April 2, 2008
Posted: 12:33 PM ET
Clinton's lead has narrowed in Pennsylvania.
Clinton's lead has narrowed in Pennsylvania.

(CNN)Hillary Clinton holds a 9 point lead over Barack Obama in the crucial state of Pennsylvania, a margin that is slightly narrower than that found in a similar poll released earlier this month.

In the just released Quinnipiac University Poll, Clinton draws 50 percent of support from likely Democratic voters in the state while Obama gets 41 percent. In a similar poll taken two weeks ago, Clinton was at 53 percent and Obama was at 41 percent.

The poll was conducted March 24-31 and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points. It comes days after popular Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey endorsed Obama — though most of the poll was conducted before that announcement.The poll also shows a large split among white and black voters in the state — Clinton is winning the votes of nearly 6 in 10 white Democrats while Obama is drawing three quarters of the black vote.

The two also remain strong with constituencies that have favored them in past states: Clinton is doing well with women and older voters while Obama is strong with young voters. The two are approximately even among males.

A convincing win in Pennsylvania is seen as crucial for Clinton as she seeks to end the primary season with enough momentum to swing the majority of undecided superdelegates her way.

With an electorate that seems to favor Clinton, the Obama campaign has consistently lowered its expectations there, though it is heavily outspending her on television advertising.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Pennsylvania


Scot   April 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Why is everyone acting suprised at the Clinton's behavior?

Remember former Clinton bankroller David Geffen's quotes from over a year ago…

He called Bill a "reckless guy".

He called Hillary an "incredibly polarizing figure.".

He concluded, "Everybody in politics lies, but they [the Clintons] do it with such ease, it's troubling,"

Geffen was among the first in establishing the primary dynamic of this campaign, Clinton staffers and supporters abandoning the Billary Bandwagon in disgust. So it will continue for another three months.

Good-Bye Hillary...   April 2nd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

stick a fork in it HIllary, it's over…take your narrow win in Pennsylvania and bask in your short lived glory and then pick up the phone and congratulate Obama on his victory over you!!!! Bye Hun, muah!

Jay   April 2nd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Great job! Pennsylvania. Keep up the good work! The world is waiting to see how progressive you are; that you can hear the voices of your children cry for change. Don't take their hope away from them. Vote for Obama. He's the only one who can make real change. Hillary is a liar. How can you trust a liar?

txdude   April 2nd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

A vote for Obama is the same as a vote for McCain.

Arin   April 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Uh-oh…. the Clintonites and the Republicans are starting to feel the heat.
Here comes that Obama steam train, its on a roll,…. here it comes!!!!
Yes we can. Yes we can.Yes we can.

mike   April 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Obama has the power to unite the party, all he has to do is drop out and support Hillary. Be uniter Obama, do the right thing.

Kristen   April 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

It is expected that the polls will narrow as it gets closer to election day.
The media makes it sound like Clinton has lost before the people vote. Remember that these polls are conducted with a small percent of the registered voters. The media makes it seem that when Obama wins a state that he can take that state in the genreal election. The majority of times, Obama has won by a slight margin. There were still hundreds of thousands of people in these states who voted for Clinton. Let the voters decide. The Media should give Both sides an Equal chance. The Press is suppose to Report the news not try to influence the outcome by their opinions.

stag   April 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Neither the racist nor the communist will win. Plus, they are nothing but a pair of liers with false promises.

caywen   April 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

The Obamabarians have broken through the gates and are raiding Clinton Country.

Pooh496   April 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

CNN Paid for by Barak Obama.

April in Texas   April 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Go Obama!

bigben   April 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

The one that has her by 12 is considered the best.

Po Win   April 2nd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

As of today, Senator Clinton holds a ten point lead.

W.Cares   April 2nd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This is just amazing how much attention can get a man with a loud voice. Nothing else but a loud voice.

Deb n Texas   April 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

That doesn't surprise me, people are going to see Hillary for what she really is.

tired of hill   April 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Barack Obama will be the next Presdent

Bob   April 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Please all step away from your computers and get a life. This back and forth is starting to soud like a Junior High school election.

melikeyhill   April 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

hillary supporters keep bashing obama- her numbers are gonna continue to plummet as the folks in pa, realize they have been lied to, when she releases her tax returns, its over for her!

Bayou Joe   April 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Calm down people. This is only about Democrats and not about winning the General Election. So don't get your hopes up because Obama is supposedly catching up.in the PA polls. Hillary can still win the Nomination.

However, it doesn't matter the Democrats will lose in November.

3 reasons (1) No plans, costly plans and too radical for the American Voter.

Neither Obama nor Clinton are acceptable to the Middle America that actually pays taxes and supports our Country and it's brave soldiers.

Nausea   April 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Yes, constantly spun in favor of Obama! However, while the media continues to proclaim Hillary cannot win over and over they fail to mention that Obama cannot win either! It is IMPOSSIBLE for either to have enough delegates to secure the nomination. It is a fact, the nomination will be decided by the superdelegates!! Anyone see Lou Dobbs last night?? The first person on CNN to raise the issue of the nauseating bias of the American media toward the Obama campaign! One person on this network has my respect, regardless of who he supports, because he acknowledges the truth that is prevalent.

Obama / Wright 08 !

Alex   April 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Some of you people need to take a statistics course.

michael in maine   April 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Reaity check… Feb 15th the numbers were as follows…
Clinton 977 pledged delegates 243 superdelgates giving her a 1220 delegate total.
Obama 1096 pledged delegates and 157 superdelegates for a 1253 delgate total and a lead of 33 delegates.
As of March 31st the numbers were as follows:
Clinton 1243 pledged delegates still at 243 superdelgates giving her a 1486 delegate total.
Obama 1414 pledged delegates and 212 superdelegates for a 1626 delgate total and a lead of 140 delegates.
Facts are facts… Hillary is falling further and further behind and the odds of her catching up so long that it's Mission Impossible. She'd have to win all the remaining primaries by a min of 10 points which isn't going to happen and then get 75% of the remaining uncommitted superdelegates which isn't going to happen.
All Obama needs is to finish at where the current polls have him and pick up another 77 superdelegates from the remaining 332 uncommitted superdelegates.
Hillary's only hope is for a Gov Spitzer like scandle to befall Obama… Short of that.. She's toast! Stick a fork in it Hillary.. You're Done!!!

Jay   April 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

This poll shows the world that Pennsylvania is not really what we all thought she was: a bunch of white Rev. Wrights… Maybe PA is ready to move forward with 21st Century. I know the young and the educated are. Only Obama can make real change. Hillary is liar. How can you trust a liar?

Billy   April 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Reply to Jordan, San Marcos, TX:

Depending on how much she wins PA by, it might only be like kicking a field goal.

mccoy230023   April 2nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I thinks the poll is telling to the lies Billary has been informing the American people for so long about her so called experiance and running from gun fire. I was for Billary until I got news that she turned out to be a lierrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…………..! Just like her husband, " I never had sexually relations with that woman" What about the two ladies that came out and said he was chatting with them too?

Sorry, I mean "misstatments".

Obama 08"

Elizabeth   April 2nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I think this speaks to some of the missteps like Bosnia and Kosovo.

I am sadened by the initial comment with racial undertones. These are supports of Clinton. Comments like these can be perceived as offensive. Can't we discuss issues without getting personal. I would expect Hillary Clinton would also reject such overtly racist comments.

Ilona   April 2nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

This is for "The Word"

I wouldn't point fingers if I were you!!! Your comment is so full of hate a babe in the woods would be able to see where you are coming from.

Disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John in KY   April 2nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

DNC and Obamanites sit down & shut up!!!

Bryan   April 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

"Hey" all you OBAMA suporters be carefull don't push him up too high
Because the higher he goes """"The harder he is gonna fall"""""

????   April 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I don't know where you guys get your polls from . When and where do you run the polls? I think its bogus!!

just wait   April 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

When the democrats swiftboat one of their best candidates…
there is a price to pay.

I will do fine under the republicans- My house is paid off, I'm in excellent health, I have health Insurance and I work in the Health care field where I get many job offers weekly. I have no debt and earn a high wage… and I'm too old to be drafted.

