Romney, Clinton Win Nevada Caucuses

Posted on January 19, 2008

Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney won the Nevada caucuses today. Hillary won 51% of the vote, Obama won 45% and Edwards won 4%. On the Republican side, Mitt Romney won 51% of the vote, beating out McCain (13%), Guiliani (4%), Huckabee (8%), Thompson(8%), and Ron Paul (14%).

In South Carolina, the Republican primary was held today -- the Democratic primary won't happen for a week. John McCain won South Carolina with 33% of the vote, beating Huckabee (30%), Thompson (16%), Romney (15%), Paul (4%), Guiliani (2%) and Hunter (0%).

This is a big day for Hillary and for Mitt Romney. Romney has the momentum here, heading into Florida which is a do or die state for Guiliani. Huckabee's second place showing may not be enough to help him raise the big money he needs to go on. The polls show Florida is a toss up with McCain, Guiliani, Romney and Huckabee is a virtual tie. Florida is a winner take all state, so those 57 delegates are a sweet prize for whoever wins.