Illinois senator Barack Obama continued his winning streak last night in the Potomac primaries, which included Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

To win the Democratic nomination, a candidate needs 2,025 delegates.

Obama currently has 1,210 and Sen. Hillary Clinton has 1,188 delegates.

Obama defeated Clinton by a landslide, receiving 76 percent of the vote in Washington, D.C., 63 percent in Virginia and 62 percent in Maryland, as of 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Obama has now won the last eight primaries.

According to some, Obama’s campaign is thriving because voters desperately want change.

“I think that Barack Obama is a breath of fresh air,” said Lydia Lindsey, N.C. Central University associate professor of history.

“I truly feel that he has what it takes to bring about change in our political landscape in terms of national security, employment and health care. The man has a vision.”

“It’s not that I hate Hillary Clinton, but I just feel that Barack is the better candidate for the job,” Lindsey said.

“He is running an impressive grassroots campaign.”

Others say they worry about what might happen if Obama becomes the first black U.S. president.

“I strongly support Barack, but I feel that his life will be in great danger if he is elected,” said Amanda Chambers, English graduate student.

“Someone will probably try to take him out.

“He will need extra security because there are still lots of people who don’t want to see a black man in the White House.”