Richard Tafoya
Apr 22nd, 2008, 09:15 PM
NPR had some quotes from voters at the polls in PA tonight. Lots of "I could go either way, as long as it's a Democrat" type answers.
Huge turnout, massive defections of former Republican voters to join with Democrats to see that John McCain doesn't drag this country into another four years of Bush policies.
Heartening to see all around.
LA Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-campaign23apr23,0,3084943.story
Hillary Rodham Clinton took the Pennsylvania primary tonight, staving off elimination and ensuring the Democrat's fierce nominating battle would last at least another two weeks.
In a state racked by economic anxiety, Clinton rolled to victory with strong support from women, seniors and blue-collar voters -- the coalition that carried the New York senator to wins elsewhere including, most notably, her back-to-the-wall victory last month in Ohio.
With 85% of precincts reporting, Clinton was ahead 55% to 45% in Pennsylvania.
"Some people counted me out and said to drop out, but the American people don't quit, and they deserve a president who doesn't quit either," she said at a rally in Philadelphia. "Because of you, the tide is turning."
But Clinton faced a daunting task -- not just winning, but winning big enough to change the course of a contest in which she trails Obama by most significant measurements: fundraising, pledged delegates and popular vote as well as the number of states won. At tonight's victory rally, she urged supporters to go to her website and donate.
Despite her victory, the Democrat's proportional awarding of delegates made it unlikely that Clinton would significantly dent Obama's lead, though she narrowed his advantage in the overall popular vote.
Obama held a rally in Evansville, Ind., which votes in two weeks. "Now it's up to you, Indiana," he said.
Huge turnout, massive defections of former Republican voters to join with Democrats to see that John McCain doesn't drag this country into another four years of Bush policies.
Heartening to see all around.
LA Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-campaign23apr23,0,3084943.story
Hillary Rodham Clinton took the Pennsylvania primary tonight, staving off elimination and ensuring the Democrat's fierce nominating battle would last at least another two weeks.
In a state racked by economic anxiety, Clinton rolled to victory with strong support from women, seniors and blue-collar voters -- the coalition that carried the New York senator to wins elsewhere including, most notably, her back-to-the-wall victory last month in Ohio.
With 85% of precincts reporting, Clinton was ahead 55% to 45% in Pennsylvania.
"Some people counted me out and said to drop out, but the American people don't quit, and they deserve a president who doesn't quit either," she said at a rally in Philadelphia. "Because of you, the tide is turning."
But Clinton faced a daunting task -- not just winning, but winning big enough to change the course of a contest in which she trails Obama by most significant measurements: fundraising, pledged delegates and popular vote as well as the number of states won. At tonight's victory rally, she urged supporters to go to her website and donate.
Despite her victory, the Democrat's proportional awarding of delegates made it unlikely that Clinton would significantly dent Obama's lead, though she narrowed his advantage in the overall popular vote.
Obama held a rally in Evansville, Ind., which votes in two weeks. "Now it's up to you, Indiana," he said.