But IF Obama wins the democratic nomination, he wins by cheating. That is no win at all. And His hateful supporters bashed my candidate. So for the first time since I was 18 y/o- I am now 53- I will cross the line to the Republican side.

I can not stomach the way Hillary Clinton was demonized and destroyed by her own party.

Way to go, team.

Now watch us lifelong democrats go.

I warned of this all along. You all thought I was joking.

TJS   April 2nd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I am not sure where their poll is taken. But the polls here in PA that I have seen aren't looking like that at all. She still is showing a big 2 digit lead in all the local polls I have seen. And no I am not a Hillary supporter.

sky   April 2nd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

It is just a matter of time. Clinton lately has said that time is on her side but I disagree with that. The more people get to see and hear Obama the more they gravitate towards him. She will probably take Pennsylvania but the longer Obama is there campaigning the smaller her lead will become.

Brandon   April 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Yeah Nobama, Barack is a racial seperatist… He wants to divide himself in half… What an idiotic thing to say.

The PPP poll that came out today has Obama up 2% in Penn. This poll had Hillary up 26% 3 weeks ago. The Realclearpolitics poll of polls for Penn has gone from 12% this weekend to 6% today.

So much for Hillary catching Barack in the popular vote

Dave   April 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

The only numbers that count are the votes on election day. I remember some polls on the earlier primaries that had Obama crushing Clinton and Clinton won handily.

Ryan   April 2nd, 2008 12:00 pm ET

It's odd to me that they used the poll where she is +9 to say she faltered. Why not these:

Rasmussen 03/31 – 03/31 730 LV 47 42 Clinton +5.0
PPP (D) 03/31 – 04/01 1224 LV 43 45 Obama +2.0

Mary56   April 2nd, 2008 11:59 am ET

With 3 more weeks to go. I think her lead will get even smaller. People are starting to wake up. She lies about sniper fire as if anyone would forget if they we shot at. And she signed the agreement that Florida and Michigan would not count. Now that she needs them she is suddenly worried about every vote counting. People are not as dumb as she hopes they are

Rod   April 2nd, 2008 11:59 am ET

Cnn dodged snipers and ran for cover to deliver this message.

Melanie   April 2nd, 2008 11:59 am ET

Drudge just reported that a new PPP poll shows Obama ahead in PA with 45% to 43%. God I hope that's true.

General B   April 2nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

We can't trust Hillary, she's petty, lies a lot and seeks to destroy the democratic party because of her selfish, self centred interest…..

Democrats '08 4real

Kyle   April 2nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

Hillary is a joke.

Bill   April 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

If Obama closes the gap to within 5 points in the vote tally on April 22, Hill should get out.

Mary56   April 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

With 3 more weeks to go. I think her lead will get even smaller. People are starting to wake up. She lies about sniper fire as if anyone would forget if they we shot at. And she signed the agreement that Florida and Michigan would not count. Now that she needs them she is suddenly worried about every vote counting. People are not as dumb as she hopes they are

Phong Nguyen   April 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

Let the primary process work its way to the end as it is supposed to, which will make us all stronger!

Rod   April 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

In other words she is losing in PA. Obama is gaining in PA and he has the time to make it really close. Guess what that means.

liz   April 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

When Clinton was leading with double digits, CNN did not have it as headlines. Now Obama has gained a few points it suddenly headline news. I hope people from Pennsylvania are not as dumb as the rest of the people that have voted for OBama. Please come to your senses and see that this man is a fraud. Stick with Clinton and she will brings the jobs back to Pennsylvania.

Melkor   April 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

Whoa! Hold on – this headline is bogus and misleading (I also heard the same bogus news item on the Today show this morning about Hillary slippingin the polls). The margin of error is 2.5% – in fact, the polls do NOT show her support is slipping. With the margin of error, this poll's result is not very different than the earlier poll (53-41). One can make the case that her support (and Obama's as well) is about the same as it was earlier. BTW, for the record, I'm not a Hillary supporter at all.

mimi de la cruz   April 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

THE LONGER SHE, BILL & "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS"CAMPAIGN

THE FURTHER SHE WILL FALL IN THE POLLS. THE ROYAL FAMILY

CAN'T EVEN FAKE RESPECT FOR US (VOTER ). POLITICIANS

SHOULD IN LOOK AT AN ELECTION AS A JOB INTERVIEW.

Gideon   April 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

Hillary Clinton – the only person who hasn't realized – IT'S OVER!

The Word   April 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

Act like Step and Fetch it in a bowling alley and get a few votes…he can shuffle all he wants, give all he sermons he wants, but when the curtain is pulled back, there is nothing but a weak, plagiarizing mouthpiece for Neo-con business interests that have found crying "race" is the best marketing tool since television itself! He is an insecure, woman hater..thats's why his wife looks like a man….!

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   April 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

Hillary will probably win Pennsylvania, but not convincingly enough. and with the additional primaries remaining, she is not going to caputure enough of the delegates to fill the gap that currently exist. Her hopes of achieving the Democratic nomination are gone and the political delegates will support the forerunner……..which will be Obama.

Mikey, Scottsdale AZ   April 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

DEAR BILLARY

IT'S 3AM! IT'S AN EMERGENCY CALL FROM THE IRS …DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR TAXES ARE ?

Debby   April 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

CNN can't wait to report the poll numbers when she is down. Hey its only by one point stupid which can go back up in a split second.

less media more issues   April 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Really! 'Falter' is a HUGE word. What Obama voter/writer came up with that? How about a 'slip'?

Anyone but Obamination   April 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Pennsylvania is a great state with smart people who will vote for the best candidate, Hillary Clinton.

Nancy   April 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hillary might win PA, but it won't be by a landslide. I was at a rally in little Lewistown, PA, with Bill speaking and I'd rather change the Constitution and elect him again then vote for Hillary! Go Obama

bigben   April 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Most of us Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama. Enjoy the lose in nov.

D.D.   April 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Senator Obama is doing there what he should had done in Ohio. However he worked at winning those delegates in Texas at the same time which paid off well.

We're all doomed   April 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

I love watching the Dems tear themselves apart, Anarchy in the USA!

vic nashville,Tn   April 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hi CNN
yesterday Obama lead narrows in National poll
Last week your poll shows she has lead 14% in Pennsylvania
I think who wrote this ticker didn’t see Lou Dobbs show on last Monday

Tim in Arkansas   April 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

During this campaign, Hillary sinks lower and lower in votes and in the way she conducts her campaign. She's lost around 30 states, several were near ties, and she has actually only gained a few states with clear wins.

I wouldn't be surprised if Obama wins PA, or if it comes down to another close tie.

Obama 08

john williams san diego, ca.   April 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Fools for Hillary…cackle-cackle

Lauren   April 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Even Sen. Murtha said yesterday that if Barack wins the Nomination that Pennsylvanians will support Him.

Jeff   April 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Another day, another CNN spin for Obama… Nothing to see here folks, move along

monica   April 2nd, 2008 11:52 am ET

where there's a Clinton, there's a scandal

tom PA   April 2nd, 2008 11:52 am ET

If Obama was leading than you would have a story to report but this is a blatant attempt to favor one candidate over the other.

Veterans for Obama   April 2nd, 2008 11:51 am ET

The end is near!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ilona   April 2nd, 2008 11:51 am ET

Still three weeks to go until the primary. Sen.Obama is holding steady, while Sen. Clinton is losing ground.

Way to go!

Sen. Obama can only get better from here. Let's keep it below double digits for our underdog.

Jordan - San Marcos TX   April 2nd, 2008 11:51 am ET

Hillary winning PA would be the equivelant of scoring a touchdown in the final minute of a football game when you're down by 20 points.

It's over.

Chris Banner   April 2nd, 2008 11:51 am ET

By April 22nd, the lead will be very close. The only thing I don't understand is why Clinton supportes keep on bringing up the race card, whereas Obama clearly stated that this presidential race is not about gender/race, but rather about who is the best to lead the country.
Yet again, CLinton supporters have not understood his point. And Hillary doesn't help either, I don't think she is gonna win big in Pennsylvania, and Obama's lead will widen
Obama / Edwards 08 !

