Clinton wins New Mexico caucuses

[no name 1]

Posted: 05:16 PM ET

(CNN) — Hillary Clinton has officially won the New Mexico Democratic caucuses, more than a week after the state's February 5 Election Day.

After a nine-day vote count, the state party chairman announced the result Thursday.

Clinton now has one more delegate to add to her total — she will receive 14 of the state's pledged delegates, and Obama 12.

The New York senator and her Democratic rival, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, were separated by just 1,709 votes in the final tally — 73,105 for Clinton, 71,396 for Obama.

The count had been delayed by a large number of provisional ballots.

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Edited February 14, 2008 by illumine

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

In your enthusiasm, you credited one too many for Clinton: it's 49% vs. 48% and 13 vs. 12 delegates, respectively. A very weak showing in NM for the candidate that claimed to have the Hispanic and the female vote locked up - there's 56% female vs. 44% male primary voters in NM.

CNN

Edited February 15, 2008 by Mr. Big Dog

[PlatyPius 5]

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

Blasphemer! Thou shalt not speak ill of the messiah! Satan's Imp shall bring forth happiness and prosperity (to those she doesn't kill, fire or ignore).

[garya505 2]

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

We're not all hispanic here. Albuquerque, the major metro area, is about 50% or so.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

We're not all hispanic here. Albuquerque, the major metro area, is about 50% or so.

No, you're not all Hispanics there but there's a higher portion of Hispanics in NM than most - if not any - states.

Edited February 15, 2008 by Mr. Big Dog

[Ban Hammer 13,641]

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

Blasphemer! Thou shalt not speak ill of the messiah! Satan's Imp shall bring forth happiness and prosperity (to those she doesn't kill, fire or ignore).

quit that or this thread will be closed by request

[sparkofcreation 0]

I wish people would stop using New Mexico as an example of what "Hispanic" voters will do. As New Mexicans always say, "I'm not Hispanic, I'm *Spanish*." Most of the "Hispanics" in New Mexico have had family here for 300 years or so, since it was part of Spain. That's totally different from most places, where the "Hispanic" population are first-, second-, and third-generation Americans.

Apparently the reason it took so long to count was that a HUGE number of non-Democrats tried to vote, including Republicans, Greens, and at least one registered member of the Bull Moose Party.

[garya505 2]

I wish people would stop using New Mexico as an example of what "Hispanic" voters will do. As New Mexicans always say, "I'm not Hispanic, I'm *Spanish*." Most of the "Hispanics" in New Mexico have had family here for 300 years or so, since it was part of Spain. That's totally different from most places, where the "Hispanic" population are first-, second-, and third-generation Americans.

Apparently the reason it took so long to count was that a HUGE number of non-Democrats tried to vote, including Republicans, Greens, and at least one registered member of the Bull Moose Party.

All most people know about New Mexico is that there's "Mexico" in the name.

The Bull Moose party?

[no name 1]

I wish people would stop using New Mexico as an example of what "Hispanic" voters will do. As New Mexicans always say, "I'm not Hispanic, I'm *Spanish*." Most of the "Hispanics" in New Mexico have had family here for 300 years or so, since it was part of Spain. That's totally different from most places, where the "Hispanic" population are first-, second-, and third-generation Americans.

Apparently the reason it took so long to count was that a HUGE number of non-Democrats tried to vote, including Republicans, Greens, and at least one registered member of the Bull Moose Party.

All most people know about New Mexico is that there's "Mexico" in the name.

Apparently most VJers missed the point of her winning NM....

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

We're not all hispanic here. Albuquerque, the major metro area, is about 50% or so.

No, you're not all Hispanics there but there's a higher portion of Hispanics in NM than most - if not any - states.

Come to Cali (or TX). You'll eat your words.

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

In your enthusiasm, you credited one too many for Clinton: it's 49% vs. 48% and 13 vs. 12 delegates, respectively. A very weak showing in NM for the candidate that claimed to have the Hispanic and the female vote locked up - there's 56% female vs. 44% male primary voters in NM.

CNN

I quoted cnn, at the time this story posted.

[GaryC 7]

I wish people would stop using New Mexico as an example of what "Hispanic" voters will do. As New Mexicans always say, "I'm not Hispanic, I'm *Spanish*." Most of the "Hispanics" in New Mexico have had family here for 300 years or so, since it was part of Spain. That's totally different from most places, where the "Hispanic" population are first-, second-, and third-generation Americans.

