Kentucky and Oregon Primary Results(05/20/2008) 
5:52
Maddy: 
The first of the Kentucky polls to close do so at 6pm (EST) - the majority of the polls will close at 6pm (CST).

But we'll see what the "experts" have to say in the meantime.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 5:52 Maddy
5:56
Maddy: 
Early exit polls in Kentucky suggest that Hillary Clinton supporters in that state have not taken to the idea of voting for Barack Obama in November, if he is the candidate.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 5:56 Maddy
5:57
Maddy: 
Only 33% of the Clinton supporters polled said that they would vote for Obama in the general election
Tuesday May 20, 2008 5:57 Maddy
5:58
Maddy: 
71% of Obama supporters said that they would vote for Clinton if she were to win the nomination
Tuesday May 20, 2008 5:58 Maddy
5:59
Maddy: 
41% said that they would back McCain and 23% said that they would not vote at all
Tuesday May 20, 2008 5:59 Maddy
6:01
Maddy: 
51 delegates are at stake in Kentucky - the state also sends 9 superdelegates to the convention
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:01 Maddy
6:02
Maddy: 
As the majority of the state is still voting - it's likely that we won't get any "real" results until after 7pm (EST)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:02 Maddy
6:04
Maddy: 
The excitement of the Presidential race has been tempered by the announcement that Senator Edward Kennedy (D MA) has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:04 Maddy
6:06
Maddy: 
The announcement has sent a shock wave through the political curcuit and beyond.   Messages of well wishes and prayers have been sent from all sides of the aisle and from around the world.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:06 Maddy
6:09
Maddy: 
Still no official results from Kentucky - Senator Clinton had enjoyed a sizable lead going into the primary, similiar to her lead going into the West Virginia primary last week.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:09 Maddy
6:11
Maddy: 
Senator Obama, however, raised the most money in the state - gaining over $700,000 in contributions from the Bluegrass state.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:11 Maddy
6:12
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Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:12 
6:12
Maddy: 
we're going to take a short break and rejoin the live blog closer to 7pm -
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:12 Maddy
6:34
Maddy: 
we're back
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:34 Maddy
6:35
Maddy: 
with 5% of the precincts reporting - Clinton 52% Obama 44%
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:35 Maddy
6:35
Maddy: 
but it's early -
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:35 Maddy
6:36
Maddy: 
3 more contests after tonight
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:36 Maddy
6:37
Maddy: 
DNC will rule on May 31st regarding Florida and Michigan delegates
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:37 Maddy
6:40
Maddy: 
7% of the vote in - Clinton 51% - Obama 45%
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:40 Maddy
6:41
Maddy: 
Senator Obama outspent Senator Clinton in Kentucky - but did not campaign (much) in person
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:41 Maddy
6:43
Maddy: 
CNN is discussing Senator Kennedy
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:43 Maddy
6:48
Maddy: 
Senator Kennedy was the "champion" of the cause to make Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday a national holiday
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:48 Maddy
6:50
Maddy: 
Senator Hillary Clinton made strong statements against the press' coverage of her campaign
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:50 Maddy
6:51
Maddy: 
CNN experts question the timing of her comments
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:51 Maddy
6:52
Maddy: 
they are not doubting that comments have been made and expressed - but they do not feel that it has defined her run for office
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:52 Maddy
6:54
Maddy: 
11% of Kentucky's numbers are in - Clinton leads 50% to 47%.  
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:54 Maddy
6:55
Maddy: 
the early numbers are a bit misleading as the early reporting precincts are from areas where Senator Obama was expected to do better.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:55 Maddy
6:56
Maddy: 
4 minutes until all polls in Kentucky are closed
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:56 Maddy
6:58
Maddy: 
Polls in Oregon will not close until 11pm (EST)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:58 Maddy
7:00
Maddy: 
CNN Projects Hillary Clinton is the winner in Kentucky
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:00 Maddy
7:01
Maddy: 
based on exit polls they predict a win of a possible 30 points
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:01 Maddy
7:02
Maddy: 
15% of the vote is in 50% for Clinton and 47% for Obama based on the exit polls
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:02 Maddy
7:03
Maddy: 
Senator Clinton is banking on a big popular vote boost.  
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:03 Maddy
7:03
Maddy: 

Senator Clinton is expected to speak some time around 8-9pm

Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:03 Maddy
7:05
Maddy: 
No experts expect the Democrats to win Kentucky in November
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:05 Maddy
7:07
Maddy: 

78% seniors;    74% non-college whites;   65% said economy is number 1 concern and Senator Clinton won those voters 2 to 1.

Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:07 Maddy
7:13
Maddy: 
reps and reporters from the Clinton camp insist that Senator Clinton is in the race until the end
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:13 Maddy
7:14
Maddy: 
the question is when the "end" is - whether it be June 3rd - or the last week in August
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:14 Maddy
7:16
Maddy: 
23% of the vote reporting - 54% Clinton,  43% Obama
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:16 Maddy
7:17
Maddy: 
And we're going to take another break from the live blogging - we'll check in later and definitely be back at 11pm to get the results from Oregon.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:17 Maddy
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Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:42 
8:17
Maddy: 
Senator Clinton is speaking to her supporters
Tuesday May 20, 2008 8:17 Maddy
8:19
Maddy: 
66% of the vote is in - Clinton 64% - Obama  37% -
Tuesday May 20, 2008 8:19 Maddy
8:22
Maddy: 

Senator Obama is not expected to speak until closer to the close of the polls in Oregon.

He is in Iowa tonight.  

Tuesday May 20, 2008 8:22 Maddy
8:23
Maddy: 
Again, we'll check in later and be back to live blog closer to 11pm (EST)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 8:23 Maddy
8:23
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Tuesday May 20, 2008 8:23 
9:29
Maddy: 
CNN projects that Senator Obama has won a majority of the possible delegates
Tuesday May 20, 2008 9:29 Maddy
9:30
Maddy: 
Chris Dodd says that the race is over - but Hillary has the right to continue through the process - and he believes that she will, at the end of it, help to bring together the party
Tuesday May 20, 2008 9:30 Maddy
9:31
Maddy: 
97% of vote in Kentucky - Clinton - 65%, Obama - 30%
Tuesday May 20, 2008 9:31 Maddy
9:32
Maddy: 
It is impossible for Senator Clinton to pass Senator Obama in pledged delegates
Tuesday May 20, 2008 9:32 Maddy
9:33
Maddy: 
but, as the experts says, Senator Obama can not declare a "victory" - he does not want to alienate any Clinton supporter (any further that is).
Tuesday May 20, 2008 9:33 Maddy
9:34
Maddy: 
Okay, Sen. Obama is expected to speak around 10pm (EST) - we'll be back when he speaks!
Tuesday May 20, 2008 9:34 Maddy
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Tuesday May 20, 2008 9:34 
10:11
[Comment From KellyKelly: ] 
OOh, sorry I missed it. But waiting for speech!
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:11 Kelly
10:12
Maddy: 
Senator Obama is taking the stage in Iowa has taken the stage
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:12 Maddy
10:13
Maddy: 

Senator obama says

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:13 Maddy
10:13
Maddy: 
it is good to be back in iowa.   I love you too Iowa
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:13 Maddy
10:14
Maddy: 

Senator Obama released more fundraising info today - he has 200,000 new contributors

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:14 Maddy
10:15
Maddy: 
senator obama is speaking of Senator Ted Kennedy:
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:15 Maddy
10:15
Maddy: 
so many of us are better because of him
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:15 Maddy
10:15
Maddy: 
that we are thinking of him and that we will be fighting with him every step of the way
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:15 Maddy
10:16
Maddy: 
Iowa was where Obama began his campaign - the pundits were writing him off - but the people of Iowa had a different idea
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:16 Maddy
10:18
[Comment From KellyKelly: ] 
Hmmm. Very interesting predicament for Obama.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:18 Kelly
10:18
[Comment From KellyKelly: ] 
Keep the momentum going and make his supporters happy - or not piss off Clinton?
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:18 Kelly
10:19
Maddy: 

exactly - Clinton supporters are already leaning away from Obama

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:19 Maddy
10:21
Maddy: 

Obama: the same simple dreams for your children.   You've been disappointed by politics.   And you've been told to be cynical.   And yet, you came out on a cold winter's night in January - and you stood for change.   And because you did, a few more stood up and then a few thousand and then a few million.

