Obama Wins Guam Caucuses By Only 7 Votes

Democrats Turn Out In Big Numbers For Caucuses

(AP)  Barack Obama defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton in Saturday's Democratic caucuses on Guam by just seven votes. More than 4,500 island Democrats voted.

Neither candidate campaigned on the island in person.

Results of the all-night count completed Sunday morning Guam time show delegates pledged to Obama with 2,264 votes to 2,257 for Clinton's slate.

The territory sends four pledged delegates and five superdelegates to the National Convention in August in Denver although U.S. citizens on the island have no vote in the November election.

Voters also picked two superdelegates by electing a new party chairman who is uncommitted and a vice chairman who supports Obama.

One other existing superdelegate has favored Clinton and the remaining two are uncommitted.

All-day voting Saturday had people lining up at 21 caucus sites around the U.S. territorial island, which has unexpected importance in a historic Democratic race in which every delegate matters.

At stake on the island 8,000 miles from Washington were four pledged delegate votes to be shared among eight elected delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Denver in August.

There was no direct presidential vote, but each candidate had a slate of supporters on the ballot. Guam also has five superdelegates and two of those were being determined in the caucus voting as well - the party chairman and vice chairman.

Slow ballot-by-ballot counting went through the night in the territorial legislative building after votes were hand-carried from the caucus sites.

Presidential caucuses on Guam usually pass without much notice from the candidates.

This time, Obama and Clinton made their case for the territory's four regular delegates with local advertising and long-distance interviews.

Lines formed early at some caucus sites.

Cynthia Estrada of Dededo said she was making up her mind while waiting to vote, but she was leaning toward Clinton.

"She's had the experience," she said. "She's got her husband to help her."

Yona resident Tommy Shimizu said he was voting for Obama delegates.

"It's the fact that he grew up in Hawaii, and I think he can make change," he said. "I think it's time for that."

Clinton and Obama pitched improved health care and economic opportunity as they courted Guam voters from across the international date line.

Both candidates bought local advertising and conducted media interviews. In their protracted race for the nomination, no contest is being ignored.

Both Clinton and Obama say they've got the better health plan for Guamanians.

Obama said in an interview with Pacific Daily News that he would support reexamination of a $5.4 million Medicaid spending limit imposed on the territory. Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, told KUAM radio earlier that his wife would work to remove the cap.

Hillary Clinton also has called for Guamanians to be able to vote in presidential elections.

[sgtrds]

"Obama Takes Early Lead In Guam Primary"

Of course. He''s the next President of the United States of America.

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boycot-china

You had me right up to the point where you spouted lies bout Obama being anti-American and racist. What a crock of sh*it. And using a POW story to score a cheap lie of a political point off Obama also makes you a despicable piece of garbage.

[canyoutellme-2009]

. So the next time you say the Pledge of Allegiance, you must never forget Senator Obama''''''''s anti-American comments and support of a racist church. Be proud to be an American and support the ideals that promote freedom, liberty, and racial equality to all Americans.


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Posted by boycot-china at 11:21 AM : May 03, 2008
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that sure was a touching story, however Obama *never* said anything anti-america... ever. And since you feel free to LIE, i do not support your view of America that we should all be LIARS such as yourself. Pathetic, Pathetic, Pathetic.

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canyoutellme

As a vet it makes me sick when as*sholes like that guy try to score cheap shots off from someone, anyone, by using stories of servicemen and women and their bravery. They spit on their sacrifice and service whenever they do that. Somethings are above politics. For instance I would no more vote for John McCain then I would for Di*ck Cheney because I honestly think he''s senile and would make a terrible president. That said I would also never try to besmirch his military service or sacrifice. He is a war hero and always will be, even though that fact does not qualify him to be president.

[irishmail42]

To canyoutellme:

If Obama is unpatriotic what does that make Bush and his clone McCain. They both court right wing preachers who say outlandish things. Preacher, Dr. Hagee even besmirches and ridicules my Catholic religion. And both are willing to use the ''Southern Strategy'', playing blacks off against whites, to win elections. And both are more than willing to spend more on building infrastructure in Iraq than they are in their own country. Now that''s real Republican patriotism

[eddynewhope]

Hey Cory - What "lies" exactly are you referring to? I hear you accuse Senator Obama of lying but I don''t see the evidence.

