Today’s Pa. Primary Could Determine the Nominee
By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Producer
PHILADELPHIA (Posted April 22, 2008) – Whether today’s Pennsylvania primary is a close shave or a landslide, there’s one thing for sure: It will be a milestone in one of the longest primary races in the history of the Democratic nominating process.
Not many people are really expecting Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) to defeat Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) – who has Pennsylvania roots (along with ties to Illinois, Arkansas and New York) – but everyone is waiting to see if Clinton will be able to wallop her rival by taking more than 10 percent of the vote. Such a decisive victory – even though Clinton was up 20 to 30 percentage points not that long ago – makes it difficult to argue that she should surrender the fight. Her campaign would get a much-needed jolt at a time when it’s broke and lacks a clear plan for beating Obama, who has won more states, more delegates and more popular votes.
In downtown Philadelphia Monday, I passed Clinton and Obama supporters chanting on street corners and waving campaign signs for their presidential pick.
Two Clinton supporters, Trint Hagler, 27, from Dallas and Phyllis Beard, 37, from New York, traveled here to help get the vote out for today’s primary. “She has real solutions for real problems,” Hagler said.
But in our unofficial survey of 10 random folks on the street, none of the Clinton supporters was from Philadelphia. Of the 10 people BET interviewed, four were Clinton supporters and six were for Obama. But four Clinton supporters were from out of state and won’t be able to cast a vote in the Pennsylvania primary today.
Obama is expected to get the votes of most of the African Americans in this town, where Blacks make up 45 percent of the city’s population. But the African-American mayor, Michael Nutter isn’t one of them.
Nutter told BET why he’s supporting Clinton. “When you look at Sen. Clinton’s record, when you look at her experience, when you understand all that she’s accomplished, it became clear to me that Sen. Clinton is the best candidate,” he said.
Ethan Fraser, a 19-year-old freshman political science major at Penn State University, doesn’t agree with Nutter. “Obama is inspiring, and he inspires me – that one day I can be [running for president] in the same position,” he said.
Clinton is planning a victory rally in Philadelphia tonight, and Obama is heading to Indiana, where polls have the two candidates in a dead heat.
Here we go again, another Super Tuesday.
What will be, will be.
I still feel that whoever is responsible for covering the election for the BET website is clearly a Clinton supporter and that’s fine everyone have their candidate of choice however; the picture on the BET homepage, of Clinton and Obama which shows Clinton as victorious and Obama as sorrowful is an upset to me. I feel the coverage should be more balance and impartial for both candidates. Obama 08!!!
I truely believe Obama will take victory in Philadelphia. We nned a change int he white house and Hilary won’t be that change!! Go Obama
I truely believe Obama will take victory in Philadelphia. We need a change in the white house, and Hilary won’t be that change!! Go Obama
You never know what is going to happen i think that Clinton may be going into tonight maybe a little to confident! Obama may just pull this one out! I do believe it will be a close one! Go OBAMA!!
Go OBAMA GO OBABA GO OBAMA
I feel that we as a people and as americans can say that we are proud of Obama and that what ever the lord has instore for him will be a blessing we pray and let everything else take it’s course and of course i want Obama but we all should look at both and not be one impartial at all Go Obama!!!!
OBAMA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama is our choice in my district Erie, PA
I can only pray that Hillary WINS!
I believe Obama is NOT who he says he is!
If Obama does win…this will be my first Rep. vote!
Bye Bye OBAMA!
Obama all the way.I am very upset with the CEO of BET that tried so hard to destroy OBAMA. As a black man knowing how hard it is for us still you have someone like the CEO to do the dirty job for Hillary. If you are supporting OBAma, jou should simply say my vote is going to Clinton. You did not have to put the man down. GO Obama..
It is early still….as far as I’m concerned, it too soon who claims victory until when the polls close at whatever time it closes. I do certainly hope that Barack Obama comes out WAY ON TOP!!! I have faith that this will be the outcome!! KEEP DOING YOUR THING, OBAMA!! The time has come for a change & Obama is THE CHANGE WE NEED!!
