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Pennsylvania: Presidential Primary

Tue, 04/22/2008 - 20:21

Clinton wins Pennsylvania primary

By Politicker Staff

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Hillary Rodham Clinton scored a decisive victory in the Pennsylvania primary Tuesday night, defeating Democratic rival Barack Obama by almost 10 points.

Clinton was winning just under 54.3 percent of the vote to 45.8 percent for Obama with 99 percent of precincts reporting.

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Tue, 04/22/2008 - 16:41

Exit polls show race closer than expected

By Politicker Staff

According to 5pm exit polls, the race for the Democratic Presientila Primary is closer than many expected.  The polls show Clinton leading Obama by a 52%-48% margin.

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Tue, 04/22/2008 - 11:07

What you will need to vote in the primary

By Brian Lewis

With Pennsylvanians flocking to the polls for today's primary, election officials are reminding voters to have the proper documents with them. 

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Mon, 04/21/2008 - 14:21

Gibbons, King try to change Pennsylvania primary rules (for next time)

By Brian Lewis

[img_assist|nid=143|title=State Rep. Jaret Gibbons|desc=|link=none|url=undefined|align=right|width=200|height=280]While most people are focusing on tomorrow’s primary, Pennsylvania lawmakers have set their sights on next year and beyond, with representatives authoring competing bills that could change the degree of access that independent voters have to future party primaries.

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Mon, 04/21/2008 - 12:06

Wofford continues to work Obama circuit

By Politicker Staff

[img_assist|nid=137|title=Harris Wofford Works Obama Circuit|desc=Photo by Getty Images|link=none|align=middle|width=420|height=278]PITTSBURGH -- Former U.S. Sen. Harris Wofford spent time on Sunday greeting campaign staffers at the headquarters for Barack Obama's presidential campaign. While Obama's Democratic rival, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, has secured the endorsement of Gov. Ed Rendell, Obama's campaign efforts have been aided by the support of Wofford and current U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr.

Pennsylvania voters go to the polls on Tuesday.

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Mon, 04/21/2008 - 11:00

Clinton releases new television ad

By Politicker Staff

Hillary Clinton appears to have a new ad on PA telivision. The ad builds on her "If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen" phrase she was throwing around last week after the debate.

 

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Thu, 04/17/2008 - 15:03

Presidential Presidential Primary news roundup: April 17, 2008

By Anonymous

There are 5 days until Pennsylvania voters cast their votes in the presidential primary. Here are today's headlines:

Bill Clinton to visit Fayette's Divito Park

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Thu, 04/17/2008 - 14:59

Bob Casey poised for a big win on Tuesday

By Wally Edge

Pennsylvania supporters of Hillary Clinton include Congressmen Joe Sestak, Paul Kanjorski, John Murtha, Congresswomen Allyson Schwartz, DNC superdelegates Rena Baumgartner, Ronald Donatucci, Marcel Groen, Sophie Masloff, Gerald McEntee, Jean Miklo, Ian Murray, Evelyn Richardson, Ruth Rudy, State Party Chairman T.J.

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Thu, 04/17/2008 - 13:51

Zogby poll shows race a stastical tie

By Politicker Staff

A new Zogby poll in Pennsylvania shows the race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to close to call. The poll shows a statistical tie with Clinton at 45%, Obama 44% and undecided at 12%.

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Thu, 04/17/2008 - 12:25

Altmire keeping his powder dry for now

By Politicker Staff

[img_assist|nid=94|title=Altmire|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=420|height=316]Freshman Congressman Jason Altmire has decided to withhold his endorsement in the Presidential Primary until after the final primary is held on June 3rd.

Press release

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