[eddynewhope]

As though you know what Obama "REALLY" stands for. He actually stands for a political process with less slander and division a la your vile and baseless accusations of being "anti-American". You sound like a neo-con.

[sgtrds]

Hey Cory - What "lies" exactly are you referring to? I hear you accuse Senator Obama of lying but I don''''t see the evidence.

Posted by EddyNewHope at 12:02 PM : May 03, 2008

There never is. Bigots like him don''t need any evidence when they spew their racist hate. I just hope people like that accidentally set their white robes on fire at the next cross burning they attend.

[cbullcom]

boycot-china, that was a different place and time, and also the bible states pride is a sin. The only thing we should give Allegiance to is god. Now before you pledge Allegiance to America or a flag, think about where this country is now. I guest you are proud of all of the sexual abuse of our kids, of the war we started, of the economy, of people dying because they have no health insurance, of kids going to be hungry, is this what you pledge Allegiance to. What about pledging Allegiance to god, not America, and definitly not a flag. Get over your symbols, which cause you to tell lies.

[cbullcom]

trapbreak, you are part of the one sided affair in America. Hillary lied, Ed Rendell has ties to Louis Farrakhan, Bill Clinton has ties to Rev. Wright. But anyway let me show you how stupid you are. Every election people like you get screwed, because the haves use race to divide, and there little minded minions like you fall for it. Thats why we have a president like Bush. You would rather vote your racist concience and not what''s right.

[DCropp]

Anyone notice Obama is smiling a lot more since he was able to spend a few hours with his wife?

It''s nice to see a candidate who cares so deeply about his family.

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trapbreak

Whack, whack, whack. beat the dead horse. Whack, whack, whack. Rev who?

[eddynewhope]

trapbreak - Senator Obama''s rejection of his former pastor after the Rev. betrayed the admirable loyalty that Senator Obama showed him. For Obama to refrain from throwing the Rev. under the bus was the difficult choice, much like speaking out against the Iraq war in 2002, and more recently speaking out against this "gas tax holiday" that everyone knows will cost jobs and actually raise gas prices to the glee of the oil companies. Once his former pastor made the rounds, and a groteque spectacle of himself, he demonstrated the Senator Obama''s loyalty was not deserved, and as such, he was universally rejected. More to the point, you have nothing to say about your candidate - only badmouthing Senator Obama about a former associations of which the Clintons have many to hide. Rather than betraying your fear of Senator Obama, why do you support your candidate?

[spoonerfineart]

GO GUAM.... VOTE FOR FOR OBAMA!!!!!!!!

WHO SAYS OBAMA CAN''T WIN THE BIG STATES

[missingamerica]

Ever been to Guam...is hotttttt...if I were running for President there, I think I''d have promised them their very own indoor snow ski park...

[rowdytexan2]

Posted by EddyNewHope at 12:40 PM : May 03, 2008

Oh bull *****. Obama was just mouthing words. He''s not more rejected his preacher than the cow jumped over the moon.

And his famous Iraq war speech was made because Rezko, his partner and chief campaign fund raiser did NOT want us to go to war because he was investing in nuclear power plants there!

Obama''s not brave, he''s just a user!

[sgtrds]

He''''s not more rejected his preacher than the cow jumped over the moon.

Posted by RowdyTexan2 at 12:51 PM : May 03, 2008

Rev who?

[broncfan1661]

trapbreak

Whack, whack, whack. beat the dead horse. Whack, whack, whack. Rev who?

Posted by SgtRDS at 12:26 PM : May 03, 2008
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That''s right and Obamie is the dead horse. Ha Ha Ha

[sgtrds]

John Sidney McCain III

Posted by trapbreak at 12:55 PM : May 03, 2008

John Sidney McCain III, senile.

[rowdytexan2]

He''''''''s not more rejected his preacher than the cow jumped over the moon.

