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March 4, 2008

R.I.: Clinton leading Obama, McCain beating Huckabee

Hillary Rodham Clinton has taken an early lead over Barack Obama in today's Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary, 2,371 to 1,268, with 7 of 179 of polling places reporting, according to unofficial state Board of Elections results.

Republican John McCain, the Arizona senator, was easily beating former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, 154 to 70, with 5 precincts reporting, the unofficial results show.

Results are now being posted on screen at the state Board of Elections office.

-- With reports from projo.com Pam Cotter

Posted by Andrea Panciera  at 9:33 PM | Permalink

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