Steve   April 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

We can sooooooooo win this state.

Obama 08!

john ry   April 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

um she went down a couple points. How did she falter? I'm from PA and think this is a lie.

todd   April 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

When is Hillary going to realise it is over for her? Just like Rocky , she is going to lose to a black man .Aside from that fact , I am all for her staying in the race until it is obvious she can't win. That being said it is time to debate issues and quit with all the sniping (no pun intended, maybe).

Bill, Atlanta   April 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hillary, You have to win ALL the remaining 10 states by a 20 point margin just to tie Obama in delegates. You cannot do it if you're only leading Obama by 9 points in the only state left that you have any change of winning at all; your support is slipping even there. Even if you can work a miracle and win all the states with that 20 point margin, the only thing you would accomplish is insuring a brokered convention. You may as well call John McCain and congratulate him on his victory now. Contrary to what Bill believes, you are hurting the party. It's time for you to step aside and allow Barack Obama get down to the business of defeating McCain.

lm   April 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Obama is about money and media — same old same old. Clinton offers more positive change in health and the economy than he does. But the media's decided and he's spending bucks to brainwash.

Which would you rather hear? "Chill out' (Hillary will surprise you!) or Don't Count the Votes in Michigan and Florida?

Give me Hillary. She listens to the people. And as a resident of NY, she's done very well by us.

Mike   April 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Funny that Obama has become the racially divisive candidate, especially when he claims to be a "uniter." The democratic party really needs to think about that when deciding.

Anyone but Obamination   April 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Caption should read… Obama stays at 41%

David, Santa Maria, CA   April 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

I wouldnt discount the Clntons yet. She is a ruthless power nut who is working behind the scenes to steal the election with the superdelegates. She couldnt care less about that the popular vote, hence her reaction to Pelosi. The Clintons wrote the book on dirty politics and she'll do anything to get elected.

Cynthia   April 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

When Obama makes a good showing in Pennsylvania – maybe the Clinton supporters will give him an honest look. He after all is leading in states won and delegates. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

John   April 2nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

….and, in Washington D.C, in a darkened room in Number One Observatory Circle, Dick Chaney cackles to himself and says, "Everyhing is happening exactly as I have forseen it."

Kurt   April 2nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

I have NEVER seen an election run by the media like this one.
We all the CNN bias towards Obama.
The polls ARE NONSENSE. NOONE should trust these stupid polls number. Hillary will win by 10-20%!!!!!!!

Debbie   April 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

JB, it didn't look like she was going to win Ohio and Texas and she did ! She will win Pennsylvania so don't worry your pretty little headabout it. You Clinton haters are pathetic!!!

Anonymous   April 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

I wonder if they will keep calling the White House the White House once Obama moved in.

Anonymous   April 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Where are Clintons financial records and tax returns?????????
The news reporters don't have the guts to report that!!!!
Clinton tries to keep the attention on Obamas preacher so her financials won't be discussed.

Antoinette   April 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Good for him

Doesnt look like she will win Penn. by too much

Go Obama

Legare   April 2nd, 2008 11:46 am ET

I believe Barack will do well in PA and the party will start rallying around him. I wonder who he would pick as a Vice Pres. running mate.

Marc   April 2nd, 2008 11:46 am ET

CNN where is the headline of former congressman Lee Hamiltons (vice chariman of the 9/11 commission) endorsement of Barack Obama?

This is truly a sign of the momentum towards Obama and of the American voters.

food for thot   April 2nd, 2008 11:46 am ET

i am an independent but the hate btw HRC and BO supporters on this blog is disheartening,dems do u guys really think u can win the WH without each others supporters?i have lost my dad in iraq,my home and my job and i was hoping a dem will win the WH,but with all the hate amongst dems we better get use to bush 3rd term.

Grif   April 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Mumbo Jumbo…

Lauren   April 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Barack is making good gains . He is great at expressing where he sees America going and how to get there.

Curtis L Madison   April 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Bob you are 100% correct

doodle   April 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

The good people of PA and this country are starting to see Hillary for who and what she is — someone who will stop at nothing to win the nomination. Thank goodness we can count on Obama to tell it like it is!

Go O!!!

Tina   April 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Hello. Im not sure if anyone remembers the point of this process. We are figuring out who can win the general election. We have Clinton: has won the biggest swing states and has the most experience. Obama: hasn't won the swing states and has no experience. So it doesn't matter what the "count" is…it is quality over quantity. Im very proud of my Ohio voters who did the right thing for our country and voted for Clinton. Ohio knows how to pick a president.

Typical White Person   April 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Sure.. keep pushing anything negative you can regarding Hillary.

The media has been against her from the start and fueled this division in the Democratic Party.

Count Florida and Michigan, then tell me who is ahead.

NEVER GIVE UP HILLARY!

Rachel   April 2nd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Hillary needs this win to prove that she wins the big and "important" states, hoping this will convince Superdelegates to support her. Wasn't it her downplaying (and ignoring) the importance of the smaller states that got her into a losing position in the first place?!

BOSNIA SNIPERS UNION   April 2nd, 2008 11:41 am ET

seriously, hillary will barely win Penn, and will lose in North Carolina and Indiana…

shes done folks…

Mack   April 2nd, 2008 11:41 am ET

But Hillary still leads in Pa. by almost double digits. Hillary also leads in the Rasmussen National Democratic Nominee polls today.

mk   April 2nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

In 20 days, Hillary's margin will have shrunk much further. People are growing very tired of listening to her and Bill. They've overplayed themselves – It didn't stand the test of time.

andrew s. rostolder hillsdale nj   April 2nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

hang in there hillary, there is still time to upset the rest of the penn. voters……….

Marc   April 2nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

CNN where is the headline of former congressman Lee Hamiltons (vice chairman of the 911 commission) endorsement of Barack Obama today?

Lee From Treasure Island Florida   April 2nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Obama never said she should QUIT
other Democrats did
Obama never said "no" to a revote in Florida or Michigan
Michigan and Florida Officials did, no matter WHO paid for it.
Clintons just spin it, and so far the spin is not working in the polls for them.
By the way…WHERE ARE YOUR TAXES, EAR MARKS, DONOR LIST for the CLINTON FOUNDATION & LIBRARY…taxpayers are waiting, its our rights to view!

You cant be serious   April 2nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

LOL… Now all of CNN wants Obama to win?
Wow, that is stupidity on a monumental scale!
Some HRC supporters just amaze me!

NEVER! Hear it? NEVER! No she wont!

Mark   April 2nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

I'll bet Hillary supports are the same morons who bought into the sub-prime loans. Her administration will be one disaster after another that will end up costing trillions of dollars for future generations.

Anyone but Obamination   April 2nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Where did the 3% go? Obama stayed at 41%…Hummmm

Brian   April 2nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Hillary is dead in the water, and voters are starting to take notice. Let's nominate the best candidate, Pennsylvania — Sen. Barack Obama — and take back the White House for democracy in 2008!!!

cathy   April 2nd, 2008 11:38 am ET

If Obama is the nominee, McCain will be President–there are simply not enough people in this country ready to have Obama as President. His affiliation with Reverend Wright has solidified the distrust of a certain factio of American people.

Anyone but Obamination   April 2nd, 2008 11:38 am ET

If Hillary loses the nomination, I hope she will consider a run as an Independent. If not, I will write her on my ballot.

shirley riley   April 2nd, 2008 11:38 am ET

i will never vote for obrack ?i will vote for nader first? please go away obrack?

ne,pa independent   April 2nd, 2008 11:36 am ET

I'm in Pa. and only see Obama signs so far. I know people who changed party to vote for Obama.
The Clintons need to release their taxes and Bill's library contributors, and McCain needs to release his taxes and medical records and I think we'll see a real shift in the polls.