Obama is the man. Hillary is dishing the same ole say anything, do anything to win ways of Washington past. She was just on some mean streets last night running from the line of gangster gun fire…………..lol! If you are smart you’ll READ what her insurance plan is REALLY about. Don’t take if from Obama, read for YOURSELF!!! If you are still lost after that, you don’t need to concern yourself, because you are not dealing with facts. OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!
MY VOTE is going to H.CLINTON
I really support Hillary because she has the right idea about making the United States a more reluctant place to live. Now Obama on the other hand I really think that he doesn’t know what he is doing and why would you vote for someone that doesn’t say under GOD in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I support Obama because I’am in iowa and did it here so I know he can do it there.
Hillary can’t make up her mind about anything. So while she remains clueless. OBAMA will win the day! The mayors comments are dissapointing. OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well “Hillary all the Way” you can vote rep. all you want. There will be more war, more dead soldiers for reasons that are still not clear, more homeless, jobless, non-insured americans ever. It sounds to me you’d rather have the country destroyed than to vote for Obama…You sound like an idiot. I am an Obama supporter, simply because he has the right ideas for american people. This country is being destroyed by the rep. who care nothing about us, only the rich and well off but if Hillary did pull it off to become the pres. candidate I would still vote for her. “Hillary all the Way” is a straight ignorant hater…Yeah, I said it!
I’m praying that the LORD will give Obama the victory in PA! With 130,000 new registered voters in PA, and they all vote (because a majorty of them are for him). Obama just might pull off an upset.
I’m a Christian and i don’t quote the pledge of Allegiance either, why should i salute to a flag that is idol worshiping. Here it is people is making all kinds of statements against God. They have taken prayer out of the school and the very people who is in the white house is pledging to the flag. But look at our nation i think you have it back wards Boss. Let me say the pledge and i need a amen or a ouch. I pledge allegiance to the flag for the united states of america, and to it’s republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisble with liberty and justice for all. (I pledge allegiance to the flag)sounds like idol worshiping to me and lets not mention they are working on taking God out. But they didn’t say i pledge allegiance to the Lord for the united states of america. America get it together.
I live in Pittsburgh and the voting is heavy.Obama may get a sizable vote here in the westen part of the state.If that happens along with getting the most votes in the Philadelphia,Erie and Scranton along with smaller cities like Harrisburg and York he may win.In any event If Hillary does not win by ten percentage points or better she may have too withdraw from the race. A poor showing on her part could derail her campaign financialy.
I truely believe that O’Bama should be the candidate for this election and if all goes well I truely believe this will happen. Obama has my vote!
Mrs. Troy,
That is your opinion! You call me an idiot and a ignorant hater..because I have a different view than you do? That is why we have an election! WE are all created in Gods image!!Wow! Grow up… narrow minded SOUL!
Hillary all the way you have much nerve to call someone narrow minded! You can either claim narrow-mindedness or prejudice against blacks for your comment! To do anything to either keep a black man out of the white house is what your views state, so you are ignorant!
I mean eventhough i want Obama to win myself. But if Hillary wins then that means everyone who is claiming to be dem. then we should all unite and vote for her. But i agree with some of the things people are saying. Hillary really doesnt know some of the things she is talking about. I mean throughout her whole campaign she was talking about how Obama did this, and he said that. I mean they both are good Candidates but i think Obama is better because he addresses different issue that many people wont talk about. So i say OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!
I believe in God and that his plan has already been laid out. Regardless of who wins tonight the democratic party needs to decide who should drop out of the race so the real campaigning can begin. We say one nation under God but in reality we are divided. We all should be striving for the same things, a clean environment, jobs, health insurance, etc. We should not be ripping each other apart and I must say Barak has not tore into Hillary as much as she has into him. We don’t need someone to get defensive when there back is against the wall. We need someone that will be able to lead and take charge without trying to bring other people down that are suppose to be in race fighting for the same things. I honestly would have liked to have seen Obama and Hillary both in office but unfortunately I do not foresee that happening. Oh well, this is just my opinion and only the Lord knows what is in store. I just hope it is better than the road we are on now.
