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The Key Keystone State
April 21, 2008 8:12 AM
Greetings from the City of Brotherly Love, located in the key Keystone state. A win for Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, here tomorrow could end this race. But Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, has consistently led in the polls here.
A big question being debated -- how big does her win need to be?
Filmmaker Rob Reiner told voters in Sunday that the "W" needs to be sizable.
"Not to put any pressure on you folks, but this is it, this is it," Reiner said. "We're gonna we win, no doubt about it, but we gotta win big. If we win big, we're going to wind up with more votes than Barack Obama. It's gonna be a very big decision for the superdelegates."
The latest Quinnipiac poll has the race fairly static, Clinton leads Obama 51% to 44%.
Other key findings -- women are backing Clinton 57-38….men are backing Obama 53-42….White Catholics are for Clinton 66-29….Voters over 45 back Clinton 54-40…Under 45 go for Obama 57-41.
"Pennsylvania voters apparently made up their minds a couple of weeks ago and nothing has happened since to change them," said Clay F. Richards, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. "An extraordinary turnout effort by Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign could snatch this victory from Sen. Hillary Clinton, but that does not appear likely. Sen. Obama got off message after his ‘bitter’ remarks and never regained his momentum, giving Sen. Clinton the opening to fight another day in Indiana and North Carolina."
You can read our report from GMA this a.m. HERE and watch it HERE.
- jpt
UPDATE: The source of the Reiner quote, NPR, originally reported that the comment was by Gov. Ed Rendell, not Rob Reiner. It was Reiner.
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All I can say is: the Mainstream Media Men (and truthfully the various network spin Doctors and Pundits and journalists are a VAST MAJORITY of MEN):
I have come to the conclusion that MEN that have the power within the Mainstream Media are trying to twist and spin their on-air time and their articles being ANTI-HILLARY and PRO-OBAMA. Let's face the truth: these Mainstream Men are scared of seeing a woman get elected as President. It's THAT SIMPLE.
Everybody dances around WHY the Mainstream Media men are ANTI-Hillary and Pro-obama. But that is the REAL reason.
THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA MEN HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THINKING THAT A WOMAN CAN REALLY BE PRESIDENT.
If the majority of Mainstream Media people and Journalists were WOMEN, there might be a more FAIR AND BALANCED presentation of these Candidates, and BOTH OF THEM WOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY, not just the MAN candidate, even if he is "1/2 Black".
Face it, America: we have a Media that is scared of the POWER OF A WOMAN. Until we can get MORE WOMEN in Media and Journalist Positions that can TAKE OTHER WOMEN SERIOUSLY who choose to run for office, WE WILL LOSE THE EXPERTISE OF PEOPLE LIKE HILLARY CLINTON, because the current Mainstream Media Men who control "stuff" that is put out there (news, stories, commentary, debate) ARE JUST PLAIN SCARED OF A POWERFUL WOMAN.
Get READY, America, cause women are NOT GONNA QUIT TRYING.
Posted by: Obama is NOT getting MY VOTE !! | Apr 21, 2008 10:01:44 PM
Hey, Pennsylvania Voters.......if you are still undecided as to whether to vote for Hillary or obama, consider this:
A lot goes into choosing a Nomination Candidate----"liking the candidate" is ONE THING, but most importantly is whether the Candidate can go up against McCain for the Presidency----which one of these two Candidates-----Hillary or obama----can actually FOLLOW-THROUGH with the SOLUTIONS they have laid out for the problems that our country faces because of Bush??
Which candidate has plans and solutions at ALL for America?
It's CLEARLY HILLARY CLINTON.
Which Candidate can stand the criticizing from the Republicans and still come out stronger-----not whining that "the other side is getting negative"?
It's CLEARLY HILLARY. Hillary has a BACKBONE, and can dish it out as well as she takes it. obama wilts under pressure.
Who do you KNOW MORE ABOUT, and has weathered past accusations of 'scandals"----has nothing 'hiding in their background" that could cost the Democrats the White House if they become the Nominee? And who has TRUELY worked for the rights of African Americans-----for YEARS?
It's CLEARLY HILLARY.
VOTE FOR HILLARY TOMORROW, Pennsylvania-----SHE SPEAKS FOR YOU, and has proven she can deliver ACTION, not PROMISES.
Posted by: Give Hillary a PA BLOW-OUT !! | Apr 21, 2008 9:38:50 PM
If the media would have told the truth months ago, the Senator from Illinois would have been out of the Democratic race months ago.
Just study Obama's tax plan that will hurt the Middle Class and retirees and you will change your mind. If not open your pockets. Don't forget the never ending closed doors Obama actions pertaining to NAFTA and pulling out of Iraq. Obama lied and started saying that he had no control of his campaign committee now known as the 'Obama mafia'. If Obama cannot control his own committee, he will be another Bush. Isn't 8 years enough?
