March 25, 2008
Posted: 08:50 AM ET
CNN

Jason Caroll reports on how black voters in PA will affect the Democratic primary

(CNN) — The pivotal presidential campaign in Pennsylvania is entering a new chapter, and the first pages may be a good sign for Democrats.

As the state hit a voter sign-up deadline Monday for upcoming primaries, a top official told CNN that a near-majority of all voters on the rolls are registered as Democrats.

This comes as all sides see Pennsylvania as a key battleground in November. The state thinly went to John Kerry in 2004 and has a split Congressional delegation.

Late Monday, Pennsylvania Commissioner of Elections Harry VanSickle told CNN Radio the state had just over 4 million registered Democrats and 3.2 million Republicans eligible for the April 22 primaries.

Van Sickle noted Pennsylvania had 8.2 million total registered voters at the time. Do the math and it shows 49% of Pennsylvania voters were registered Democrats as of Monday, compared with 39% for Republicans.

The primary registration numbers will not be final until later in the week, as officials accept mail-in forms post-marked by Monday.

Democrats may be benefiting from heavy publicity and interest in the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama race, while John McCain has cornered his party's nomination and made Pennsylvania's Republican primary almost meaningless. However they did it, VanSickle says Democrats have set an all-time record for their party.

"It is a high, the best we can tell," VanSickle said. According to him, Pennsylvania Democrats in past weeks have netted up to 22 times as many party changers as Republicans.

As for April 22, VanSickle expects high numbers at the polls, especially for Democrats.

"With the activity that we've seen," he said, "I do think we're going to see a really good turnout."

–CNN Radio Correspondent Lisa Desjardins

Filed under: Pennsylvania


Evan   March 25th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Ok Obama and Hillary people - can we just agree before you start fighting that THIS is a good thing?

No matter who wins, we need to come together at some point if any of us want to avoid Bush Part III. I saw these registration drives first hand, and this is a GREAT thing.

Independent   March 25th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Yes We Can!!
Obama '08

Greg, Pennsylvania   March 25th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Pennsylvania is filled with idiots! The biggest idiot is Governor Rendell.

Dylan California   March 25th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Thanks to the help of Obama volunteers, hundreds of thousands of new voters and previously registered Republicans and Independents in Pennsylvania are now registered Democrats ready to vote for change!

GOBAMA!

maya   March 25th, 2008 11:25 am ET

This is good for Dems. But we need to get past this nomination swamp first.

For instance- I'm getting really sick of the Obama camp's nit-picking. Obama has no experience of his own- so he goes through Hillary's extensive records and nit-picks. Literally.

Obama- show us YOUR records, diaries over your career. Show us your OWN experience and achievements- including instances of "poor choices" in your so called youth.

We need a solid experienced electable candidate to beat the GOP. Hillary is the best choice.

Exodus   March 25th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Hillary will win by a 15-20% margin.

GO HILLARY !!!!

B. Turrantine , PA   March 25th, 2008 11:31 am ET

. . .Clinton, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton . . .same old tired politics. . . .
scandal . . . .war . . .bad economics . . . .NAFTA . . . . .free yourselves . . . .change. . . .
Yes we can.

Obama 08.

C. Gatlin   March 25th, 2008 11:34 am ET

. . . . .Vote for CHANGE, Pennsylvnia. No more Clintons or Bushes. There are more
that two names in the world. VOTE FOR CHANGE.
OBAMA 08.

fred   March 25th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Go Hillary!!!

Greg   March 25th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Yes, it is all the republicans switching to vote in the democratic primary so that they can decide who are parties nomination should be… all those "newly registered demoncrats" will certainly not vote demoncrat in november… party officials are stupids and should have seen this coming… the republicans will choose the weaker of the to (obama) … jsut wait and see

Slap Stick, Florida   March 25th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Now this is news. Obama vacationing come on CNN get real. Everyone vacations, except for the folks @ Faux News. Maybe that is why they are all soooooooooooo bitter and for a moment there CNN had started to look a lot like Faux News had brought them out!!! Keep it real and fair CNN but not NASTY!!!

Jeff Radun   March 25th, 2008 11:36 am ET

It would be great if Pennsylvania went to Hillary 75-25 = 3 mil to 1mil
She might not get alot more deligates but the popular vote would change towards her

B. Smart   March 25th, 2008 11:37 am ET

. . .That always means CHANGE!.

Yes We Can.
Obama 08.