I am am African American woman and I am voting for Hiliary. I think she can bring more to table than Obama. She is more educated and have more self knowledge than he has. I like Obama to because he is an educated brother. He knows what he wants to do with this country. I just think that Hiliary will bring more to the table.
OBAMA all the way!!! He is tha man!!! America needs an Obama and America will have an Obama ladies and gents!!! Go OBAMA Go!!!
I feel it’s your choice but make the right choice
support obama.If anybody did and research on the canidates you would know obama started as a community organizer. This man went to Harvard Law
and became the first president of the law reviw.
This man after graduating from Harvard went back to his community and became a community organizer
did Hilary do that. It’s about character obama has better judgement.
I think Obama should win because he a lot of things he wants to do for us. I’m from Mississippi and Clinton was talking about how bad our state was why is she talking about our state when she can try to help our state. If you going to ruin for President why talk about the states when you need to be trying to help the poor states instead of talking about them. OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO CLINTON, GO OBAMA LETS JUST GET THIS OVER WIT!
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I say it’s OBAMA! time…….
Hey, Hey, as the Godfather of soul would say…Hey, Hey, it’s OBAMA tyme (Hammer Time ….2
OBAMA BABY!!
GO OBAMA YOUR THE MAN
bet for clinton they want post me f***k bet
OBAMA, YOU GOT THE VICTORY!!!
OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA THAT’S ALL I CAN SAY.
IF CLINTON PULL THIS OFF AND BEAT OBAMA, I AM DONE WITH POLITIICS, IT JUST GO TO SHOW YOU HOW CORRUPT THE UNITED STATES IS,ANDIT JUST A MATTER OF TIME ,BEFORE SLAVERY IS REINTRODUCE IT SELF AGAIN.I HAVE MORE, BUT WILL MY VOICE BE HEARD.
I was a Clinton supporter until she started to resemble the GOP. The outlandish lies completely changed my view of her. Who doesn’t remember if shoots R fired around U and Ur child! I’m sorry but at 3am, I DO NOT want someone who “misspeaks” about their own child being in danger answering the call. So now, I support Obama n I believe he can make it all the way to the white house. I’m just sorry I didn’t support my brotha earlier. GO OBAMA! Read his books, the man is the one to pull this nation together. No matter what I don’t think our Nation can survive another Republican in office. So stay Democratic whoever wins the nom.
OBAMA HAS THIS ONE IN THE BAG
Go OBAMA!!!
I will try one more time to post my comment.
I am a proud 72 year old African American male and I support Obama 100%.
Go Obama.
I THINK FOLKS ARE REALLY GOING TO BE SURPRISED WHEN TOMORROW MORNING COMES AND THE NEWS IS THAT OBAMA HAS WON PENNSYLVANIA!!! JUST YOU WAIT AND SEE. OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE GOING TO BE LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!
VOTE FOR OBAMA 2008!!!
Obama needs to go back to Chicago and do something to stop the killing of young people over 30 since January “08″ Introduce a bill and work the neighborhood like he did before. Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!
It is the same ole familys running tis country, bush,s kennedys, clintons, all these familys sons and wife and brothers been running this country for too long, its time for a changing of the guards some one whom is fresh, new, and have foresight Obama is the man period.
Sen. Obama he will win PA today 55% to 45%
People like the comment about Sen. Obama needing to go back to ILL, need to go back to bed. I will let you know on Jan 20, 2009 that President Obama is your new Commander-in-Chief.
God bless the USA we will make MLK very pround of his hard work, Sen. Obama all the way!
