West Virginia won, but Hillary still trails Obama

SUPPORT OF SUPERDELEGATES: Barack Obama is leading with 1,881 delegates, while Hillary has 1,713.

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New Delhi: Democratic Presidential candidate, New York Senator, Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic primary in West Virginia, but she trails her rival, Senator Barack Obama, in delegates won, states won and the popular vote this primary season.

Clinton also now trails Obama when it comes to the support of superdelegates, and her campaign is $20 million in the red, making a nomination look like a very distant possibility.

In West Virginia, moments after the polls closed, television networks called the race in Clinton's favor.

Although this win will increase the likelihood of her continued candidacy, it will not affect Barack Obama's lead.

Both candidates have carefully avoided taking potshots at each other in deference to concerns that it is undermining the Democratic Party. Hillary has focused on her healthcare plan and suspension of the gasoline tax.

"In light of our victory here in West Virginia, I want to send a message to the people who are still making up their minds. I am in this race because I believe I am the strongest candidate," Clinton said after she won.

The total delegate count for Democrats till now is Barack Obama leading with 1,881 delegates, while Hillary has 1,713 delegates.