Mike   March 25th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Hillary 08 for the big win!

bill from pa   March 25th, 2008 11:37 am ET

What is not in this report is that republicans are changing to vote in the primary but will not vote for a dem in the general. I'm an indie that changed to dem to vote Obama. If Obama is not in the general I'll be voting McCain. I'll also be changing my registration back to non partisan April 23.

Belle   March 25th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Of course, Obama will take ALL of the credit…after all, according to Obama fans, Hillary Clinton does not attract anyone.

Desert Rat   March 25th, 2008 11:45 am ET

It is heartening to see that Republians are registering as Democrats to be able to vote in the primary. This is a wise move on their part.
Americans need a wise choice in November. Hillary or McCain. No Obama. If he even gets a chance to be the Candidate, we run the risk that idiots will vote him in as the next president and that spells disaster for our country. Keep Obama Out. America Wake Up.

Realistic   March 25th, 2008 11:46 am ET

It is Obama that is turning out new voters. Hillary hasn't attracted a candidate under 30 since 1992. But she apparently will try to make the Pennsylvannia elections a giant Geezerpalouza.

Moshe   March 25th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Hillary 2008!

W.D.Russell, East Liverpool, Ohio   March 25th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Thanks to the Obama, Clinton campaigns, there are many new voters who are young, or poor, or minority.
This will make a lot of work for the GOP to disenfranchise as many legal voters as they can.

Really   March 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Surprise I wonder who they will all vote for. it seems Hillary has it locked up or does she??????

Eric-Blakelsee, PA   March 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Absentee voter in Iowa for Hillary in PA!

seah   March 25th, 2008 11:56 am ET

A vote against Obama is a Vote for America

CB   March 25th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Clinton senior adviser Harold Ickes said, "No delegate is required by party rule to vote for the candidate for which they're pledged." Is that why Clinton surrogates are insulting those who don't side with them by calling them "Judas" and leaving them feeling very uncomfortable because they prefer another candidate? Plans A and B must have failed Team Clinton. Stop lying and hiding the facts about you on the issues Hillary! You intend to bring about the destruction of the party just because you can't win! Tell the good people of Pennsylvania your real motive for lying about NAFTA, Bosnia and your continuance in the race.

Paul   March 25th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Rush Limbaugh was just bragging again yesterday that Republicans are purposely going to vote for Hillary to keep "Operation Chaos" going. Not because they actually want Hillary to win, but because they are enjoying see Hillary destroy the Democratic Party. They also did this in Texas and Mississippi.

Congratulations Hillary, the Republicans and Rush have awarded you extra delegates. Why don't you use that argument to persuade those Superdelegates to fight for you?

Martha, Henderson, NV   March 25th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Gooo Hillary !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul   March 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

And how many are Republicans who purposely changed over to mess up the Democratic process??

Rush Limbaugh was just bragging again yesterday that Republicans are purposely going to vote for Hillary to keep "Operation Chaos" going. Not because they actually want Hillary to win, but because they are enjoying see Hillary destroy the Democratic Party. They also did this in Texas and Mississippi.

Congratulations Hillary, the Republicans and Rush have awarded you extra delegates. Why don't you use that argument to persuade those Superdelegates to fight for you?

Ralph   March 25th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

It will be nice to see HILLARY win the state, and not the LYING RACIST, OBAMA.

CB   March 25th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Too bad most of the Clinton voters will be voting Republican in November!

Adam FL   March 25th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Lets get out to the polls and vote for Hillary Clinton!!!

Ted R.   March 25th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

While a high voter registration total may be good news for Democrats, it may not be good news fro Hillary. One would expect that her supporters, normally the establishment-type Democrat, would already have been registered for years. Hence, the majority of these new registrants may be in Obama;s corner.

While this may not be enough for Obama to win Pennsylvania, it could make the vote count much closer than expected, which would make Hillary's delegate gain much less significant.

HP Boston   March 25th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Yes all coming out to vote for HILLARY

They want no part of OBAMA/WRIGHT!

No vote BO he is wrong to love WRIGHT!

Harvey   March 25th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

OK Republicans here is your change to do as your party requested go vote for Hillary Clinton stop Obama…..

Tom   March 25th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Nice try Evan but apparently it's never too early to start fighting and it's why the dems will lose the war while they're still fighting the little battles.

