Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Primary Election Results
« Low Turnout In The Highlands? | Main | Bias In The Media - The On Going Saga »As I predicted earlier today, there was very little drama in today's primary election. Hillary destroyed Obama 66-30 gaining 250,000 popular votes. Another stunning loss for the anointed nominee of the Democratic party. This type of beating will ensure McCain wins Kentucky in the fall. The only question that remains is how big of a drag will Obama's presence on the ticket be for other Kentucky Democratic candidates in the fall.
Lunsford exceeded my expectations winning 52-34. I didn't think he would get over 50% of the vote. It turns out his name recognition gave him a huge boost in the rural parts of the state. I put the over under for Lunsford at 42 for the general election.
Northup also exceeded expectations by winning the primary with 78% of the vote. She sets up an exciting rematch with Yarmuth! that promises to be another barn burner.
