It was billed as the day that would reveal the two White House contenders. Instead, it left us exactly where we started – with no idea who would get the chance to run for president.
So-called “Super Tuesday,” where 22 American states went to the polls for their presidential primaries, turned out to be something of a disappointment. The media had billed it as the defining moment in the campaign trail, the day when two clear frontrunners would emerge.
The Democrat race proved to be particularly fraught, with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama almost neck and neck after all results were in. Both candidates claimed victory, although both were to some extent right in doing so.
Clinton won more delegates overall, although Obama claimed more states. The intense battle between the two looks certain to go all the way, with neither managing to enjoy a clear lead.
Worryingly for the Obama camp, though, his recent surge in momentum was unable to produce a clear advantage for him, and that should give Clinton fresh confidence.
The Republican campaign proved slightly more conclusive. John McCain was the happiest of the candidates, gaining a lead of several hundred candidates over nearest rival Mitt Romney.
Even so, McCain is still nowhere near the number of delegates needed to secure victory, and his rivals will no doubt continue to push him hard. And despite his healthy advantage, Romney and Mike Huckabee will still feel they have a part to play in this election.
So, while “Super Tuesday” turned out not to be the climax of this fascinating election, it does leave an exciting battle ahead for both parties.
Links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/americas/2008/vote_usa_2008/default.stm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/uselections2008?CMP=KNC-ecsearch&HBX_PK=politics-us-elections-1&HBX_OU=50
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/
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