Roxi   April 2nd, 2008 11:36 am ET

I agree with Bob. The media really needs to stop all this divisiveness among the candidates. I think both Obama and Clinton are well qualified, and definitely more vibrant than McCain. When I hear McCain, I liberally lose interest and want to slice my wrist. I wish Obama and Clinton the best of luck and hope that, if elected that neither one of them forget what they have shared over the past year with the American people. Bonjour, for now!!

solomon   April 2nd, 2008 11:36 am ET

Billary doesn't answer questions. She lies. Some one asked her why did she support MI and FL not being in the primary from the beginning. She didn't answer. What about those shots flying over her head. Come on if Barack did that they would be all over him. If she is sleep deprived how is she going to answer the phone at 3 in the morning? Please this is a joke.

Eric   April 2nd, 2008 11:35 am ET

I think Obama will narrow the lead in Penn, to less than 5%. With that I think she should drop out of the race and endorse Obama. Her last stand is to say she has won the big states. When it is all said and done Obama will pull of a major win in Penn. She needs to realize that she is only hurting the party. You have people saying they will not vote for Obama, if she does not when which is crazy.

matt   April 2nd, 2008 11:35 am ET

if Hillary is not our nominee, then most of my democratic friends, including myself, will vote for McCain. Obama just scares me!

Peter Kavanagh   April 2nd, 2008 11:35 am ET

YES WE CAN !!!
Come on Pen . You have the power to save the party by sending this thing to the convention . If she loses she has to drop out .
She has no money , she can't pay her bills , and she is afraid to show her tax returns .
Hillary you are finished . Just admit …. Stop lying to us and to your self .

Obama 08

John Des Plaines IL   April 2nd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Finally we can get this over with and you can go back to New York.

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   April 2nd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation. ???

With Hillary's divisive and deceitful personality, second-to-none attitude, and say-anything-do-anything strategies, all her detailed plans and solutions will be just as useless as her failed heath care plan.

Bill Clinton is such a bad and shameful memory. Hillary willingly chooses to carry this negative baggage to enhance her political dreams. Hillary is a terrible example for women who try to stand up on their own.

Hillary is not electable! American people will do their best to keep the Clintons out of Washington!

Yes, DM again Arlington, TX   April 2nd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Clinton problems is she is very secretive and will not disclose her tax return.

Deb from PA   April 2nd, 2008 11:33 am ET

I hear more people saying they are voting for Obama than for Clinton. I think PA will go for Obama. He should campaign heavily in the eastern part of the state- which he can easily take.

ERD   April 2nd, 2008 11:33 am ET

I think EVERYONE purposely spins things to make Obama look better

Brian - Trinidad   April 2nd, 2008 11:33 am ET

The CNN strategy to help Obama has always been to make a big deal about insignificant data to hurt Clinton by try to sell the idea that Obama is going to win anyways so vote Obama.The public is now hip to this strategy of slanting news to achieve ends.A great example is the Walmart story where the were trying to recoup their costs from that brain-damaged person.CNN deliberately omitted that the lawyer pocketed more than a half of the money awarded,money that should also have been left with the person.But that's CNN's style these days.I long for the old days when Ted Turner ran CNN.The honesty and objectivity is simply no longer there.

Susie   April 2nd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Maybe, PA is the last hope for this country! God alone knows who Obama is or what he will do if elected.

Rohit   April 2nd, 2008 11:32 am ET

PA, put selfish/personal ambitions of Clintons aside. Let them know it is over. Vote Obama. Lets give PA to Obama so that we can focus on Johny McSame.

David Ferdi, Brooklyn New York   April 2nd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Lets watch as hillary and her supporters denounce polls that do not favor them as usual.

President Obama 2008

Ed   April 2nd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Full speed ahead!!! Operation Chaos.

Ed   April 2nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

When was the last time a poll has been accurate???

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   April 2nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

With the narrowing gap, then the PA contest is going to prove harder for Clinton to win. If she doesn't win with a large majority, then she will fall so far behind, then there will be little hope to catch up to Obama.

It is interesting to note that the demographic haven't changed for the two candidates. You figure that Obama must be doing something because it seems that it is more likely for older people to vote. Obama must get his supporters out to vote on April 22.

dlr   April 2nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Great! She'll say and promise almost anything to get elected. Creditability is so key. We already have one in the White House that is not trustworthy……we don't need her there as well.

Richard, Portsmouth, VA   April 2nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

The question no one is asking about Hillary Bosnia "so called" mis-statement is "did she actually ran away from sniper fire somewhere other than Bosnia?" I will agree that it was a mistake if what she eloquently and confidently narrated happened somewhere else but mistakenly took it for Bosnia. However, if it never happened anywhere, then it won't be a mistake but a blatant lie which is not good of those seeking to lead us. It calls to question every other promise (jobs, healthcare, trade etc) she makes in this election.

Look byond   April 2nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

I think the people of Pennsylvania are now seeing the reality about Hilary and I would urged all voters to pay attention to the things Hilary did during the NIXON SCANDAL, the made up story about the BOSNIA SNIPER FIRE and the so many things that we don't know yet

Are we going to trust HILARY TO RUN THIS COUNTRY.

Lorraine   April 2nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Obama should forget about Pennsylvannia.Leave it to Hillary! Even if she wins in that state she'll still be behind in the math. He should keep doing what he's always done and that's to focus on smaller states. No matter what goes down in Pennsylvannia he'll still be the nominee.

KC   April 2nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Whomever wins–Obama or Clinton; we must join together as Democrats and keep the Republicans out of the White House. Our beautiful country and this world cannot keep moving backwards. We cannot afford the antiquated, misguided thinking of the Republican party anymore. Please stand together to defeat Mc Cain and the Republicans. Let us elect a leader with the ability to think and act wisely for our future.

Wake up   April 2nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Should we believe the poll? Several of them failed. How do we know is one is correct?

Obama may win the primary, but he will definitly lose the general election. He has not won a single big state yet. He cannot prove he can win big state. The Demo will end up lose this election again if he win the primary.

Dale Wise   April 2nd, 2008 11:28 am ET

The only thing Hillary seems to have in common with Rocky is IQ.

Jay, NY   April 2nd, 2008 11:28 am ET

You know something has to be seriously wrong with Obama when Fox News starts defending Hillary Clinton. Face up to it people…he is unelectable by himself. They will have to run together no matter what happens.

Luke Brown, Charleston SC   April 2nd, 2008 11:28 am ET

I like Hillary Clinton a lot. I respect what she has done in her piublic life and would love for her to be President … but the race for the nomination is over and she has lost.

How grand of her to say that she will never give up. My question is, at what cost?

We are almost done with a President whose stubborn refusal to face reality has nearly destroyed this country. Is she proposing to do the same thing to the Democratic party?

Sumaya Conners. East Chatham, NY   April 2nd, 2008 11:28 am ET

People leave her alone. Give her a fair chance. All this hate and venom in the comments and on the media is harmful to both Obama and Clinton. Nitty picking her every word, her every mood, her every action whether facial or body language is very destructive. OK so you want her out. What is the rush? Democracy works, leave it alone.
All you are doing is getting those who are in Hillary's corner very very angry and may vote McCain come November.

Victor   April 2nd, 2008 11:28 am ET

The writing is on the wall. Senator Clinton need better polling numbers then this to secure a large margin of victory to justify staying in the race. If these numbers don't move up and quickly, it's over.

navy wife   April 2nd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Anything below ten percent in Penn. is considered a feat for Obama. This is wonderful news!

Yes We Can '08!

fred   April 2nd, 2008 11:26 am ET

Good bye OBAMA either way…he is gone!!

Hello McCain!!

Bob   April 2nd, 2008 11:25 am ET

Why does every thing have to be about voter blocks. The politicians and media in this country needs to treat all American voters as equals: "Americans". Go away and leave us Pennsyvanians alone and just let us vote.

Polls polls polls   April 2nd, 2008 11:25 am ET

They are so unrelible and yet we feel compelled to have daily polls… They mean nothing. Though I do find it "surprising" that there is no article about Clinton back in a statistical tie with Obama with Dems nationally… interestingly left out at cnn…

Also interesting that if Obama and his supporters are so convinced that Hillary is out why are they spending so much time and money trying to narrow her lead in Penn? Hmmmmmmm

Raf   April 2nd, 2008 11:25 am ET

This poll also showed Clinton beating McCain in Florida, Ohio and PA. I hope readers look at a variety of sources for their polling information. The "lead is narrowing" headline is definitely a spin given that Obama is outspending Hillary by tons of advertising dollars in Pa. With the money he is throwing around and his surrogates calling for Clinton to leave the race, it's amazing that she still has this kind of lead.

