Rack up another Barack Obama primary win

Make that 11 in a row.

Barack Obama, who sent part of his childhood overseas, has extended his winning streak in the Democratic presidential race by winning the Democrats Abroad primary. And as has been the case in recent contests in various states, Obama clobbered Hillary Clinton by a more than 2-to-1 margin.

That means he'll garner the majority -- though not all -- of the 14 pledged delegates at stake. The group's eight superdelegates, mirroring the divisions among these party leaders and activists elsewhere, are split at the moment: two for Obama, two for Clinton and four undecided.

Obama lived four years as a boy in Indonesia and, as we noted in a previous item, early returns showed him winning big among American living there now. The largest groups of expats, however, reside in Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

If past patterns hold, Clinton will NOT offer a public congratulations to Obama while the pair are debating this evening on CNN (starting at 5 p.m. PST).

-- Don Frederick

Comments

[Washington]

Obama's Success:
S.AMDT.1041 to S.1082 To improve the safety and efficacy of genetic tests.
S.AMDT.3073 to H.R.1585 To provide for transparency and accountability in military and security contracting.
S.AMDT.3078 to H.R.1585 Relating to administrative separations of members of the Armed Forces for personality disorder.
S.AMDT.41 to S.1 To require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, or political parties for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and the aggregate amount of the contributions collected or arranged.
S.AMDT.524 to S.CON.RES.21 To provide $100 million for the Summer Term Education Program supporting summer learning opportunities for low-income students in the early grades to lessen summer learning losses that contribute to the achievement gaps separating low-income students from their middle-class peers.
S.AMDT.599 to S.CON.RES.21 To add $200 million for Function 270 (Energy) for the demonstration and monitoring of carbon capture and sequestration technology by the Department of Energy.
S.AMDT.905 to S.761 To require the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education to establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.
S.AMDT.923 to S.761 To expand the pipeline of individuals entering the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to support United States innovation and competitiveness.
S.AMDT.924 to S.761 To establish summer term education programs.
S.AMDT.2519 to H.R.2638 To provide that one of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5 million or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that the contractor or grantee owes no past due Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.2588 to H.R.976 To provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of the Armed Forces recovering from illnesses and injuries incurred on active duty.
S.AMDT.2658 to H.R.2642 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.2692 to H.R.2764 To require a comprehensive nuclear threat reduction and security plan.
S.AMDT.2799 to H.R.3074 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.3137 to H.R.3222 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.3234 to H.R.3093 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
S.AMDT.3331 to H.R.3043 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
Senate Resolutions Passed:
S.RES.133 : A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
S.RES.268 : A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as "National Summer Learning Day".

[shoemiaw]

11-0 Winning Streak! This is very telling. As if we need more proof that Obama is THE ONE to restore integrity to the White House and improve our image around the world - this is definitely proof - this group knows better than we do how the rest of the world sees us!

[Betty Hickman]

Hillary's divisive nature will prevent her from accomplishing anything in the white house. She would actually spend most of her energy in retaliatory mode; alway trying to "get back" at those who cleary dislike her.

She has publicly shown the world just how dishonest she and Bill are - and this is exactly how Billary would run the white house. THEY MUST NOT GO BACK TO WASHINGTON!

[Go Obama]

I'm so excited for Obama. This is his moment to shine and to take this all the way to the White House. Otherwise; is anyone else upset that the Serbian Genocide Monkeys have burned down our embassy? Would Obama let them disgrace our territorial soil like this?

[bungalowrose]

It will soon all unravel for Barack Hussain Obama..the wheels will be coming off the wagon....can you say Madame President?

[ELECTIONREFLECTION]

Integrity, intelligence, leadership and change! That's Obama! Go Obama! Vote Obama! He would be a great asset to this country and to ALL AMERICANS!

[corin Brown]

I believe Obama is going to make a positive change for our country. I also believe that if elected , he will show that he is not all talk,He just needs a chance.We need someone with his passion for people and his clear thinking and peaceful reasoning to fix what Bush has done to us.He is THE MAN !! Even though he is less experienced , he has the best qualities to be a peaceful Leader. I NEED him in my life!!!!God bless him !