Posted by RowdyTexan2 at 12:51 PM : May 03, 2008

Rev who?


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Posted by SgtRDS at 12:54 PM : May 03, 2008

lmao, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his gas bag spiritual MENTOR whom he could not more disown than he would his typical white grandmother, whom he thinks is racist!

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Posted by broncfan1661 at 12:55 PM : May 03, 2008

Rev who?

[eddynewhope]

RowdyTexan - LOL - What a joke. It''s all about Rezko and Wright with you Clinton folks because that''s all you have to support your candidate. Just remember that Bill "I like chubby interns the lie to a grand jury about" Clinton has ties to both of them. Do you support the Iraq war like Hillary? Do you support this sham "gas tax holiday"?

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RowdyTexan2

Rev who? Didn''t I hear something about him several news cycles ago? Oh yeah! He''s the one no one gives a sh*it about anymore because he''s old news! I think that''s him anyway? Rev who?

[rowdytexan2]

RowdyTexan - LOL - What a joke. It''''s all about Rezko and Wright with you Clinton folks because that''''s all you have to support your candidate. Just remember that Bill "I like chubby interns the lie to a grand jury about" Clinton has ties to both of them. Do you support the Iraq war like Hillary? Do you support this sham "gas tax holiday"?


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Posted by EddyNewHope at 12:57 PM : May 03, 2008

Of course I support Hillary! I want a REAL democrat in the White House. Not somebody who has swilled themselves in anti-American liberation theology their whole adult life! Some whackjob that promotes unrest, just like Bush does!

[eddynewhope]

Dialogue with idiots is a waste of time. Vote for your candidate, I''ll vote for mine. Thanks. But I''m heartened by the numbers that matter: 1,738 to 1,603 and the gap is growing. Bye.

[sgtrds]

John S. McCain III

Posted by trapbreak at 12:58 PM : May 03, 2008

John S. McCain III, senile.

[eddynewhope]

Hahahaha - A "REAL" Democrat?? I think you have the wrong party. She supported the neo-con war in Iraq, threatened to "obliterate" enemies of Israel, and is supporting McCain''s "gas tax holiday". You should look into the GOP - You''ll love it.

[rowdytexan2]

RowdyTexan2

Rev who? Didn''''t I hear something about him several news cycles ago? Oh yeah! He''''s the one no one gives a sh*it about anymore because he''''s old news! I think that''''s him anyway? Rev who?


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Posted by SgtRDS at 12:58 PM : May 03, 2008

You wish! Too bad Obama uses people, then throws them under the campaign bus, like old trash!

Serious character flaw the young man has!

[sgtrds]

Do you support this sham "gas tax holiday"?

Posted by EddyNewHope at 12:57 PM : May 03, 2008

LOL! This idea is one of the most ignorant ideas any polotican has come up with in a long time! I betrays a complete lack of understanding of how the American free market works. It''s believers honestly think that just because they government stops charging the retailers that 18 cents per gallon, that somehow they have the authority to force the retailers to lower their prices by 18 cents! LOL!

[rowdytexan2]

Hahahaha - A "REAL" Democrat?? I think you have the wrong party. She supported the neo-con war in Iraq, threatened to "obliterate" enemies of Israel, and is supporting McCain''''s "gas tax holiday". You should look into the GOP - You''''ll love it.



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Posted by EddyNewHope at 01:01 PM : May 03, 2008

Obama said the same thing! But of course it''s OK for Obama to say he would use nukes if he had to! If he oblitereated the world it would be freaking genius wouldn''t it?

Hillary and 529 other legislators gave the president the power to protect the country if they needed to. Obama was nothing! He made a smarmy speech. So what, his motivation for making it are quite clear.

[sgtrds]

You wish! Too bad Obama uses people, then throws them under the campaign bus, like old trash!

Serious character flaw the young man has!

Posted by RowdyTexan2 at 01:01 PM : May 03, 2008

Oh yeah and of course if he hadn''t disavowed the words of rev who you''d be praising him. LOL!