DJ   April 2nd, 2008 11:25 am ET

Here comes the Kitchen Sink. Start ducking!!

JJ   April 2nd, 2008 11:24 am ET

As usual, any comment I place on here is awaiting moderation.

Concerned   April 2nd, 2008 11:24 am ET

Why do these idiots keep making the political race and color issue. The most important thing is what Pennsylvanians think about the candidates.

Marc   April 2nd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Ok, lets look at whats going on in PA. Obama has been showing who he really is as a person. People are starting to know who Obama is as a person. The people in PA also know what a liar Hillary is. She lied about Canada when it was Hillary's camp that called Canada. That was a nice lie to Ohio. That should make them happy. Maggie Williams worked for Delta Financial Corp. The same company that Hillary has been so far fighting against. Hmmmmm. Now she wants to take tax breaks from big companies. I don't get it. Not to long, she was in favor of hiring foreign workers. I think it is called H1B or something like that. She only say certain things that she feels would make the people happy. She got up and said to big businesses that she will support H1B and now she wants to take tax breaks from big businesses.
Obama has been against it or would rather see them hire from here first before going overseas.
Make the right choice,

Obama 08!

rob   April 2nd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Come on Pennsylvania, its up to you to send HRC and Bill packing for good. They're no good for anybody.

Chris D.   April 2nd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Uh oh. Get ready for some negative attacks Barack.

Cynthia, Laguna Niguel, CA   April 2nd, 2008 11:22 am ET

CNN just can stand the thought of the U.S.A. having a woman President. That's why they keep on BASHING MRS.Clinton. CNN don't you know there are 18 World current women leaders)!!!!!!
Which includes (The Netherlands for over 400 years)!!!! That country is the only one who does not ask U.S.A. for help for anything!!!!!

Debbie, NJ   April 2nd, 2008 11:21 am ET

And it will narrow even more with the Jewish leaders blessing on Obama and the endorsement of The 9/11 commissioner.

GO OBAMA!!!

PA Closen In   April 2nd, 2008 11:21 am ET

Here comes the Obama man again!

Harry   April 2nd, 2008 11:21 am ET

By the time April 22 comes around, Obama will be dead even with Hillary. I hope she knows to drop out by then to save face for a future bid. As much as I want Hillary to win, it's not going to happen this time around. People are shallow and lazy so they are being hypnotized by speeches without diving into the issues. What has this one term senator done other than run for office? Compare him to any other senator at the same stage of career. People want instant gratification without working hard or paying their dues so they look to Obama. "A white screen" as he called it in his book. He even admits he is "impatient with life" in the first page!!!!

I think Hillary's chances are better 4 years from now against McCain. That's right, Obama is not going to win.

Felly   April 2nd, 2008 11:21 am ET

Obama brings a breath of fresh air. I'm sure the remaining gap will be closed by April 22. Yes we can!

Anyone but Hillary   April 2nd, 2008 11:20 am ET

I like how Hillary compares herself to 'Rocky'. The only thing rocky about Hillary is her marriage. Since when is the main qualification to becoming president being cheated on by her husband. Her experience is not that great. Especially, if you ignore all her lies about what she has claimed to have accomplished. Both Obama and McCain have their own problems, but I know that I would never vote for Clinton. Its time for a change. The Bush/Clinton era is over and its time for someone different in the Whitehouse. Has everyone forgotten on the dirty politics of the Clintons in the 90's?

Anyone but Hillary in '08

Michael Guinn- Ventura, CA   April 2nd, 2008 11:20 am ET

The gap is narrowing. People are growing tired of the fighting. I believe that Barack Obama will surprise many in PA. Hopefully this is Hillary's LAST STAND.

ORANGE COUNTY   April 2nd, 2008 11:20 am ET

A narrow win in Penn and losses in NC and Ind an Billary chances will all but disappear. She can hope for the stars to line up and all that other stuff. Puff your gone with all the negativity and we can have a race. OLD vs Young

BLJ   April 2nd, 2008 11:20 am ET

I disagree that a convincing win is crucial for Clinton. It is evident that she is going to fight this all the way to the convention. It was said that she needed big wins both TX and OH and she only got a big win in OH…she's still fighting. Not only is she still fighting, she continues to fight dirty by accusing Obama for disenfranchising voters in MI and FL instead of encouraging them to vote against the Republicans in the fall. This would be an especially powerful argument in FL since the Republicans caused the Dems to lose their delegates in the first place.

Then she accuses Obama of wanting her to quit when he has publically said otherwise. Her perpensity to alter the facts and to "misspeak" in this campaign is very scary. McCain seems a lot more trustworthy than Clinton and he would destroy her in a general election.

TK   April 2nd, 2008 11:19 am ET

Let's go ahead and give Obama what's inevitable, Pen. We know he is better, we know he will win. Instead of fighting with each other let's give obama our vote and unite for the republicans. And please enough with the negatives.

chris from Oregon   April 2nd, 2008 11:19 am ET

Like Bill Clinton might say in reference to my above statement, "It's the Republicans, stupid."

Bill   April 2nd, 2008 11:19 am ET

You can spin it as her lead narrows or you can spin it as she is still ahead of Obama. I think CNN purposely spins things to make Obama look better.

Ira   April 2nd, 2008 11:18 am ET

Both Dem. Presidential candidates offer a change in the direction of this nation domestically and internationally. Although, Clinton is an impressive candidate, I favor Obama as more capable of inspiring the unity necessary to solve the difficult problems this nation faces on all fronts. He appears to embody the necessary traits to lead this nation away from the 'divide and conquer' tactics of the past to a broad inclusive coalition of Americans- Dem., Rep., Indep., young, old, whites, blacks, browns, fundamentalists and New Agers alike. He has stated his intention to bring Rep. and others with different points of view into his cabinet and a willingness to talk to friends as well as perceived foes; contrary to the arrogance and obstructionism of the current adm. His tone is thoughtful and measured when one on one but can rise to dynamic oratory when rallying the people. Clinton is a fighter, very knowledgeable, but not the uniter we need at this critical hour!

Lauren   April 2nd, 2008 11:18 am ET

Senator casey endorsement will help deal with those who were offended by Gov. statement .

JB   April 2nd, 2008 11:18 am ET

More States Won, More Delegates Won, More Popular Votes won.

Even if she won every State by 10 points moving forward she would still lose. She will not win every State by 10 points. Heck, it doesn't even look like she will win PA by 10 points.

Do everyone a favor Ms. Clinton, put your ego aside, and drop out. YOU CANNOT WIN. And then take Bill and Chelsea and leave the country. Thanks for playing!

NObama   April 2nd, 2008 11:18 am ET

Keep Obama and his Racial Seperatists friends out of the white house…….vote Hillary!

Molly   April 2nd, 2008 11:18 am ET

GO HILLARY !!!
Thought this campaign was NOT going to be about race!
Just count all the AMERICAN votes – we do not need to know which were white/black !

Chris from NC   April 2nd, 2008 11:18 am ET

Amen =D

Dear CNN   April 2nd, 2008 11:17 am ET

We'll see if your information holds up after this primary. Some of your information has become unreliable.

By the way, another slow day?

Mandi Locke   April 2nd, 2008 11:17 am ET

this is the same thing that happened in Texas. Clinton declared victory there too, but in the end it was Obama who walked away with the majority of delegates.

Lerone   April 2nd, 2008 11:17 am ET

Does Hilary even realize that Rocky loses at the end of the first movie?

lol   April 2nd, 2008 11:15 am ET

hillary has alot of support here in PA. She is going to win big here. the local press loves her. She will win PA, just like she wins all the big must win states. Obama's outspending her 3-1 in PA. He always outspends her, yet she wins the big states.

Bryan   April 2nd, 2008 11:15 am ET

"""""""Are not these POLLS just stupid ?????
Who really cares anyway! because Hillary will win the nomination

SC Finest   April 2nd, 2008 11:14 am ET

With 3 weeks to go hopefully enough folks in Pennsylvania will wake up so we can close the door on the Clinton era. The Peter Paul v. Clinton case should hit the main stream media and she will be finished once and for all.