MRS. MOORE, NO OFFENSE TO YOU DEAR BUT IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE QUEEN. YES I HAVE NOTHING AT ALL AGAINST HILLARY AND SHE MIGHT HAVE MORE TO BRING TO THE TABLE, YEAH, THE SAME OLD STUFF AMERICANS BEEN PUTTING UP WITH FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS. OBAMA CAN BRING ABOUT A CHANGE. PLEASE DON’T TALK ABOUT HILLARY BEING MORE EDUCATED AND WE HAVE A PRESIDENT NOW THAT MADE STRAIGHT C’s FOR GRADES.
GO OBAMA GO!!!!!! GO OBAMA GO!!!!!! GO OBAMA GO!!!!
“Hillary al the Way” You are what’s wrong with the democractic party now. No unity. A house divided against itself will fall. After the primaries as Democrats we need to support the Dem. candidate 100%. If you don’t no are no better than those pulling the triggers and setting the bombs that kill our troops in Iraq. I am an Obama supporter all they way but the repubs gotta go.
Let god’s will be done!!!
I agree with Hillary all the way, I don’t believe Obama is who he says he is and if he is elected we will be in more of a depression and recession than we are now. Change is good, and Hillary is the type of change we need…HILLARY
Man I dont understand why all these people want Clinton to win yeah she has good intentions but at the same time America can’t afford it just yet maybe in 2012 or whenever this debt gets paid off
Obama ‘08 Baby!
“hillary all the way” you need a wake up call! For you to go and change the party you vote for if Obama wins is ridiculous; but you don’t seem that bright anyway. The Republicans will carry the war on until there is no one left over there!Gosh you’re ignorant! Go learn something; and you’re black you should be ashamed! Put ya head down!
Obama is a wonderful candidate and I wish him the best of luck! OBAAAMAAA 08!
You’ll shouldn’t vote for Obama first of all he came out of no where. With Obama being president the world may come to an end. Clinton knows the background of being a president.
with clinton being president the world will come to an end
obama you are a very strong african american just like 2upac said we will have a black president .And pay close attention too how the whites dont like when you talk about slavery! also be carefull for the people who are races
hay its all OBAMA turn its time for high prices to go down and a good person and plus clinton is not independent after all the lies she told imagine her in the white house we will be in a difficult position…but with obama he will make a good difference….
GO OBAMA!! ALL THE WAY!! EVERYBODY VOTE OBAMA!! FORGET HILARY CLINTON!!
GO OBAMA BABY GO !!!!!!
this world is bent on keeping an african american out of the white house and that’s proof that prejudice rule the hearts of many…GO OBAMA GO…the clinton’s have had their chance…GO OBAMA GO!!!
I DON’T KNOW IF ANYONE HERE IS AWARE OF THIS FACT, THE OWNER OF BET (BLACK ENTERTAINMENT), BOB JOHNSON IS A NUMBER ONE CLINTON SUPPORTER.
NO MORE BUSHS,
NO MORE CLINTONS, AND NO TO JOHN MCCAIN.
NO MORE BACKWARD THINKING,
IT’S TIME TO THINK AHEAD.
WE NEED TO GIVE POWER TO THE PEOPLE.
WE NEED A PRESIDENT FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE.
IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE.
YES, WE CAN, YES, WE WILL,
YES, HE CAN, YES, HE WILL, BARACK OBAMA.
“WE’RE WINNERS AND NEVER LET ANYBODY SAY THAT WE CAN’T MAKE IT.”
–CURTIS MAYFIELD–
BARACK OBAMA, BARACK OBAMA, BARACK OBAMA THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
If Obama win in Pa.by the margin the polls predict it is still a victory for him Hillary is already having financial problems and she will have more of a problem afterwards because her funding will start to shrink.And for anyone to say they would prefer to have another republican in office I don’t think they are realizing what they are doing, unless they in the beginning were a republican.Who wants more of the same Bush run government.One that cares less about what the people want but what he thinks should be and to keep this war going for another one hundred years this is why we are in an economic decline we are financing this war with money from loans of other countries.Our troops are coming home and can’t get the help they need we have sons and daughters that have been back and forth on tours two and three times, look at the housing market and the job losses,no we don’t need another Bush what we need is Change.Not more of the same politics in the White House.I know that Obama is that person to bring cahnge about.