[sgtrds]

Obama said the same thing! But of course it''''s OK for Obama to say he would use nukes if he had to! If he oblitereated the world it would be freaking genius wouldn''''t it?

Posted by RowdyTexan2 at 01:04 PM : May 03, 2008

He did? When? Where? Got a source for this?

[eddynewhope]

The "gas tax holiday", an idea that Hillary stole from McCain (not surprising) has been universally panned. It will cost the US 300,000 jobs, will actually raise gas prices (visualize grinning oil execs), and will virtually halt all transportation infrastructure investments for summer. What is most insulting is that the Clinton campaign are counting on the stupidity of the American public to not notice those pesky "facts" and that troublesome "reality" - sound familiar trapbreak? Do you buy Hillary''s pitch? LOL

[rowdytexan2]

Oh yeah and of course if he hadn''''t disavowed the words of rev who you''''d be praising him. LOL!



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Posted by SgtRDS at 01:04 PM : May 03, 2008

Hell no! I haven''t ever supported him! I knew about Rev. Gas Bag Wright back in August! You didn''t even have a freaking clue Obama was swilling himseslf in this racist krap for 20 years.

You just took his WORD that he''s purer than driven snow! How naive is that?

[eddynewhope]

That''s all they''ve got... Blah, blah, blah. Not a single word about actual issues that affect this country.

[janice431]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-MzByUHIzw

[rowdytexan2]

Posted by EddyNewHope at 01:07 PM : May 03, 2008

Sure I support it! I''ll support anything that gives some relief to American families. And I''ll support the proven record of the person actually done it before.

Who are you supporting? Some guy who hasn''t done a *** thing!

[eddynewhope]

I''m glad that Rev. Wright has been hashed and rehashed by the sputtering Clinton campaign. This issue will be completely played out by Nov. when it matters since that election hasn''t been won yet, unlike the Dem primary.

[janice431]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-MzByUHIzw

[rowdytexan2]

That''''s all they''''ve got... Blah, blah, blah. Not a single word about actual issues that affect this country.


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Posted by EddyNewHope at 01:08 PM : May 03, 2008

Well, then, let''s talk about Obama supporting *** Cheney''s ridiculous energy bill.

[sgtrds]

The "gas tax holiday", an idea that Hillary stole from McCain (not surprising) has been universally panned.

Posted by EddyNewHope at 01:07 PM : May 03, 2008

Anyone who has even the most basic grasp of America''s free enterprise system knows that it won''t work. I just can''t understand how some people can live all of their lives in this country and not understand even the most basic ideas of how our economy works.

[eddynewhope]

hahahah - Relief to American families? Tell that to 300,000 Americans that will be out of work if they pass that "gas tax holiday". But don''t worry, they won''t since this is transparent pandering per usual from the Clintons.

[rowdytexan2]

Let''s talk about Obama''s claim to be a legislative whiz kid, when he sat in the Illinois legislature for 7 years and didn''t get one piece of legislation passed.

[janice431]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-MzByUHIzw

[sgtrds]

Sure I support it! I''''ll support anything that gives some relief to American families.

Posted by RowdyTexan2 at 01:09 PM : May 03, 2008

Except that this "plan" won''t do that. All it''ll do is to give another 18 cents per gallon profits to the fuel retailers. The government does not have the power in our system to force the retailers to pass those savings on. It''s simply not how the American system works.

[philly1550]

WHAT''S WRONG WITH THESE VOTES???

GUAM VOTES COUNT....BUT AMERICA VOTERS IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN DO NOT COUNT.

WHAT A DISGRACE TO OUR COUNTRY!

[rowdytexan2]

OK, come on out! Why did Obama support *** Cheney''s energy bill?

[janice431]

IF YOU ARE A CLINTON FAN WATCH THIS AND MAYBE IF YOU HAVE AN OPEN MIND AND HAVEN''T REALLY DECIDED WHO TO VOTE FOR MAYBE THIS VIDEO WILL HELP!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-MzByUHIzw

[rowdytexan2]

Let''s see how you spin Obama supporting *** Cheney''s ridiculous energy bill!

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trapbreak

Rev Who?