CNN watcher in L.A.   March 25th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

So all of you young people who are new to voting and politics. This is why the democratic party loves the race between Hillary and Obama. All over the country there are record numbers for the democrates who are registering and this can only mean good come November. So now we know why Howard Dean isn't rushing to settle this race. I think it's a good thing

Dave, SC   March 25th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I wonder if the voters in Pennsylvania know Sen. Clinton and her pending case in Cali versus Peter F. Paul due is due for court on March 25.?

violet   March 25th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

this is for greg.. if you vote democrate now you can't change in the nov elections to republican…

J.L.   March 25th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Wonder how many the new "Democrats" are morons that listen to idiots like Limbaugh, trying to skew the vote in Hillary Clinton's favor?

Dave, SC   March 25th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Correction 25 April 2008.

Doug R.   March 25th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

No Greg from PA, the biggest idiot from PA was Rick Santorium. Nothing but a big rubber stamp!! Good riddance he gone.

Terry in Pensacola   March 25th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

So much back room, arm twisting , dirty politics going on. The Republicans trying to get Obama nominated so McCain can win. Geesh…just let everybody vote their own( and true) heart! It's beginning to feel like a third world country manuver at best. Hillary will prevail or God help this country. my vote: Hillary, next choice: McCain, next….Obama???? NOT EVER!

Stephen   March 25th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Right, they'll vote for Hillary and then switch back. Mark my words.

Nathan, Charlotte   March 25th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Great news for both candidates! Now if we could only resolve the fighting between the two, then America could be the big winner!

carrie   March 25th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

CNN,WHY DO U MODERATE COMMENTS WHEN U ALLOW SUCH CRUEL AND HATEFUL WORDS ON CANDIDATES,ESPECIALLY BARRAK?
AND WHY DONT U PUT THE STORY OF HILLARY LYING ON THE TICKER,SO WE CAN ADD OUR COMMENTS.
PLS RUDE AND INSULTING MESSAGES SHOULD NOT BE PUT ON THESE PAGES,
THERE IS JUST SO MUCH HATE GOING ON.PLEASE

Veterans for Obama   March 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Good job Obama supporters…Way to hit the streets!

Bayou Joe   March 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Right ON Desert Rat. From the Bayou. Hillary needs to win. Republicans have a good candidate and Hillary would also be a good candidate. JUST SAY NO TO OBAMA.

Michael Guinn Ventura, CA   March 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

This is great news for ALL Democrats. And Jeff- the day any state goes 75-25 for Hillary is somewhere over the rainbow.

ninja   March 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Wonder how many registered as Dems because Rush told them to…

SusanNYC   March 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Vote for fresh new ideas, no more lies, or exaggerations. As a Democrat I don't want to hear these two candidates banter like 2 children in pre-K over who stepped on who's toe. My personal preference is my own and will be voted during the general election. I would like us to get back to the issues American's face. Poverty, War, Economics, Housing. Can we get back to issues concerning our nation instead of these back and forth personality wars between these two candidates.

James   March 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I am not sure it's a good thing. These are republicans crossing over to vote for Hillary. If she wins by 15-20 that will confirm that. These people are going back to their party in November.

Stephanie   March 25th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Hillary will win Pennsylvania. GO HILLARY!

Jeff   March 25th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

its annoying when most of my comments are censored, but I constantly see comments totally unrelated to the article.

Anyhow, this is great news for Democrats. I don't think the General Election will be much of a problem, as long as we have our nominee decided soon. If Hillary gets less than 80% of the vote in Pennsylvania, it will be impossible for her to legitimately get the nomination. Please Pennsylvania, for the good of the nation and the world, ensure we can move forward to the General Election by awarding Hillary less than 80% of the delegates.

If she does not drop out then, it proves she cares very little for our country.

JD, Pittsburgh, PA   March 25th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Pennsylvania is Hillary country. Go Hillary go! Pennsylvanians can join the charge to make you the democratic nominee and win the state and the general election in November.

Ann   March 25th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Obama is too weak to be the president of United States!!!!

In the bottom of his heart, he needs that person, the famous pastor to be his "spiritual adviser."

Spiritually, he is too weak to stand on his own.

Once he becomes the president, who will be his spiritual adviser?
The same one????

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   March 25th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I'll happily support either Obama or Hillary in November.

Let's go DEMS!!

Lucas, Nashville TN   March 25th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

This is INCREDIBLE news for Obama. He wins with new voters EVERY TIME, and this is a great sign. If he loses at this point, it will be by a THIN margin.

Hillary is the old, and Obama is the new. OUT WITH THE OLD.

YES WE CAN!