Obama 08′

Glen   April 2nd, 2008 11:14 am ET

Another state that Hillary was clearly ahead but now the lead has diminished. Poeple tend to go for Obama when they get to know him.

OBama 08

Terry   April 2nd, 2008 11:14 am ET

A win in Pennsylvania will definitely close this thing out!!! Go Obama!!!!

Jackson   April 2nd, 2008 11:14 am ET

Yes CNN,

You're absolutely right. Everyone stops what they're doing, takes off from work, school, etc. just to take polls.

Case in point: New Hampshire.

Wendy in NYC   April 2nd, 2008 11:13 am ET

I agree with "Clinton Backer", Obama will win the Presidency. I have never been so enthused by a candidate in all of my life.
It's a wonderful thing that the voters of PA are swinging away from the Clintons.
I also believe that given the chance to campaign in Michigan and Florida, he could very well take those delegates and popular votes.

Please note that although I am a loyal Obama '08 backer, should Hillary Clinton win the nomination, I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN. I am appalled at the Dems who say that they will vote Republican.

gene   April 2nd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Why is the press acting like Clinton has any legitimate chance?Is it because the press knows she will try to steal this election and hand the presidency to McCain?After all according to Clinton He is more Qualified than Obama.

Thomas, LA   April 2nd, 2008 11:12 am ET

This is just more evidence that the time has come for Hillary to do the right thing and acknowledge that Obama is the chosen Democratic Party nominee.

Do the right thing all you Clinton supporters, unite behind Obama and call and email Hillary's campaign letting her know the time has come to unite the party behind Obama and move this country forward to a better day.

Tomi   April 2nd, 2008 11:12 am ET

I am not suprized.

Not Surprised   April 2nd, 2008 11:12 am ET

hmm, all i said was not Surprised. I can't get a post for saying that CNN? wow!

Linda   April 2nd, 2008 11:12 am ET

A nine point lead is still substantial! GO HILLARY

It all depends on how CNN wants to spin the story. When will the bias stop????

Sylvia   April 2nd, 2008 11:11 am ET

Obama has to understand if he can barely take on Hillary he has NO SHOT at the presidency.

Joanne   April 2nd, 2008 11:11 am ET

Come on, PA!
Send Hillary back to Arkan… errr… NY, where she belongs.

mike   April 2nd, 2008 11:10 am ET

nader is looking better and better every day

TP   April 2nd, 2008 11:09 am ET

Senator Obama may not win PA. However, as has been the case in states starting out heavily favoring Senator Clinton, it appears that Obama is narrowing the PA gap nicely!

mbuterba@gmail.com   April 2nd, 2008 11:09 am ET

PPP (Public Policy Polling) released their PA poll today and has Barack Obama leading Hillary Clinton in PA 45-43, a stunning reversal.

Bob Stephens   April 2nd, 2008 11:09 am ET

Goodbye Hillary, it won't be long now…..

KiloWhiskey - Denver   April 2nd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Doesn't bode well! To remain in serious contention she needs to win in Pennsylvania, and win big, very big, and the momentum, slight though it may be, is against her. If Obama takes North Carolina solidly then her only good option is a rules committee fight over Fl & Mi at the convention.

Andy NY voting expat   April 2nd, 2008 11:08 am ET

The vaneer of Hillary's "Champion of democracy" is wearing thin. At this point, the alienation she has created by using an "US vs. THE REST OF THEM" mentality (within the Dem Party itself), has grown tiresome for Democratic Party faithful. Fairminded Dems who truly believe in the process see her actions as a form of supression by insinuating an "all or nothing" strategy, that the Party is about loyalty to her or not at all. She has become a wildcard and loose cannon within the party, holding her followers as virtual hostages that she might manipulate to not vote, flip to McCain or follow her as an independent. Dems cannot afford for this to blow up at the Convention. We need to plan for an endgame to this that is fair, transparent and beyond dispute.

Wayne   April 2nd, 2008 11:07 am ET

A 9 point lead is faltering? Obama's still at 41% and the margin of error pretty much keeps it at the same level. CNN is trying a bit too hard to reach for a headline (anything to be Anti-Clinton). What about the polls showing Hillary significantly ahead in Ohio and Florida (why not post those?)

Oromia   April 2nd, 2008 11:07 am ET

Not bad

James Mo   April 2nd, 2008 11:06 am ET

Why is there no post about Lee Hamilton endorsing Barack Obama? You know, the highly regarded co-chairman of the Iraq report.

Ossie   April 2nd, 2008 11:06 am ET

Funny how a 9 point lead is seen as faltering. Hillary can't seem to get a break from CNN, no matter what she does.

Amy Jacobson   April 2nd, 2008 11:06 am ET

If Obama wins, McCain will be our next president. If Hillary wins, she will become the president. Simply because the Clinton supporters I know will not vote for Obama. Some say they won't vote at all and some say they will go for McCain.

Tim   April 2nd, 2008 11:06 am ET

Update: It's now down to 6% according to RCP!!! That's an almost 11% swing in a few weeks!!!

Obama 08

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   April 2nd, 2008 11:05 am ET

With Hillary's divisive and deceitful personality, second-to-none attitude, and say-anything-do-anything strategies, all her detailed plans and solutions will be just as useless as her failed heath care plan.

Bill Clinton is such a bad and shameful memory. Hillary willingly chooses to carry this negative baggage to enhance her political dreams. Hillary is a terrible example for women who try to stand up on their own.

Chris, Middletown, CT   April 2nd, 2008 11:05 am ET

Still wondering – Hillary can draw zero from any Republican – and few actual independents (and after "misrepresenting" Obama…aka lying about…I'm sure that many will not vote for her either) – I'm wondering HRC supporters….what exactly are you supporting?? I'm really curious….her positions are inconsistent….and not backed with solid plans or facts….

Sam, Grand Prairie TX   April 2nd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Obama/Edwards 08!! Democrats United!!!!

Phong Nguyen   April 2nd, 2008 11:02 am ET

The original title of "Clinton lead narrows in Pennsylvania" is more neutral than the new one of "Clinton falters in key state, poll says": a clear example of media bias???

sw   April 2nd, 2008 11:02 am ET

CNN is trying its best to stop Clinton,using the word "falters" doesn't seems right; and last time CNN said Ohio is too close to call, and Clinton won by 10 points.

Kareem from Hampton VA   April 2nd, 2008 11:02 am ET

**Superdelegate Pool**

The superdelegates will coalesce on April 23 at 9:35am

Phong Nguyen   April 2nd, 2008 11:02 am ET

The original title of "Clinton lead narrows in Pennsylvania" is more neutral than the new one of "Clinton falters in hey state, poll says": a clear example of media bias???

Dee JAY in miami   April 2nd, 2008 11:01 am ET

OHHHHH and to you people Obama really won texas…..he recieved more delegates

Benny   April 2nd, 2008 11:01 am ET

BUggs bunny poll has BO way higher why not report that poll instead I think it is like 20 point advantage obama

JT   April 2nd, 2008 11:00 am ET

The media is powerful.

Pro Clinton – Clinton still holding a comfortable lead.

Pro Obama – Clinton lead narrows.

Hillary is defending herself against the media, republican and obama.

She is still leading. What is that tell you?

Hillary has a better plan. But the media is scaring the people.

Anna, SW Missouri   April 2nd, 2008 11:00 am ET

The Rasmussen report poll show the lead is even narrower with Clinton with 47% to Obama 42%. After Clinton having a 26 point lead a couple weeks ago, I thing a change is coming!

ch   April 2nd, 2008 11:00 am ET

From the same poll:

Hillary does better against McCain in the critical battleground states of OH, PA and FL than Obama does.

And these are MUST WIn states for the democrats in November.

So much for the Obama supporter's "electability argument".

