Super Tuesday

As each state holds either its primary or caucus to select delegates, candidates try to gain momentum to carry them to the nomination. These contents serve as elimination rounds where candidates that fail to get votes drop out of the race. When candidates fail to win in one state, their ability to raise money to compete in other states declines.

On the first Tuesday in February, 24 states hold either a caucus or a primary. This date is called Super Tuesday because usually it’s a make or break day for presidential campaigns.

Journal: The 2008 Election

Complete part three of your journal assignment. How did Obama do on Super Tuesday? Check out the primary election map and see how many delegates did Barack Obama have after Super Tuesday. How many did his closest contender, Hillary Rodham Clinton, have? How was the 2008 Election different than recent previous elections?

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