Obama, McCain Stand Out in Virginia, DC, Maryland

By Connect Mason Reporter John Koblan

Obama and McCain stand out as the front-runners of their respective parties after last night's Virginia, DC and Maryland primaries.

Here's the breakdown:

On the Republican Front

McCain won DC, VA and Maryland. This brings his delegate total to 789. McCain is the clear republican front-runner. He has a 558 delegate lead over Mike Huckabee. McCain needs a total of 1,272 to clinch the GOP nomination.

It’s interesting to note that McCain barely beat Huckabee in VA. He won 49% to 42%.

On the Democratic Front

Obama swept Virginia, DC and Maryland. He is the current democratic front-runner. Obama currently sits with 1,195 delegates, Clinton with 1,178.

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