The 2008 American Samoa Democratic presidential caucuses took place on February 5, 2008, also known as

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. Caucusing began at 11:00 am local time. The early time ensured that results would be reported that evening in the mainland United States.

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won the caucus, the smallest of Super Tuesday's nominating contests. The caucus drew a record turnout for the territory. A record-setting 285 caucus goers, who voted for their candidates at a hotel in the capital,

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, turned out for the caucus. The caucus selected six pledged delegates to the

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; however, each delegate received only half a vote, so the caucus essentially determined the allocation of three delegate votes. Since the pledged delegates were awarded proportionally, Clinton secured 2 delegates, with the third going to her opponent

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Results

American Samoa also sent 6 unpledged

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s to the national convention; 4 endorsed Senator Clinton while 2 endorsed Senator Obama.

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2008 Super Tuesday

Results

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