Wanda Reed   March 25th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

It is a sin the Democrats allow Republicans to vote in their primaries. No wonder Obama is winning so much. The democratic party is being set up again by the Republicans. We all know that the Repubs will destroy Obama in the general election.
I don't think it has been a fair fight for Hillary. And that is a real shame.

Roy Arellano (San Antonio)   March 25th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

It is obvious, reps and independents who vote rep will vote for whoever they feel is the weaker of the two to put her/him up-against McCain.

Gary   March 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Can't wait for the PA primary where Obama will loose big time!!!! Your time is done Obama! Next is Indiana and North Carolina!

GO HILLARY!!!!

TheLeftNut   March 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

If Democrats lose in November, it will be the fault of the "Obama never Clinton" and "Clinton never Obama" people.

Shame on you! You all are no better than the Limbaugh Lemmings.

Vince   March 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

This of course is good for the Democratic party and will be good for America if the Democrats can win in November.

The Clinton and Obama supporters need to stop attacking each other and prepare to unite behind the party's candidate.

I'm backing Obama, but will vote for Hillary in November if she wins the nomination.

DKaylan   March 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

What I would be interested in seeing is how many of these "registered Democratic voters" in Pennsylvania were previously registered as Republicans. I hear Rush Limbaugh is up to his dispicable, underhanded strategy of having the Republicans vote Democratic/Hillary in order to help get her in the nomination, giving McCain a better chance of winning the general election in November. He did it in Texas and other states - I think it's completely unacceptable that he's being allowed to do this, and he's openly talking about it on his talk show.

Candi South Carolina   March 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Pennsylania people make sure that Russ Limburger don't tell you guys to vote for Hillary unless you really want her to win and not just to keep the primary going until November. This is important because it will not do us any good in November. Vote from your heart. Hillary creditiblity is a little wack so now you have to decide if she can really lead this country.

Ann   March 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Republicans vote for Hillary,

Because they don't want to see Obama to be elected, is that simple?

Deb   March 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Obama is no longer a viable candidate.

I'm sure the result of this Primary will prove it once and for all.

I'm looking forward to no more "Hate" arrows from a camp that is no longer viable.

We want to hear Hillary’s plans without interruptions!

We are looking forward to years of Peace and Prosperity!

michael, ny   March 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Hillary said: "the first time in 12 years or so, I misspoke".

Does anybody have another video of Hillary saying I misspoke in the last 12 years?

That will make a great story.

But again, she will say I misspoke on mispeaking.

SHARON   March 25th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Go Obama!!!!!! For all you Haters God doesn"t like ugly. Before you
throw stones. Make sure your house and closet is clean.

therealist   March 25th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Polls also show that 25% of dems will vote for McCain if Obama wins the democratic nomination and that most black voters will stay home in Nov if Hillary wins..

So realistically, the actual numbers are:

49% - 12.25%(25% of dems) = 36.75% Democrats
or
49% - 19.6%(40% not voting) = 29.4% Democrats

vs

39% Republicans

Sue, NY   March 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

PA - Hillary is the senator of NY and she is not that good……she promised many jobs for NY…esp. Buffalo and none have materialized….move on for change….stop the nonsense and bickering…vote Obama so we can finally start running against McCain. Hillary is bashing her opponent to the point that she is raising McCain's campaign from the dead. Her campaign friend James Carvel has called Richardson a traitor for endorsing Obama and yet she is a traitor to her democratic party by putting another democrat down below the level of a republican. Wake up. She will do anything to win. She is not that good ….just listen to her embelish her experience in Bosnia and then the tape….she's living in another world.

austbill   March 25th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Go Hillary, you can do it and you will do it!!!

Jessica, Brownsville, Texas   March 25th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

With 4 million registered Democrats in Pennsylvania, who says Hillary can't catch up in the popular vote?

Go Hillary!

phillip   March 25th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

this is truly a good thing but we also have to be aware of the rush limbaugh factor of republicans voting for hiliary to keep this nasty campaign going . but i do agree that this is a great thing

Monte Brown   March 25th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

If Obama gets the nomination, McCain will win the general easily.

austbill   March 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Hillary is my choice, not becase of any reason other than she is THE qualified candidate for president.

Carolyn -california   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!! Oops, I'm sure Pelosi, and the DNC will come up with something new to make Obama look better than he is!

With friends like Richardson, who needs enemies !!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary 08!!!

Tariq   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I am a Brit…and watching the Democrats fight and lie and outstanding gaffes by Republicans….it's a circus at its best.

Steven, Seattle WA   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

No He Can't.

