Arkansas: Huckabee, Clinton win
LITTLE ROCK Clinton, who served as the state's first lady for 12 years, got
help from continued affection for her husband and former Democratic
governor Bill Clinton. Huckabee, the state's former governor and
Southern Baptist minister, enjoyed widespread support among the
state's evangelical voters.
Huckabee looked to Arkansas and other Bible Belt states to help
his White House hopes against Republican front-runners John McCain
and Mitt Romney.
"I think to vote for yourself for president of the United
States is pretty overwhelming," Huckabee said as he cast a ballot
in North Little Rock.
The vote was complicated by poor weather. Tornadoes touched down
in several parts of the state, causing injuries. At least one
polling location had to close and another was converted into a
tornado shelter while the polls were still open.
Storms knocked out electricity at Huckabee's official party, but
a generator provided power for lights and big-screen television
screens showing election returns.
Jack Somers, 26, and Chris Schandevel, 24, watched early primary
returns with a handmade, cardboard "Huck's Army" sign at their
feet.
"We'll do whatever it takes to get him elected," Schandevel
said.
