Many predicted that after Super Tuesday (February 5^th), when 22 states held primaries & caucuses, Senator Hillary Clinton would emerge the front runner as the democratic nominee for President of the United States. Early on it was determined by the pundits and media that after Super Tuesday Sen. Barak Obama would fade into the sunset with his wins up to that date classified as being a fluke. But we can see from the New York Giants, that the underdog can win!

With the Super Tuesday results in (except New Mexico at this writing), Clinton gains 540 delegates with wins in 7 states and Obama gains 539 delegates with wins in 13 states,  (based on report published The Washington Post’s website at 11:24 a.m. on February 6^th). So much for the predictions and pundits! With his broad appeal to the youth, African-Americans, white males, (and inroads with white females) Obama is proving he has the wide-reaching support to win the nomination. Clinton however still maintains a stronghold with white females and the Hispanic vote.

But I’m really excited to see that the black vote has rallied behind Obama. Initially many in the black community doubted he had what it took to become the nominee by capturing the appeal of the white vote. Consequently, early polls showed Clinton had a wide support within the African-American community (touting former President Bill Clinton as the first “black” President). However after the Iowa caucus, blacks took note and saw Obama’s elect ability. Record numbers of African-Americans, youth, and those looking for change have cast their vote for Obama as the Democratic nominee. Not only are they voting, but they are giving!! Using the internet as the primary source of fund raising, Obama raised $32 million in January. (Hey, I even donated to the cause over the internet!!)

It appears that the decision will go all the way to the Democratic National Convention that will be held August 25-28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Two key state primary battlegrounds that will be looked at closely is Ohio and Texas on Tuesday, March 4^th.

So, let me ask again, “do you think Obama will win the Democratic nominee for President of the United States?” Also, look for future blogs when we will discuss 1) the possibility of a “Obama-Clinton” or “Clinton-Obama” presidential ticket and 2) will Obama success raise the possibility of an assassination attempt on his life.  Be blessed and let me hear from you.