Obama has brought out millions of young voters. Too bad the youth vote doesn't turn out in November.

I may be blogging as " Obama made me vote republican" in November.

I just hope the people of N.C. get it right and vote Clinton like the voters in PA will.

white old lady for OBAMA   March 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

REMEMBER GREAT STATE OF TEXAS.

GREAT STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, COMING UP FOR OBAMA.

THIS COUNTRY IS BETTER THAN THIS WOMAN THINKS.

Evelyn   March 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Pennsylvania- all eyes on you!

You can make a strong stand in this Democratic Primary Election by voting overwhelmingly for the better candidate- Senator Hillary Clinton!
She has the vision, the experience, and the concrete plans to lead our country in a new direction in a responsible way on the critical issues facing us- the economy, health care, the War in Iraq/foreign policy.

IF the media had started vetting Senator Obama at the beginning of the Primary Season instead of near the end- Senator Clinton would already be our nominee. Because of this, Pennsylvania must lead the way for the remaining primaries to come to their senses and nominate the better candidate for the general election.

AND Howard Dean and DNC Party Leaders must also come to their senses and do the right thing with Florida and Michigan. Who knew that the nomination process would take this long and be so tight?
It is because the race is so tight that Florida and Michigan must be included.

Neither candidate can win with the pledged delegates only- NEITHER!
So it is the fair thing to do have a re vote in Florida and Michigan–the party politics of national and state level DEM leaders is disenfranchising voters who will matter in the general election in Nomvenber…

Kentucky   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Go Hillary! Kentuckians are out to hear Bill Clinton today. The events have thousands of people. I am one of them and the enthusiasm is at a fever pitch. Hillary Clinton is going to win by a landslide.
Go Hillary!

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

All the Democrats who are threatening to boycott or vote for the Republican if their preferred candidate doesn't win the nomination should be ashamed of themselves! It's so stupid, selfish, vindictive and hypocritical.

Way to show how little you actually care about the party, the country and the world. We have two very strong candidates and we should support whomever wins the nomination. This rivalry has brought out the absolute WORST in some Hillary and Obama supporters.

Grow up.

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

CNN!!!!!!!!!!!! Who won Texas! Did Rev. Wright do any good in his life?
Wasn't he a Marine? Didn't he give to the poor? Good Fundraiser?
Anything CNN. Didn't a outrageous # of Republicans vote Democrat
in Ohio and Texas? How many. I heard like 16,000 in one state!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Voters are tired of being lied to.

teresa from Canada   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

This is all Hillary - she is so far ahead in the polls - she is collecting the new voters not Obama. Can't claim that now Obamainators. When she jumps so far ahead in this win - you can't say the new voters will be because of Obama they will be all Hillarys.

The only change Obama should make is in his Pastor - oh I forgot he is all about judgement right.
Getting it right - with the slum lord? with the pastror? with Nafta back room chit chat?
Oh ya SURE he has the judgement.
Just like this weekend - he is laying back in an ostentatious beach resort while Hillary is at home working.
We have had enough of men he want to sit on their butts - go back to the beach - talk to the fishes with your reterick Obomba

Darlene   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

OH MY GOD!!!! Enough is enough people!!! Let's stop the name calling and get back to the issues. This is all about divide and conquer and wanting the in fighting to continue. Hillary is mad because she's not winning and should have gotten out along time ago. It's all about her ego and not winning the general election in November so we don't have another four years of Bush policies. It is truly time for a change and not another Clinton or Bush!!!! Wake up people because if we don't we're going to have four more years of nonsense. If Obama is not the nominee, I'm voting for whoever the Independent candidate is because there's no way I can vote for her.
Also, to Ralph who called Obama a Lying Racist, I do believe he's the only candidate that has had to endure racism from both sides because he lives it everyday.

jon in pa   March 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I'm one of the few young voters in PA that can see right through Obama's fakeness. He preaches change. He says he's different. It's funny, because each time we learn something new about Obama, we find that he's just 'politics as usual'. That, and he's played the race card one too many times.

Young male voter, and I'm not ashamed to say I'm voting Hillary.

Jama OHIO   March 25th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Penn. vote like Ohio, Texas and R.I. Vote Hillary 08

Rick   March 25th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I request all Republicans who registered as Democrats to vote for Hillary. Imagine you guys having OBAMA as your president with his evil pastor sitting next to him.

Justin   March 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Too bad most of the new "Dems" are Limbaugh Republicans voting for Hillary to screw up the primary.