Apparently the reason it took so long to count was that a HUGE number of non-Democrats tried to vote, including Republicans, Greens, and at least one registered member of the Bull Moose Party.

All most people know about New Mexico is that there's "Mexico" in the name.

Apparently most VJers missed the point of her winning NM....

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

We're not all hispanic here. Albuquerque, the major metro area, is about 50% or so.

No, you're not all Hispanics there but there's a higher portion of Hispanics in NM than most - if not any - states.

Come to Cali (or TX). You'll eat your words.

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

In your enthusiasm, you credited one too many for Clinton: it's 49% vs. 48% and 13 vs. 12 delegates, respectively. A very weak showing in NM for the candidate that claimed to have the Hispanic and the female vote locked up - there's 56% female vs. 44% male primary voters in NM.

CNN

I quoted cnn, at the time this story posted.

So splitting NM is a victory? She has come a long way from being "inevitable".

[no name 1]

I wish people would stop using New Mexico as an example of what "Hispanic" voters will do. As New Mexicans always say, "I'm not Hispanic, I'm *Spanish*." Most of the "Hispanics" in New Mexico have had family here for 300 years or so, since it was part of Spain. That's totally different from most places, where the "Hispanic" population are first-, second-, and third-generation Americans.

Apparently the reason it took so long to count was that a HUGE number of non-Democrats tried to vote, including Republicans, Greens, and at least one registered member of the Bull Moose Party.

All most people know about New Mexico is that there's "Mexico" in the name.

Apparently most VJers missed the point of her winning NM....

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

We're not all hispanic here. Albuquerque, the major metro area, is about 50% or so.

No, you're not all Hispanics there but there's a higher portion of Hispanics in NM than most - if not any - states.

Come to Cali (or TX). You'll eat your words.

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

In your enthusiasm, you credited one too many for Clinton: it's 49% vs. 48% and 13 vs. 12 delegates, respectively. A very weak showing in NM for the candidate that claimed to have the Hispanic and the female vote locked up - there's 56% female vs. 44% male primary voters in NM.

CNN

I quoted cnn, at the time this story posted.

So splitting NM is a victory? She has come a long way from being "inevitable".

What did I say Gary? She won NM? Oh yeah, and I quoted it, didn't even say it.

Edited February 15, 2008 by illumine

[GaryC 7]

I wish people would stop using New Mexico as an example of what "Hispanic" voters will do. As New Mexicans always say, "I'm not Hispanic, I'm *Spanish*." Most of the "Hispanics" in New Mexico have had family here for 300 years or so, since it was part of Spain. That's totally different from most places, where the "Hispanic" population are first-, second-, and third-generation Americans.

Apparently the reason it took so long to count was that a HUGE number of non-Democrats tried to vote, including Republicans, Greens, and at least one registered member of the Bull Moose Party.

All most people know about New Mexico is that there's "Mexico" in the name.

Apparently most VJers missed the point of her winning NM....

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

We're not all hispanic here. Albuquerque, the major metro area, is about 50% or so.

No, you're not all Hispanics there but there's a higher portion of Hispanics in NM than most - if not any - states.

Come to Cali (or TX). You'll eat your words.

14 vs. 12 delegates in NM. That means her overwhelming support among Hispanics is crumbling, doesn't it?

In your enthusiasm, you credited one too many for Clinton: it's 49% vs. 48% and 13 vs. 12 delegates, respectively. A very weak showing in NM for the candidate that claimed to have the Hispanic and the female vote locked up - there's 56% female vs. 44% male primary voters in NM.

CNN

I quoted cnn, at the time this story posted.

So splitting NM is a victory? She has come a long way from being "inevitable".

What did I say Gary? She won NM? Oh yeah, and I quoted it, didn't even say it.

I guess the smiley face in the title was a quote also?

[Amby 490]

hey my husband had a moment of madness because he said "I thought new mexico was in texas?" I choked on my drink. he understands he was wrong now idiot!

[isleta521 5]

It's embarrasing how our state was so late with the count. Not like there is that many folks here. And already a lot of talk of voter fraud. Just rediculous how this state handled it. When I voted at my precinct - I had to leave without voting cus I went during my lunch break. Went back at 3:00 and didnt get out until almost 6:00.

[no name 1]

I guess the smiley face in the title was a quote also?

that was what the kids call a header....