March 4th Primary Update: Part 1

As the results of "Super Tuesday Take Two's" are beginning to trickle in, their are some very important early updates to note.

Democrats:

Hillary Clinton has been projected the winner in both Rhode Island and Ohio as of right now. Barack Obama has also claimed victory in Vermont. With Texas too close to call, it is clear that perhaps some of the momentum has shifted back to the Clinton campaign. For both candidates, a victory in Texas will without question prove increasingly important. I personally feel, given the information provided thus far, that Hillary Clinton will claim victory in Texas and ultimately re-establish herself as a candidate with a viable shot at earning the Democratic nomination. In preparation of her push for a strong March 4th showing, Clinton went on the offensive. Her ads targeted Obama and his "lack of experience". Clinton's 3 A.M. ad gained her a significant amount of support and was very well received. Obama cannot assume that he is the frontrunner or that he has the nomination wrapped up. Previously Clinton made that mistake and it has taken her a substantial amount of time to regain ground. All in all, today's primaries proved to us that the Democratic race is still very much alive.

Republicans:

Today, the inevitable has finally been accomplished as Senator John McCain has officially clinched the Republican nomination for President. Now as the Democrats continue to battle it out, the Republicans and McCain have the opportunity to set their sights on the election. McCain now can explore potential Vice Presidential candidates and use the Democratic power shift to strengthen his campaign. With the outcry of support for both Democratic candidates very evident, McCain can use all the help he can get.