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Back in the day, Feb. 9, 2008: An Obama blowout at Nebraska Democrats' first-ever caucuses
Supporters of Sen. Barack Obama celebrate upon learning that their candidate had won the caucus at Omaha North High School on Feb. 9, 2008, in Omaha. The crowded auditorium held an overflow crowd for the first-ever Democratic presidential caucuses.
JEFF BUNDY, THE WORLD-HERALD
SHERITHA JONES
Fourteen years ago today, Barack Obama swept the Democratic Party's first-ever Nebraska caucuses, ending the night with a 2-to-1 thumping of his rival for the presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton.
The Illinois senator swept eastern Nebraska.
In Douglas County, he won by more than 3-to-1; in Lancaster County, he won 2-to-1.
He netted 16 of the 24 Democratic National Convention delegates up for grabs..
FULL story: https://omaha.com/news/local/history/back-in-the-day-feb-9-2008-an-obama-blowout-at-nebraska-democrats-first-ever/article_fb338560-844b-11ec-83f3-8f4f95b24892.html
