Estimated read time: 1-2 minutes
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
Barack Obama spoke from Iowa last night about passing the milestone of having a majority of pledge delegates. He was gracious in victory, not claiming the nomination, and praising Hillary Clinton's 35 years of service and breaking barriers that will make the world a better place for his and the world's daughters. ABC's George Stephanopolous said no candidate has ever won a majority of pledge delegates and not won the nomination. Click here to hear more from George.

ABC's Ann Compton is following the Clinton campaign. She told Utah's Morning News from Louisville that it is 100% likely Hillary Clinton is looking for a graceful way out, a way to show her supporters that she is not a quitter and is willing to go the distance. Click here to hear more from Ann with Grant and Amanda.

They went in to the Nokia Center thinking David Cook would win, but came out thinking David Archuleta would win tonight. Simon called it a knock out. The fans agreed, at least the ones KSL's Paul Nelson spoke to outside the arena in Hollywood last night. Join us first thing in the morning tomorrow for reaction to the big night tonight.








