Obama Claims Ninth Victory in a Row at Wisconsin Primary Vote

World | February 20, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00
Obama Claims Ninth Victory in a Row at Wisconsin Primary Vote Barack Obama has extended his lead over his rival, Hillary Clinton, in the contest to win the Democratic nomination to run for US president by winning the primary in the state of Wisconsin.

Barack Obama has extended his lead over his rival, Hillary Clinton, in the contest to win the Democratic nomination to run for US president by winning the primary in the state of Wisconsin, BBC reported Wednesday.

With 97% of the ballots counted, the Illinois senator had 58% of the vote that secure him the ninth victory in a row.

John McCain has won for the Republicans, boosting his front-runner status in his party's contest before his main rival, Mike Huckabee.

Mr Obama was reported to have gained almost equal support from white women, and to have polled well from working-class Democrats. He also took the youth vote and six out of 10 self-described independent voters, according to exit polls.

Obama is also expected to win a Democratic caucus in Hawaii, where the Illinois senator was born and 20 delegates are at stake.

Before the results from Wisconsin were calculated, Mr Obama held a slight lead over Mrs Clinton, with 1,280 delegates to her 1,218.

It will take 2,025 delegates to secure the Democratic nomination at the party's national convention this summer.

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