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:21 Maddy
10:22
Maddy: 
we have returned to iowa with a majority of the delegates and in reach of the democratic nomination for president of the united states of america
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:22 Maddy
10:22
Maddy: 
the road here has been long. there have been some bumps along the   way.   We have traveled this road with one of the most formidable of opponents.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:22 Maddy
10:23
Maddy: 
Senator Clinton has shattered barriers and myths
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:23 Maddy
10:24
Maddy: 

the most important part of our journey is yet to come

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:24 Maddy
10:24
[Comment From KellyKelly: ] 
He's a smart guy (or has good speechwriters)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:24 Kelly
10:24
Maddy: 

probably both

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:24 Maddy
10:24
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
probably both
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:24 Guest
10:25
[Comment From DarleneDarlene: ] 
I am the guest, i didn't realize I needed to type my name
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:25 Darlene
10:25
Maddy: 
Obama, after praising Senator Clinton - is now attacking senator McCain
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:25 Maddy
10:26
Maddy: 

Change is a tax code that rewards workers and not the wealthy

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:26 Maddy
10:26
[Comment From DarleneDarlene: ] 
It is time for him to start running the national race
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:26 Darlene
10:26
Maddy: 
Change is a health care plan that guarentees coverage for those who need it most
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:26 Maddy
10:27
Maddy: 
Change is an energy policy that invests in alternative fuels and a future for our children
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:27 Maddy
10:28
Maddy: 
did everyone read to their children tonight?
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:28 Maddy
10:28
[Comment From DarleneDarlene: ] 
no, however my daughter read before going to bed
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:28 Darlene
10:29
Kelly: 
I did.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:29 Kelly
10:29
Maddy: 
excellent
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:29 Maddy
10:29
Kelly: 
And my daughter read to my son - in German! She is so much cooler than me.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:29 Kelly
10:30
Darlene: 
Good on you Kelly! Bonus points
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:30 Darlene
10:30
Kelly: 
(psst, hey Darlene!)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:30 Kelly
10:30
Darlene: 
hey kelly
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:30 Darlene
10:30
Maddy: 
It all sounds like change to me
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:30 Maddy
10:31
Darlene: 
We definitely need change for our country - lower gas prices, would be a great start for me
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:31 Darlene
10:31
Kelly: 
Has Clinton made a speech?
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:31 Kelly
10:31
Darlene: 
I believe she spoke earlier
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:31 Darlene
10:31
Maddy: 
she spoke around 8 pm - you can scroll up to see :)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:31 Maddy
10:32
Darlene: 
Maddy, what is happening with the results from Oregon?
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:32 Darlene
10:32
Maddy: 
Obama:   Change is coming to America, Iowa
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:32 Maddy
10:33
Maddy: 
Oregon polls don't close until 11pm (EST)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:33 Maddy
10:33
Darlene: 
yep, I forgot about the time difference
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:33 Darlene
10:33
Maddy: 
but Obama is expected to win by about 10 points
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:33 Maddy
10:34
Maddy: 
not to be shallow - but I love Michelle's suit!
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:34 Maddy
10:34
Kelly: 
No TV on - describe, please.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:34 Kelly
10:35
Maddy: 
an olive green fitted suit - 3/4 length sleeved jacket with belted waist - and a straight skirt  
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:35 Maddy
10:36
Maddy: 
very retro - and beautiful on her
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:36 Maddy
10:37
Maddy: 
bit of a flashback to 2004 - he took the stage to U2's "beautiful day"
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:37 Maddy
10:37
Darlene: 
can you see them taking the stroll up 16th in DC in January
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:37 Darlene
10:37
Kelly: 
U2 rules.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:37 Kelly
10:37
Kelly: 
QueenofSpain is reporting on Twitter that Edwards turned down VP nod. True?
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:37 Kelly
10:37
Darlene: 
I heard that a couple of days ago
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:37 Darlene
10:38
Maddy: 
haven't heard anything - but he said again on friday that he wouldn't take the job
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:38 Maddy
10:38
Kelly: 
She said he wants AG role.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:38 Kelly
10:38
Maddy: 

that's what most "guessers" are saying

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:38 Maddy
10:39
Darlene: 
i don't see Edwards as the AG for our country
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:39 Darlene
10:39
Kelly: 
Weird. Thankless job.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:39 Kelly
10:39
Maddy: 
although - a poll of PA voters showed an Obama Edwards ticket to be the strongest against various McCain tickets (to as big of a lead as 14%)
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:39 Maddy
10:40
Darlene: 
He may be an attorney, there are better roles for him than that, where he can make significant impact in major issues we face as a country
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:40 Darlene
10:41
Maddy: 