Also – Gallup daily tracking poll had Obama over Clinton by 10 points late last week – that lead has now narrowed to 4 points.

love america 2   April 2nd, 2008 11:00 am ET

If the MSM would do their job fairly,I doubt we would see these poll numbers, But they are helping dems move to the Rep,so maybe they are doing their job,

VoBichLan   April 2nd, 2008 11:00 am ET

For the sake of the nation Senator Clinton should wrap up her presidential quest now to preserve the Democrats chances of winning in November.

someone smiling in Texas   April 2nd, 2008 10:59 am ET

It might be narrow, but she leads and we will win Pennsylvania………no wonder they want her to drop out they're really feeling the heat now…….Go Hillary!!!!!

Okra Mouth   April 2nd, 2008 10:59 am ET

This happens all the time;

Obama always goes in the polls and Clinton always comes down.

May be Obama's campaign is much better than the so-called ClintonCampaign Machine.

This shows that, the more people get to know Obama the more they like him, and the more people get to know Hillary, the more they hate her.

lj   April 2nd, 2008 10:59 am ET

To Hillary I say hang in there. Even though the wheels seem to be turning against you. I am a lifelong democrat who will not support Obama in the fall, so the poll saying 28% of us won't vote is absolutely true. I find that I can support someone who would lie on his mother,father, and grandmother just to be commander in chief. but then again why wouldn't he when his record shows he hasn't been truthful about Rev. Wright or Tony Rezho. People keep screaming change but what has Obama done for his own state since he has no other experience to speak of. Family is the most important aspect for me in this race. Speaking as a single African American mother if my child lied about the circumstances of their birth I would feel ashamed. Lying for political gain is an old school practice. So much for change.

AJ   April 2nd, 2008 10:59 am ET

The folks of PA are smarter than that. Obama will loose PA by double digits. If he manages to win the nomination, he cant win in Nov. There are too many Clinton supporters like me who will vote McCain if he does. I have never supported a single republican candidate in my life but will do anything I can to help defeat Obama and urge all Clinton supporters to do the same. Then, hopefully Obama will go away, never to be seen or heard from again.

Greg   April 2nd, 2008 10:58 am ET

Uh oh.

Dee JAY in miami   April 2nd, 2008 10:58 am ET

im sorry hillary has won 14 states all togeather lol

Obama 08

John   April 2nd, 2008 10:58 am ET

The end is near for Hillary. Her strident and divisive tone, making mountains out of molehills, making false statements, and aggressively attacking per Karl Rove, is NOT working. It's backfiring. There's nowhere for her to go but OUT. Let the voters decide. They will decide she is old school and repulsive.

DB, San Francisco   April 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

This is the last state in which Clinton can make any large gains on his delegate lead, so Obama just needs to keep the gap as narrow as possible. She needs to win, what, 2/3 of the remaining delegates to catch him? That means she needs to win Pennsylvania by more than 30 points! But when she doesn't, I am sure the "big state" argument will be rolled out, heck, it will be rolled out regardless. I hope the DNC has flak jackets for the delegates when they get to Denver!

Lilarose in Oregon   April 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

I am still voting for Hillary Clinton on the Oregon May 20 primary ballot.

After all these months and listening to all of Obama's speeches and conversations on talk shows, I still haven't heard him say anything substantial about anything.

I will vote for Hillary in May and in November, even if she is not on the ballot.

j   April 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

This is scary for Clinton – she probably has to win by 15-20 points just to pick up the delegates she needs going forward.

Dave -Las Vegas   April 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

Here goes the CNN Obama network again. If the margin of error is 2.5 %, there is no way of knowing she has slipped at all but of course you have to show your true colors and twist the truth in favor of your candidate. I think it is time to switch to PBS where objectivity is still possible!

Timber   April 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

CNN is really something. I just read " Poll: Hillary Clinton ahead in two key states" put out by the AP. You ignore this and instead put out "Clinton falters in key state"!! Even though she is ahead by 9 points! Do you still want to tell me you are not biased in Obama's favor? This is just one example of many as many readers besides myself have noticed. Try stating facts without distortion. You guys have lost all credability. I will also be surprised if you don't censor this.

Obama!!   April 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

Resistance is futile Hilary!

HH   April 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

OBAMA is LEADING in the newest Public Policy Poll.

we wanh hillary, not mccain...screw him.   April 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

Nader and Hillary: The dream ticket.

CNN please post.

Ossie   April 2nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

Funny how a 9 point lead is seen as faltering. Hillary can't seem to get a break from CNN, no matter what she does.

Matt, Boulder Colorado   April 2nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

It's the same pattern we've seen in other states, like Texas. HRC has a big lead, Obama campaigns hard over several weeks, her lead shrinks significantly and quickly. Even when she wins a state like PA, this trend still shows her inability to hold a big lead as she campaigns and it almost feel like a loss in a way.

I think this trend shows the real strength of each candidate and the direction their campaigns are headed.

Trev   April 2nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

Looks like the Obama pattern: close the lead in the big states, then fail. Obama is even ahead in one poll (PPP). Of course, this is the same poll that had Hillary within 1 point in NC.

Not surprised   April 2nd, 2008 10:55 am ET

He's like a fine wine, he get's better with time.
You know this CNN and don't fall for this Hillary is getting the negative media coverage again because it is not true. She had no complaints when Obama was getting all the coverage because of Rev. Wright.

BAKARI   April 2nd, 2008 10:54 am ET

This comes to show how good of a campaigner obama is, Hilary Clinton trouble she just does not want to accept it. But reality will come to her soon. When she is in trouble she will make Florida and Michigan an issue. But alot of people see how the Clinton,s play dirty politics but this time it,s not going to work in to there favour.

Franky, New York, NY   April 2nd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Polls are like scales…weighing yourself daily makes you lose sight of the long term goal. Tomorrow, Mrs. Clinton will be back up 4-5 points and it will all mean the same thing – absolutely nothing.

GO HILLARY '08

Seth   April 2nd, 2008 10:54 am ET

"A convincing win in Pennsylvania is seen as crucial for Clinton as she seeks to end the primary season with enough momentum to swing the majority of undecided superdelegates her way."

It has been stated time and time again that when asked, superdelegates agree that overturning the popular vote and/or the delegate counts is not an option. That being said, there is nothing Hillary can do to win this thing. Even if we were to include delegates and popular votes from MI and FL, she would still have to win the rest of the races in order to pull of the upset.

Most analysts (reports, pundits, vegas odd-makers) put her chances at less than 10%.

We would be smart to put our energy into helping Obama win the general election so a Democrat can sit in the White House for the next 8 years.

Mark in Missouri   April 2nd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Is that the sound of the Fat Lady taking a deep breath in?

Kim, PA   April 2nd, 2008 10:53 am ET

100% for Clinton!

JL   April 2nd, 2008 10:52 am ET

CNN does not understand the "margin of error". With a plus or minus 2.5 % error, how can you claim anything substantial about a 3% drop? It is so misleading it is to put such a statistically negligible drop as your news topic.

Marjon   April 2nd, 2008 10:52 am ET

Clinton's momentum? May I remind you she lost in Texas.
I recall her husband saying that she was NOT going to be the nominee if she doesn't win Texas.
Well now..SHE LOST. Clinton has NO momentum!

OBAMA '08

king from toronto   April 2nd, 2008 10:52 am ET

plus he is going to be the nominee.hillary has no chance.it's time the media starts,telling it like it is.

None of your business   April 2nd, 2008 10:51 am ET

You're pathetic CNN. You're campaign against Sen. Clinton would make William Randolph Hearst and other smear journalists proud.

king from toronto   April 2nd, 2008 10:50 am ET

are you supprise???we all know obama's ability to catch up.he has ran a remarkable campaign.his ground game is major.

dani   April 2nd, 2008 10:49 am ET

It's amazing how Obama can outspend Clinton 3-1. I really wonder how this once unknown candidate could have accrued so much money – certainly not from online $20 donations. Goes to show he still has to spend more to catch up with her.

Hillary to the White House   April 2nd, 2008 10:49 am ET

Here we go again… I dont understand why is CNN hell bent on reflecting Hillary is not preferred.
Again, every thing seems to be fair in politics..
But reporting and journalism could be better…
So typical…before every election.. they come out with the same story …Hillary trailing…Hillary trailing..