Posted by: Dr Hubert, Lt Col, USAF Retired | Apr 21, 2008 6:37:30 PM
Financial Times endorsed Obama. He has many more donors than Clinton so he is able to spend more on his campaign. Hillary blew her big donor war chest on 5 star hotels and snow shovels in Iowa. She is unable to manage money, her staff or her campaign and expects us to believe she can manage a country? Obama has run a fiscally efficient and inspired campaign. Just like a good government should be run.
Posted by: Mathis | Apr 21, 2008 5:52:34 PM
Please PA...enough Bush/Clinton division and scandal.These families have brought America down morally and financially. Washington needs a makeover and global respect that Obama will bring.
Posted by: Catherine | Apr 21, 2008 5:44:25 PM
Thanks Cathy, I think it will be a very big win. In fact, I would not be surprised if it is over 10 points.
Posted by: Ken | Apr 21, 2008 5:22:10 PM
I'm taking a break calling voters here in Pennsylvania. I'm kind of shy but I feel strongly about Sen. Clinton so I'm making these calls. I've spoken to a couple of undecideds, had a couple of angry Obama supporters hang up on me but the real news is how positive Pennsylvanians are for Clinton. If my calls are any indication, she's going to win big!
My opinion, by the way, is that a "win is a win" - I've heard that he is outspending her by as much 4 to 1. That really seems obscene! I have to ask why is he working so hard with such a meager result?
Posted by: Cathy | Apr 21, 2008 5:05:18 PM
Ed Rendell, in 1997, on Louis Farrakhan:
"My respect for him has grown... for the intensity of his beliefs... for the decency of his soul... and for the strength of his courage."
Louis Farrakhan in 1996, the Saviours' Day Speech:
"And you do with me as is written, but remember that I have warned you that Allah will punish you. You are wicked deceivers of the American people. You have sucked their blood. You are not real Jews, those of you that are not real Jews. You are the synagogue of Satan, and you have wrapped your tentacles around the U.S. government, and you are deceiving and sending this nation to hell. But I warn you in the name of Allah, you would be wise to leave me alone. But if you choose to crucify me, know that Allah will crucify you."
Posted by: primarily | Apr 21, 2008 3:49:12 PM
hillary doesnt need your money she has millions-- let her use her own money!!
Posted by: melissa | Apr 21, 2008 3:00:57 PM
I REALLY THINK POEOPLE HAVE LOST THIER MINDS! OBAMA IS A HYPOCRITE? REALLY LOOK INTO EVERYTHING HILLARY HAS SAID AND YOU WILL SEE SHE HAS ALSO DONE AND SAID THE OPPOSITE OF IT!!!
Posted by: melissa | Apr 21, 2008 2:58:03 PM
So then, IF Senator Clinton wins big in Pa she lives to fight on. Perhaps even get the nod from her party and goes on to beat up the old guy and win the general.
Then some crackerjack reporter digs into the vote and finds crossover republicans, trying to nix Senator Obama’s bid, were responsible for her large primary win in Pa. that propels her into the general.
At that point the country unifies and comes together like never before over the definition of the word Irony.
Posted by: Smith | Apr 21, 2008 2:22:49 PM
Time to plan on attending the convention, it's going to be a Doozy!
Time to donate for the next primary.
Time to tell the DNC we will never vote for anyone but Hillary!
BO is a hypocrite and a phony politician of the worst kind.
Posted by: HP Boston | Apr 21, 2008 1:47:17 PM
I think she will win by 10. Then maybe John Edward's will endorse her.
Clinton supporters we need to support our candidate with more than talk. SEND A CONTRIBUTION! Even if it is only ten dollars.
Posted by: Ken | Apr 21, 2008 1:14:41 PM
LATEST McClatchy poll:
Hillary up by only 5 points
8% undecided.
Posted by: jbate | Apr 21, 2008 1:03:39 PM
edith:
No one gives a damn what color you are.
Posted by: jbate | Apr 21, 2008 1:01:47 PM
@lookup:
Sho'nuff t'is.
Perfect communication is being understood in context somewhat like Obama flipping off his opponent with a gesture that the crowd immediately understood. He did that perfectly.
Posted by: len | Apr 21, 2008 12:20:22 PM
We can see through it jbate. Nice try.
Posted by: rco | Apr 21, 2008 12:19:06 PM
candidate's trying to scare you and the other one's trying to get you to think; if one candidate's appealing to your fears and the other one's appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope. That's the best.”
Posted by: Bill's Advice | Apr 21, 2008 11:57:34
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OBAMA SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME!!!
I HOPE HE LOSES BIG TIME WE NEED A WOMAN FOR A CHANGE!
VOTE HILLARY! YES YOU CAN!
Posted by: HP Boston | Apr 21, 2008 12:08:36 PM
AMERICANS BEWARE!
HILLARY CLINTON IS OPERATING IN THE RED!
Posted by: finance | Apr 21, 2008 12:02:33 PM
Breaking news- Michael Moore attacks Hillary today!
Posted by: rco | Apr 21, 2008 11:59:47 AM
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