Hi, I’m Rachel and I am a 20-year old black female attending USC Columbia. I’ve always been a supporter of Bill Clinton so of course when his wife entered the race I have been a Clinton supporter all the way.. Until recently I realized that all us “democrats” are fighting back and forth. Its fine to have one that u like more than the other (Obama or Clinton) but saying that if the one u are going for isnt nominated that you’re gonna vote republican, thats just stupid and ignorant… without realizing, you’re gonna give the republicans the power again, and here we go again back to Iraq with McCain… We Democrats need to stick together.. no matter which democrat wins the primary, we all need to stick together and vote for him/her (no write in votes or no switchovers to republican) come on democrats.. WE CAN DO IT! This real change that Obama is talking about is unity… and we need a Democrat in order for that to happen!
Hi Every one out there i just want you all to know that I see a lot of changes that needs to be made. And not once did Hillary Clinton said
any thing about the poor people getting help and not once did i here her say. She was for blacks but thats ok . In my heart i know that Obama is the best one for the job for what i see Obama go
though. When he came to Louisiana we was so happy. Believe it or not i was talking to him and
i can asure you he is no fake he is for whats right . We the poeple went though so much in life
so lets all get together as one and give obama
that chance he deserve and that is to win.
THE OLD SAYING IS DO NOT PUSH
WHAT IS STILL OPEN THAT MEANS
WHEN YOU TRY TO PUSH THE DOOR
CLOSE GOD STILL KEEP IT OPEN
FOR HIS ANGELS WE ALL OR ANGELS
SO GIVE OBAMA A CHANCE. PROGRESS
WILL BE MADE. LETS STOP FIGHTING
WITH ONE ANOTHER AND SAY YOU KNOW
WHAT WE ALL GODS CHILDREN.
BET you just want to keep the people ignorant. So, let may say this–it doesnt matter who wins, as long as the Democrats run 2/3rds of the Congress. This is will be a democratic country. Govt 101–for my educated people or did you sleep that day.
BET wants to keep you people ignorant. So, hers’s some advice–take Govt 101. Then you will know that the President is a figure head. Congress runs the show.
Why isnt my comments being posted.
“Hilary all the way” Let’s not forget that this current republican administration and the economy has been the worst ever; and has given the greedy corporations and power brokers the green light to steal, kill and destroy who and whatever is in their way..demons addicted to greed, money, power and oil. Our soldiers in Iraq are dying for them, not for you & me.
OBAMA!IS the best thing that we as black people of america can pray upon. I am a educated,entrepeneur,24 yr. old young black woman that have come to notice, throughout the years nothing has really been accomplished with the lastor may I say any presidents of republican. Droughts in america, starvation,poverty, and still slavery. I beleive in my heart obama is being slantered amongst old raciest white people,blacks that have no voice of there own.I personally, feel as though black men have been to hell and back sense slavery. And all I can ponder on is no other wants to see a black person with world power.As the bible say “THE TIME IS HERE”. AND I FEEL AS THOUGH “OUR TIME IS HERE”. You can steal, you can kill,and you can cheat, but nothing great will come out of it. And as I end my note of inspiration to those that respond and have no voice at all,remember to vote or die. vote for the person you feel is best, or die with everyone that has under Bush leading for nothing but greed, and power. And if your thinking about Mccain being president it will get no better.Hes still living in world war 2. How many lives will we put on the line, or how many lives can we save from this democracy.Obama is my hero. Obama is a man of color and change. Some are scared of change.Change from your every day beautiful lives, with white picket fence, and there so called struggle for what they have worked hard to get. BUT DO YOU REALLY NO WHAT STRUGGLE MEANS.Or even hard work. A hard worker is someone that gets up every day from dust til dawn, on some ones job that cares two red cents if you eat, starve or brake a leg on there job, just to provide for your family.Like my friend Oprah said”BARACKKKAAA ABAMA
“Hilary all the way” Let’s not forget that this current republican administration and the economy has been the worst ever.
