Election 2008
Tuesday’s results expanded Obama’s delegate lead by nine. He has 1,876 of the 2,025 delegates he needs for the nomination.
With 217 delegates at state in the last six contests before the convention,
The Democratic Party rules committee will meet May 31 to decide whether to seat delegates from the two states.
The winning candidate will have to rely on superdelegates—nearly 800 party insiders and officials who are free to back any candidate. One of those superdelegates is 2nd District U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly who has still not endorsed any candidate.
Former Senator and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern, a
Former U.S. Representative Jill Long-Thompson defeated
Schellinger had not conceded as of press time. If the results hold up, Long-Thompson will face incumbent Mitch Daniels in the Fall.
The biggest Republican winner was Luke Puckett, who defeated Joseph Roush and Tony Zirkle for the right to oppose Donnelly in the general election. Puckett had the endorsement of the Republican Party.
One incumbent was defeated, 2nd District St. Joseph County Commissioner Steve Ross lost to Dave Thomas, 53%-47%.
John McCain, who has already clinched the nomination, got 78% of the Republican vote. Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, and Mike Huckabee were still on the ballot. Paul is the only other candidate who has not officially dropped out of the race.
Sports
Lumberkings 10, Silver Hawks 6: Catcher Sean Coughlin had three hits and three RBIs in a losing effort for the host Silver Hawks (10-20) at the Cove Tuesday morning.
Coughlin and Aaron belted solo homers in the fourth inning. Taylor Harbin and Michael Mee had four and three hits, respectively, for the Hawks.
Starter Joshua Collmenter (2-2) took the loss; he gave up five hits, two walks and five earned runs in four innings with four strike outs.
The final game of the series is tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday NBA Playoff Scores: Celtics 76, Cavaliers 72 (Celtics lead series 1-0).
Tuesday NHL Playoff Scores: No games scheduled.
Tuesday MLB National League: Cubs 3, Reds 0; Braves 5, Padres 3; Marlins 3, Brewers 0; Astros 6, Nationals 5; Cardinals 6,
Tuesday MLB American League: White Sox 7, Twins 1; Red Sox 5, Tigers 0; Indians 5, Yankees 3; Devil Rays 5, Blue Jays 4; Angels 5, Royals 3; Athletics 4, Orioles 2; Rangers 10, Mariners 1.
Tuesday MLS Scores: No games scheduled.
Tuesday WNBA Exhibition Scores: No games scheduled.
Nation/World
New Russian President Takes Oath: Dmitri A. Medvedev took the oath of office as Russian president this morning inside the
One of the new leader’s first acts was to nominate departing President Vladimir Putin as prime minister.
Medvedev, a lawyer and protégé of the former president, has never held elective office before.
Neighbors Fly Relief Supplies to
There have been complaints that
The death toll from the cyclone is estimated at 22,464 people; another 41,054 people are reported missing.
Weather
Today High 67 Low 47 Chance Storm
Thu High 58 Low 41 Chance Storm
Fri High 59 Low 40 Partly Cloudy
Sat High 61 Low 40 Partly Cloudy
Sun High 61 Low 43 Chance Rain
TV Schedule: 16—8-10 p.m., Deal or No Deal; 22—8 p.m., Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular; 9 p.m., Criminal Minds; 25—8 p.m., America’s Next Top Model; 9 p.m., Farmer Wants a Wife; 28—8 p.m., ‘Til Death; 8:30 p.m., Back to You; 9 p.m., American Idol; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m.; Making Healthy Choices Classics Featuring Maureen Salaman; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8 p.m., Wife Swap; 9 p.m., Supernanny; 69—8 p.m., Under One Roof; 8:30 p.m., In Living Color; 9 p.m., Breaking the Magician’s Code: Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed 3.
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