The Results So Far: / Obama Vs. Clinton and Local Races

Clarion Ledger:

Democratic Primary President:
President - Dem Primary
1590 of 1912 Precincts Reporting - 83%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Obama, Barack Dem 200,509 59%
Clinton, Hillary Dem 132,082 39%

Senate Primary:
U.S. Senate - Dem Primary
1583 of 1912 Precincts Reporting - 83%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Fleming, Erik Dem 181,594 65%
O'Hara, Shawn Dem 96,682 35%

Democratic Primary District 1:
U.S. House - District 1 - Dem Primary
448 of 462 Precincts Reporting - 97%
Max Runoff Cands=2
Name Party Votes Vote %
Childers, Travis Dem 37,811 41%
Holland, Steve Dem 29,012 31%
Coleman, Marshall Dem 11,952 13%
Neely, Brian Dem 9,952 11%
Hurt, Ken Dem 3,836 4%

Democratic Primary District 3:
U.S. House - District 3 - Dem Primary
461 of 565 Precincts Reporting - 82%
Name Party Votes Vote %
Gill, Joel Dem 34,679 55%
Eads, Randy Dem 28,902 45%

A couple points:
- The 13% Republican vote can only partially explain the total for Shawn O'Hara (a perennial candidate who I have little respect for) What else is at play here? Are voters punishing him for his past or is racism at play?
- Childers and Holland will go to a runoff to be help on the 1st of April. Both are good choices. I look forward to a respectful couple of weeks.
- Joel Gill is to the right of Gene Taylor and I doubt he will lead a spirited challenge in the 3rd district. If he does intend to fight for it, I do look forward to assisting him. My first choice was proud Democrat Randy Eads.