Primaries
MO: Clinton Takes Lead
By Rob Stein
With election officials reporting a heavy turnout despite terrible weather, Sen. Hillary Clinton appeared to be opening a commanding lead with 25 percent of the vote tallied.
Clinton was leading Sen. Barack Obama 57 percent to 38 percent in the heavily-contested, closely-watched state of Missouri.
Clinton had hoped to benefit from the state neighboring Arkansas, where she has deep roots.
Obama had picked up endorsements from three members of the state's congressional delegation while Clinton had garnered one.
The Democrats allocate delegates proportionally. Forty-seven of the delegates will be awarded according to how well the candidates do in each of nine congressional districts, while 25 will be awarded based on the statewide vote. Sixteen will be unpledged.
Posted at 10:31 PM ET on Feb 5, 2008
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Posted by: rhettroeandbeth | February 6, 2008 12:06 AM | Report abuse
At least you are reporting a %. The others I have checked only have win/lose reports.
Posted by: dotellen | February 5, 2008 11:01 PM | Report abuse
Exit polls, pollster projections are an old hat. What will happen after May 1 2008 is in the ticker on the site.
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Posted by: klpd65 | February 5, 2008 10:56 PM | Report abuse
Uh - that lead has narrowed considerably and of the votes not counted, most of them are from St. Louis - where he is very strong. It will be close at minimum.
Posted by: balthasar78 | February 5, 2008 10:42 PM | Report abuse
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Obama strikes me as a real man, unlike the stepford candidates to which we have become so accustomed with the empty stares and the body language so incredulous. Something truly remarkable is happening with Obama, a real well-spring of enthusiasm. I may just have to vote for him.