Does he give his delegates to someone else?
Lauri Ward Feb 9, 2008, 8:10am EST
Good job, as usual, Kathryn!
Thank you for the breakdown.
Kathryn E. Feb 9, 2008, 7:01pm EST
Hi Lauri, thanks for stopping by.

Claudia, thank you.
Cheryl R. Mar 3, 2008, 10:16pm EST
Thanks, Kathryn.
Felicia R. Apr 23, 2009, 11:20am EDT
Its cool looking back at history I have got to live through

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