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The 2008 American Samoa Republican presidential caucuses took place on February 23, 2008. John McCain won all 6 pledged (and the support of 3 unpledged delegates) at the territory's convention. McCain "campaigned" in the territory by recording an audio message to the delegates and sending it to the caucus via the Internet. [1]
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McCain | Unknown | 62% | 9 |
| Mike Huckabee | Unknown | 38% | 0 |
| Ron Paul | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Total | Unknown | N/A% | 9 |
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