Make It Obama in 08

Senator Clinton sought to emphasise her performance in the state, declaring it a welcome victory. The New York senator, fresh off her lopsided loss to Barack Obama in last weekend’s South Carolina primary, arranged a rally in the state as the polls were closing, an evident attempt to gain campaign momentum.

“I am thrilled to have had this vote of confidence that you have given me today and I promise you I will do everything I can to make sure not only are Florida Democratic delegates seated, but Florida is in the winning column for the Democrats in 2008,” she said.

Clinton and Obama collide next weeAmong the Democrats, Hillary Clinton won the primary beating rival Barack Obama in Florida.

However, this is just a symbolic win and it will have little impact on the Democratic presidential race.

Party delegates from Florida will not be allowed to participate in the national convention in November because of party sanctions.

The state delegates are being punished for going against the party schedule and holding polls on Tuesday. The national party wanted the polls to be held later in the year.

Despite that, the turnout was high. Some reports said about 2.5 million voters cast ballots, and nearly 400,000 people cast early or absentee ballots ahead of the primary.

k in a coast-to-coast competition for delegates across 22 states.

With split decisions in the Democratic contests so far, there is increased speculation that the nominating race will extend beyond February 5 when more than 1,600 delegates are at stake.