Decision 2008 (During Our Absence)

Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

On February 12, Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain won the Potomac Primary. Each arena is unique. Virginia is conservative. Maryland is liberal. Washington D.C. is a contradiction. A powerful and poor city. Each underscores Obama and McCain’s electability.

Hawaii and Wisconsin

On February 19, Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain won Wisconsin and Hawaii. Both advanced their cause. However, the victories were cosmetic.

Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, and Vermont

On March 4, Senator Hillary Clinton won Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas. Senator Barack Obama won Vermont. Senator John McCain clinched the Republican Presidential nomination. The Republicans are settled. The Democrats are squabbling. November is on the table.

Mississippi and Wyoming

On March 8, Senator Barack Obama won the Wyoming Democratic Caucus. On March 11, he won the Mississippi Democratic Primary. Congratulations Senator. You lost states you should have won. You won two meaningless states.