NPR: Both Candidates Looking for Victories in Pennsylvania

Both Candidates Looking for Victories in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania voters head to the polls today in the first Democratic primary voting in six weeks. Pennsylvania is by far the most delegate-rich state remaining on the primary calendar.

With weeks of no voting, both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama had a chance to dig in in Pennsylvania. They campaigned in every corner of the state and spent millions of dollars on campaign ads.

Obama is hoping to emerge from today's primary as the clear front-runner in the Democratic race. Clinton is hoping a solid performance in Pennsylvania will send a message to superdelegates that she can win the big states that will be pivotal in November's general election.

In Pennsylvania, only Democrats can vote in the Democratic primary. But voters were able to register up until last month, and the state party reported more than 300,000 new names ahead of today's primary.

-- David Greene

5:12 AM ET | 04-22-2008 | permalink

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Sen. Clinton has worked very, very hard to get the nomination. It will be extremely difficult for her to give up her dream. Let's hope for a clear sign today (unlikely) that Sen. Obama will be the Democratic candidate. It is time to quit giving Sen. McCain the free ride he is enjoying. OK, Keystone State Dems, it is in your hands. Show us what you can do.

Sent by Gary | 7:57 AM ET | 04-22-2008

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