The results in Super Tuesday's presidential primaries mean very different things to Democrats and Republicans.
For Democrats, the results confirm what we already knew, namely, that Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama remain locked into a closely fought race whose eventual winner is not likely to be determined in the foreseeable future. Clinton scored impressive victories in big states, including New York and California, and leads in the delegate count. Obama actually won more states than Clinton, and continues to show strength among diverse demographic groups with the notable exception of Latinos.
For Republicans, Sen. John McCain did not lock up the nomination but emerged as the clear frontrunner to the chagrin of many party conservatives. Former Gov. Mike Huckabee continued to show surprising strength, particularly among social conservatives and evangelicals, although he has little chance of overtaking McCain. However, Huckabee's success has effectively marginalized former Gov. Mitt Romney as a serious contender for the nomination.
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