He has been on the losing end of a national campaign - it's understandable if he wants to use his influence in other areas

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:41 Maddy
10:41
Darlene: 
I am actually in bed, I am now going to go to sleep.Thanks for your live blog coverage of the speech and returns. I will stop by again.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:41 Darlene
10:42
Maddy: 
thanks for joining in!
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:42 Maddy
10:43
Kelly: 
But that's an old article, too.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:43 Kelly
10:43
Kelly: 
Bye Darlene.
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:43 Kelly
10:43
Maddy: 
that was a pretty good speech - especially at the end
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:43 Maddy
10:44
Kelly: 
sorry I missed it, but thanks for the coverage!
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:44 Kelly
10:44
Maddy: 
thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:44 Maddy
10:45
Kelly: 
thanks!
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:45 Kelly
10:45
Maddy: 

Last month, Obama raised another 33M dollars in April  - with 200,000 new donors

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:45 Maddy
10:46
Maddy: 
15 minutes until Oregon closes
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:46 Maddy
10:46
Maddy: 
Oregon has one of the most unique primaries - it is mail in only
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:46 Maddy
10:47
Maddy: 

voters have had their ballots for about 2 weeks - but all ballots must be received by 8pm (PST) tonight

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:47 Maddy
10:47
Kelly: 
Okay, was leaving but now intrigued. For serious? Cause that's weird. How do they guard against fraud?
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:47 Kelly
10:48
Maddy: 

it's totally on the honor system - they only send ballots to registered Reps and Dems (their respective ballots).  

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:48 Maddy
10:51
Maddy: 
they haven't had a "problem" with fixed elections -
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:51 Maddy
10:52
Maddy: 

there is also an interesting race for the 5th US House district -


 

one candidate on the Republican ticket is a dance instructor - he's not expected to win

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:52 Maddy
10:55
Maddy: 
5 minutes until oregon polls close
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:55 Maddy
10:57
Maddy: 

Kristi Yamaguchi just won Dancing with the stars

Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:57 Maddy
11:00
Maddy: 

Oregon ballots are  in - CNN states that Senator Obama is leading - based on phone polls in Oregon.


 

there is not enough information to project a winner

Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:00 Maddy
11:01
Maddy: 
as there are not any exit polls
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:01 Maddy
11:01
Maddy: 
but it is expected that a large percentage of results will be released soon
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:01 Maddy
11:02
Maddy: 
the demographic differences in Oregon - focus on affluence - and education
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:02 Maddy
11:03
Maddy: 
by percentage, there is a larger Africian American population in Kentucky (than Oregon) - but   Obama is leading
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:03 Maddy
11:04
Maddy: 

Obama 63% - Clinton  37% with 11% vote reported  

Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:04 Maddy
11:05
Maddy: 
wolf blitzer is impressed with oregon's efficiency
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:05 Maddy
11:06
Maddy: 
75% of Oregon's population is on the coastal side of the state -
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:06 Maddy
11:07
Maddy: 
and the vote results are coming in quickly
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:07 Maddy
11:08
Maddy: 
median price of a home in Oregon is almost double in Oregon what it is in Kentucky
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:08 Maddy
11:09
Maddy: 
52 pledged delegates at stake in Oregon
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:09 Maddy
11:11
Maddy: 
15% reported - 61% Obama, 39% Clinton
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:11 Maddy
11:11
Maddy: 
CNN projects that Barack Obama will win Oregon
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:11 Maddy
11:11
Maddy: 
based on voter phone polls and results
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:11 Maddy
11:14
Maddy: 

Majority of oregon democrats self-identify themselves as "Liberal"

Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:14 Maddy
11:15
Maddy: 

Obama "split the vote" for white working class and white women

Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:15 Maddy
11:16
Maddy: 
Obama won 83% of white vote - men and college graduates
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:16 Maddy
11:21
Maddy: 
As more tallies come in - the gap between Obama and Clinton in Oregon will likely close -
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:21 Maddy
11:22
Maddy: 
and with that - we're going to close the live blog - thanks for reading!
Tuesday May 20, 2008 11:22 Maddy
11:23
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