Chris Matthews on MSNBC is still trying to figure out what just happened tonight. What underlying factor played a role in all of these polls being incorrect and not just by a few points here or there, but 10-15 points. Was it race that played a factor where a predominantly White state told pollsters they would support Obama but when they went in to vote… they, as I had originally thought, that Americans just are not ready to support an Black man…
Congratulations to the Clinton camp who have certainly found a second wind early on where it seemed like she was dead in the water. I am certain this puts the African American vote in South Carolina up in the air whether they will go back to supporting the Clintons or can they support “one of their own”.
Now there are talks about a union nomination that Obama was supposed to get from Nevada is being put on hold which could have devastating repercussions to the campaign but as we found out tonight, it is way to early to announce anything. As of today, less than one half of one percent of the American electorate has voted… why not give the other people some say as well before jump on a nominee.
P.S. up to day four now on the MIA amigo
so much for accurate polling. not sure why, but hillary’s victory speech didn’t do much for me. i think she missed a chance to capitalize on what was a feel good moment for her campaign. dunno…it just lacked excitement.
obama losing the woman vote certainly didn’t help his cause. clinton’s emotional play might have helped regain votes from this segment. regardless of the reason, it makes me feel that the democratic primary is going to be decided on super tuesday.
the republican race is a crapshoot at this point. it’s far too early to make any predictions, especially given the strategy of rudy and thompson (aiming for later primary states).