Republicans have given the greedy corporations and power brokers the green light to steal, kill and destroy who and whatever is in their way..demons addicted to greed, money, power and oil. Our soldiers in Iraq are dying for them, not for you & me.
Republicans have given the greedy corporations and power brokers the green light to steal, kill and destroy who and whatever is in their way
I am from Philadelphia and sorry but Obama didn’t win. I think it’s a shame though. He did, however, win 92% of the African American vote and he lost by a very small margin, which proves this to be a tough race. I like Clinton as well, but I’m also for CHANGE, and that means Obama 08!
So, if you’re for Obama, don’t let this worry you, just go out and Vote, and tell everyone you know about it.
WHO HAS BEEN IN CONTROL OF THIS COUNTRY FOR THE
PAST 100YEARS PLUS?_________ WHY ARE THINGS GETTING WORSE INSTEAD OF BETTER?__________
HAVE VOTERS GOT WHAT WAS PROMISED BY THESE
CANDIDATES?_____________HAVE BLACKS ALWAYS VOTED
FOR WHITES?_____________DID WE HAVE A CHOICE?____
NOW THAT WE DO, IT’S A PROBLEM….GO OBAMA!!!!!
“Hillary All The Way” you are the only soul that is narrow-minded. Sorry but you sound stupid and that’s my view on it. You’d rather have the country go up in fire, it’s already smoking….WOW!!!!
HiLARY….SUCKS Dik!! GO OBAMA ‘08
Clinton is a loser! This “win” that she and her team are touting….is wishful thinking on her part! She’s a goner……and I MUST add…a BROKE GONER!!
Obama 2008!!
Hillary ‘08 a fake can not fool this many people with only you and a few others reading through him. I’m sorry lady but Hillary can not and will never accomplish half of what he has in a short time. For the first time we have whites and blacks looking to the future together! There has been no other pres candidate to accomplish that. A fake can not pull the wool over millions. You do not have to believe him, you are only one of few. Being black has put him under a microscope. That man can’t snore loud or you will shun him quick! LOL….. Bush was the worst and yet you are ready to put another rep in the white house, why because he’s not the right color?
Hillary ‘08 and Hillary All The Way, just vote and stop humiliating yourselves on this blog….Good luck.
I dont kno y sum black pplz are ignorant yall shold b glad that Obama is going for president in “08″… .GO OBAMA “08″!!
Personally i think that obama should win the whole thing!!!! Hilary doesn’t know what she is talking about and has no plan. Obama should WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The difference between Obama and Clinton has become clearer by the day. Obama has always been about change, and not money. Clinton has always been about the money, and not change.
Obama is genuine, Clinton makes things up. Obama says “our country”, Clinton says “my country.” Obama takes the high road, Clinton takes the low road…all too frequently. There is a reason why college educated voters are voting heavily in Obama’s favor~ they are smarter!
Obama is willing to talk with the enemy, Clinton is willing to become your enemy. Trustworthiness and respect are overlooked qualities in our leaders. Obama demostrates both, Clinton demonstrates neither.
Bush got voted in twice, so I’m not surprised we have plenty of foolish people who would vote for Hillary for all the wrong reasons! Obama-nation!
i think clinton is leaning on past glory of democrats and also on her husband accomplishment. i bet u, obama is god sent , clinton aint best enough, at this time america doesnt need any good enough . what she needs is best enough n thats OBAMA!!!so madam clinton, we need a democrat but not u we need barak obama
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