January 19, 2008 - 1:48pm

Obama doesn't dominate the strip

LAS VEGAS -- This at-large precinct at Caesar's Palace the signs of Barack Obama's defeat and Hillary Clinton's win in the state became obvious.

With the backing of the perceived powerful Culinary Union, who have enrolled tens of thousands of casino workers, these at-large precincts were supposed to be very pro-Obama.

But they weren't.

In fact at this location Obama collected 17 delegates and Clinton 16 delegates. Edwards was a total non-factor here.

At the Paris hotel Clinton even defeated Obama by 2-1.

Martha Martinez, a room service worker at Caesar's, explained why she voted for Clinton.

"I think she is the best for us," she said. "She supports women. She supports unions. And she has more experience than Obama."

Glen Wilson, a Culinary Worker's union member, who works as a food server at Caesar's, supported Obama.

"I think he's very down to earth and honest. He's a guy I could vote for," said Wilson. "He walked the walk and he talked about the things that matter to me."

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