McCain Wins in Wisconsin, Washington State

He racks up two more victories, warns against 'empty call for change'
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted Feb 19, 2008 10:40 PM CST
McCain Wins in Wisconsin, Washington State
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, speaks at a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. At right, McCain's wife, Cindy. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)   (Associated Press)

John McCain racked up decisive wins over Mike Huckabee in Wisconsin and Washington state tonight, inching closer to a mathematical lock on the GOP nomination and making solid gains among conservatives. In Wisconsin, he had a lead of 55% to 37% with nearly all results in. McCain split the conservative vote with Huckabee, and two-thirds of "very conservative" voters said they'd be satisfied with him as a candidate.

"I will be our party's nominee," McCain told jubilant supporters in his victory speech. He also took aim at Barack Obama, warning Americans not to be deceived by "an eloquent but empty call for change." Huckabee has vowed to stay in the race until McCain secures the necessary 1,191 delegates to clinch. McCain had 851 heading into the night. (More John McCain stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X