MyBad   March 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Michelle Obama's speech on "this is the first time in my adult life, I am proud to be an American" and Obama's Preacher speech, will hurt them. Go Pennsylvania. You are now on the map regardless who you chose.

Latrece   March 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

why are Republicans signing up to vote? To taint he democratic party. They are going to vote for Hillary…. I hacve faith in Obama. He is the change in America that we need.

Tom   March 25th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

I switched from Independent to Democrat — so I could vote for Hillary!

Jama OHIO   March 25th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

If Clinton don't win. All Hillary backers will Vote for McCain. Sorry Obama. Wright will not be happy.

Ulysse from Canada   March 25th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

It is true that many republicans want to interfere in the democratic party nomination. However, I still find incredible the number of idiots who support Hillary seing what a liar she is. Oh man! She was in so much danger in Bosnia, she should have wored a Kevlar helmet to greet that little girl in case the infant would want to shoot her. This is ridiculous, it just shows how power hungry Hillary Clinton is.

You know, it is never a good thing to award power to the one who wants it the most because when the person gets it, it is going to be "screw you, im the one in charge." In this case, the one who would kill for it is clearly Hillary. In antiquity, a dictator was nominated among the population to solve a crisis and was then send back to the fields he came from, the cultivate and plow. He then did his duty for the time being and went back to his former duties afterwards. With time, the term dictator evolved into the meaning we all know today, a power hungry person who will do anything it wants because it simply feels it can and does.

To me, Hillary Clinton fits that definition perfectly. America is not supposed to be a Monarchy were every Clinton gets crowned just because there family name is Clinton. What next? Chelsea Clinton in 2016? What a joke. The democratic party looks like a fool to the rest of the world right now for allowing this to go on. FACT : The rest of the world sees Obama has a positive person, and Hillary as a negative person. Who do you think would help the amrican image in the world?

Ulysse from Canada

Marsh   March 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Obama has ignited the Democratic Party by bringing in young voters and inspiring hope for a new beginning. The argument from Hillary’s camp that Obama can't win the general election unless he wins the Pennsylvania primary is pure nonsense. If the majority of registered voters in Pennsylvania are Democrats, Obama can take Pennsylvania in the general election regardless of what happens in the primary,

Anonymous   March 25th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

The more I learn about Obama, his voting record and his "friends" the more I see him as a wolf in sheep's clothing. Wake up all who fall for his sugar coated speeches.

Kris   March 25th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Hillary will win!
If Obama wins the nomination, I'll vote for McCain in the general election in November. At least he isn't a racist like Obama is. People in this country better wake up and see Barrack Obama for what he really is. Unpatriotic! He is the only member of Congress NOT to wear the American Flag lapel pin after 911. The comments that his wife has made plus the hate filled sermons that his preacher spoke should give this country a clue as to what will be in store if Obama should winn the presidency. Trust me, Hillary isn't my first pick but I'd rather have another Clinton in the Whie House before Obama!

Brian B.   March 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

PA Democrats DO NOT let this give you a false sense of security. Some Republicans are switching parties so they actually have somebody to vote for in the primary. Their REAL candidate (John McCain) already has the nomination wrapped up and is the only person on the Republican primary ballot, what fun is that. Then they plan to switch back after the April primary to show their true colors again. My fear is these FAKE democrats are going to cast their vote for either Clinton or Obama based on who they think will be easier to beat in the general election so their TRUE candidate John McCain will have a better chance of winning the presidency. This is a very scary scenario. I implore all TRUE Democrats’ to make sure you vote on April 22nd keep doing what you’re doing. Turn out in record numbers at the poles. Vote for which ever Democrat whom you feel will be the strongest candidate against John McCain in November. Encourage as many other TRUE Democrats to do the same thing. What if something very far fetched happened and a majority of party members switched sides only for the sole purpose of getting the weakest candidates to eventually run against each other in a general election. This is a very bad scenario for our country. Don't let it get a foot hold here in PA.

Sandy/Florida   March 25th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

I hope the people of PA reads about her "mispoke" episode before they cast their vote for this liar. No wonder why she supported Bus on the war. Birds of a feather flock together. Both of them are notorious liars. And how can Obama stand a chance, when the governor of PA came out and said that PA would never support a black man.
But everyone will see no weapon form against Obama will prosper.
Everyone will be amazed. We might as well keep in Bush if we are going to replace him with that lying, cheating, and selfish pair known as the clintons.

Tom Swift, Shopton   March 25th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Too bad for Hillary it's too little, too late.

Gore/Obama '08

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