When the parties on the east coast broke up last night, California was still being counted. No winner was projected, and Bernie Sanders was on a podium in Santa Monica promising to bring the battle to Philadelphia. When Hillary was on her podium in Brooklyn, she thanked him and we cheered, Bernie’s crowd booed at the mention of her name, and we have yet to hear those three words from him, “Don’t do that.” It was clear the event had been scheduled for a time when he expected to be giving a victory speech, But the ballots in California were still being counted … and Hillary was ahead.
So just a recap and update: Hillary won New Jersey early and handily, as everyone here knew last night. She went on to win New Mexico, South Dakota, and, finally, The Big Enchilada – California.
Here are the updated delegate counts and tally.
| Winner | Candidate | Votes | Vote % | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Clinton | Hillary Clinton | 1,940,616 | 55.83 % | 260 / 546 |
| Bernie Sanders | 1,502,043 | 43.21 % | 188 | |
| 3,475,756 votes, 100% precincts reporting. | ||||
| Updated: 12:20 PM ET, June 8, 2016 | ||||
| Winner | Candidate | Votes | Vote % | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Sanders | Bernie Sanders | 63,168 | 51.05 % | 11 / 27 |
| Hillary Clinton | 55,194 | 44.61 % | 10 | |
| 123,726 votes, 100% precincts reporting. | ||||
| Updated: 09:58 AM ET, June 8, 2016 | ||||
| Winner | Candidate | Votes | Vote % | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Clinton | Hillary Clinton | 542,927 | 63.26 % | 73 / 142 |
| Bernie Sanders | 315,327 | 36.74 % | 47 | |
| 858,254 votes, 99.18% precincts reporting. | ||||
| Updated: 11:50 AM ET, June 8, 2016 | ||||
| Winner | Candidate | Votes | Vote % | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Clinton | Hillary Clinton | 110,491 | 51.51 % | 17 / 43 |
| Bernie Sanders | 104,006 | 48.49 % | 14 | |
| 214,497 votes, 100% precincts reporting. | ||||
| Updated: 12:33 PM ET, June 8, 2016 | ||||
| Winner | Candidate | Votes | Vote % | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Sanders | Bernie Sanders | 253 | 64.21 % | 13 / 23 |
| Hillary Clinton | 101 | 25.63 % | 5 | |
| 394 votes, 100% precincts reporting. | ||||
| Updated: 10:42 PM ET, June 7, 2016 | ||||
| Winner | Candidate | Votes | Vote % | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Clinton | Hillary Clinton | 27,046 | 51.03 % | 10 / 25 |
| Bernie Sanders | 25,958 | 48.97 % | 10 | |
| 53,004 votes, 100% precincts reporting. | ||||
| Updated: 10:54 AM ET, June 8, 2016 | ||||
Delegates Tally
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2383 delegates to win
Hillary Clinton Delegates: 2184 Superdelegates: 571
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2755 |
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Bernie Sanders Delegates: 1804 Superdelegates: 48
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1852 |
We should bear in mind that the 2383 total includes Superdelegates. Hillary has gone well above and beyond it.
So! If, like me, you were waiting for California to pop the champagne cork, go right ahead. Democrats came out for Hillary, and Hillary told us last night how much she appreciates the support. If you find yourself standing a little taller, sitting a little taller behind the steering wheel or at your desk, smiling a little at odd times, indulge yourself. We did this. We all did this with Hillary. She is the nominee.
Early on, I was disappointed that my state was going so late, but by the time I voted yesterday I realized that the last Super Tuesday was the best. But for all of those great victories yesterday, let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture. ALL of the primaries and caucuses did this. ALL of the votes contributed to the totals above. Even in the states where Hillary did not dominate, her support system won her delegates. Here is a thank you note from Hillary.
Here are some of the front pages from today’s newspapers.
Now we are in the big pond and have to do this all over again for November. So tonight, kick off your shoes, pour yourself that bubbly you have been saving, and catch Hillary on CNN with Wolf Blitzer at 6 and with David Muir on ABC at 6:30.
There is one more primary to go next week, and we want big numbers from D.C. But alea jacta est. We have crossed the Rubicon and are in the general election season officially now. Let’s turn out the vote in D.C. next week, and let’s drum it up in all 50 states, again, as Hillary said last night. Let’s win the big one!
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Congrats secretary Clinton! I love the pictures, especially the one with the two hugging! Two presidents! Love it!
Now would someone please tell the other one to exit and please move on. I know he is not going to help. Give the huge ego a rest!
Please keep in mind history is watching and recording senator sanders. He has to ask himself how he wants to be remembered. Right now sore loser comes first! Concede next Tuesday senator sanders.
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A happy day and night! I’m thinking especially now of my two young granddaughters whose opportunities in life will be lifted by Hillary’s success.Thank you for all your good work and advocacy in this cause.
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I love that Daily News cover and wonder if I should buy it and frame it lol.
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