Transcript: Clinton Wins Big in Puerto Rico

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June 1, 2008
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GUY RAZ
NPR All Things Considered
06-01-2008
Clinton Wins Big in Puerto Rico

Host: GUY RAZ
Time 19:00-20:00 PM

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GUY RAZ, host:

Well, the Democratic Rules Committee might have dealt a blow to the Clinton camp, but voters in Puerto Rico gave her a boost today. Senator Clinton won the Puerto Rico primary big. She'll get most of the island territory's 55 delegates, but her win there may not help her snatch the nomination away from Senator Obama.

Still, today's primary has been a historic moment for Puerto Rico. Never before has the island played such a significant role in a presidential nominating contest, and never before have the major candidates paid this much attention to ...

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