Do whatever this woman has guts of steel and she will be just fine…

She WILL make it to the White House…

Thanks CNN for your enlightening Hillary negating tickers

HILLARY '08… Even stronger HILLARY '08

peace   April 2nd, 2008 10:49 am ET

That's what happens when you lie about dodging bullets and offer a non-apology like "I'm human."

Gail   April 2nd, 2008 10:48 am ET

Keep on pumping up Obama CNN. If he wins it will be because of the media.

Hillary 08

Miss H   April 2nd, 2008 10:48 am ET

We all know that with 3 more weeks to go before the Pennsylvania Primaries, Obama would have closed the gap on Sen. Clinton.

OBAMA WILL WIN PENNSYLVANIA.

Ken, LA California   April 2nd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Common Pennsylvannia, why are you voting for a loser, vote for the eventual winner Obama. Americans like winners not losers.

Paul Brooks, PA   April 2nd, 2008 10:47 am ET

. . . .9 / 11 Commisioner Lee Hamilton is endorsing Senator Obama. He clearly wants Senator Obama answering the phone.

Obama 08.

Matt   April 2nd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Clinton's insistance on all states voting and having Florida and Michigan count in fairness to voters seems a little hollow when she then turns around and suggests that pledged delegates should not cast their vote at the convention based on the votes in those states. How is that fair to those voters?

Fav   April 2nd, 2008 10:46 am ET

It seems like Americans are continuously being blinded by obama's message of change!! What a load of BS!!

If he does become president (God forbid) I hope he proves me right – for the sake of all you dumb idiots supporting him, i hope he turns out to be the opposite of what he's selling himself for. Maybe then, when it's too late, you'll realize that trusting the first joe blow promising change isn't always the best policy.

GO HILLARY!!!

Dani   April 2nd, 2008 10:45 am ET

Where is my comment Cnn? You corrupt journalist! Wait until the election is over, some of you might find yourself under investigation and or fired! If you want fact, and unbiased coverage go to Fox!

2008 Hillary! Go   April 2nd, 2008 10:44 am ET

CNN! Please shut up!

You never tell us the truth. We all know you are pro-Obama

However, Obama has no way to become US president even nominee!

Shame on you! CNN!

Rob   April 2nd, 2008 10:44 am ET

She will continue to lose here lead. This is what happens when the public finds out your a pathological liar

Obama 08   April 2nd, 2008 10:44 am ET

It's only a matter of time before Obama closes the gap. Hillary has no chance at winning the nomination regardless of what the pundits say. Let’s get real people.

Obama 08

Wendy   April 2nd, 2008 10:43 am ET

Very interesting. YAHOO titled this same news story "Clinton Leads Obama McCain in Key Match Ups." Your title is "Clinton Lead Narrows in Pennsylvania." Careful CNN. Your bias is showing.

Mohamed   April 2nd, 2008 10:43 am ET

i guess its true after the all the more people get to know Hillary the less they like her and the more people get to know Obama the more they like him

Shrimp Barnicles   April 2nd, 2008 10:43 am ET

testing testing 1,2,3. Healthcare, economy, superdelegates, test, test, Obama, test Hillary. Ok

mike   April 2nd, 2008 10:43 am ET

Regarding Clinton's Rocky comparisson, doesn't see know that Rocky loses his first fight for the title?

prakash chand   April 2nd, 2008 10:42 am ET

Throw your polls in garbage CNN.

Billy (America in Japan)   April 2nd, 2008 10:42 am ET

We are counting on all of you in Penn to help choose the right democratic candidate to take part in a great debate with McCain.

Obama 2008

Obama Pelosi   April 2nd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Unlike Ohio, nobody in PA is going to fall for her *victim* and *angry* acting again.

The Obama camp has been very reserved in attacking her lies on NAFTA and her experience. But I expect this to change in the weeks to come.

If Hillary is lucky, she may gain 3 or 4 delegates from PA.

Obama is not a quitter Hillary. But Hillary is not a fighter – she's just too self-absorbed to set her ego aside.

The longer the primary season, the stronger Obama gets and cracks in the Clinton machine widen.

rightsaid   April 2nd, 2008 10:41 am ET

I sure would like to see Obama win PA. But either way, it will be a good day for America when Obama wins the nomination.

Texas voter   April 2nd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Obama can't win the swing states needed to win in November. The recent poll in Florida shows Clinton beating McCain but Obama getting beat by McCain easily. In order to win in November the candidate must win Pennsylvania, New Jesery, Florida and Ohio. Obama can't carry any of those.

rudy   April 2nd, 2008 10:41 am ET

why don't you add a disclaimer about how this is just one poll and a bunch of others are still giving hillary a larger lead, cnn?

why must you be the queen of bad reporting?

cynthia   April 2nd, 2008 10:41 am ET

i hate to say it but obama will win and hillary needs to quit now – mccain is plotting his strategy while we are fighting – we need to unify the party and end this mess….i'm tired – i'm i the only one?

Helene   April 2nd, 2008 10:40 am ET

Another proof if needed that Obama will be the nominee AND the next President of the United States.

Chris from San Antonio   April 2nd, 2008 10:40 am ET

That's what having a bankrupt candidacy will get you.

berksdan   April 2nd, 2008 10:40 am ET

Gov Rendell must feel like the spouse who wakes up one morning, looks at his/her partner and can't remember why they married the person.

Honey, the more we see ya, the less we like ya.

Temitayo Gidado   April 2nd, 2008 10:39 am ET

Are you surprised? I knew he was gonna cover the gap! Obama is ma man!

sb   April 2nd, 2008 10:38 am ET

I got new news for ya. He leads by 2 points in latest poll.

In Indiana   April 2nd, 2008 10:38 am ET

All depends on the results from the Rezko trial.

isaac   April 2nd, 2008 10:38 am ET

This is not good!!!!

PA   April 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Two interesting posts at HUffington Post this morning…

1. A response by Gov. Richardson to the James Carville attack and his endorsement of Obama.

2. An account of Bill Clinton losing his temper and yelling at the Superdelegates in CA.

Both show the stark differences between the tone of the Clinton campaign and the Obama campaign.

Dan   April 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

After Hillary's Rocky Balboa slip up yesterday, she's going to lose a lot more ground in PA.

Hillary said she was just like Rocky Balboa…"I never get up."

This is just like Kerry saying "Lambert Field" instead of Lambeau Field. A couple Wisconsin sports heros have ties to Pennsylvania. Packers coach Mike McCarthy and Badgers basketball coach Bo Ryan.

Don't mess up when talking about our legends.

Cori   April 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Is there a reason CNN only reports polls that favor senator Obama? The change was minor and doesn't even require reporting. CNN reported 2 days ago that Obama had a double digit lead nationally per Gallup, but than stopped reporting the Gallup numbers when Clinton narrowed the lead to 4 points in the 2 subsequent polls. Pull up your pants CNN, your bias is showing.

Frances   April 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Go Obama! And he will catch her as he always does.

TJP   April 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

As people start to think more about Obama's 20 year relationship with Reverend Wrong who blames 9/11 on the victims and the indicted Tony Rezko, who helped him buy his house while average Americans are losing theirs, Clinton's lead will grow larger.

Ray, West Indies   April 2nd, 2008 10:36 am ET

If the polls get narrower it doesnt matter, remember what happened in New Hampshire and some other states. Penns. is hardcore and not listening to a few pollsters to change their mind.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 2nd, 2008 10:36 am ET

Hillary, we're still waiting on release of your tax records.

Waaaiit a minute   April 2nd, 2008 10:35 am ET

My boy! GOBAMA!! Come clinton supporters, you have to admit. The kid got skills. Let's just rally around him and win the November elections.

Terry from VA   April 2nd, 2008 10:35 am ET

Nothing new here. As we get closer to Election Day Senator Obama as always closed the gap in the polls. This started in Iowa and has continued. The end is near. Senator Clinton can not hold onto her lead although she is the establishment candidate. People want to see change, real change.

Jen   April 2nd, 2008 10:35 am ET

CNN – Stop!

Lead is lead. CNN has started again. You said it in Ohio, you said it in CA. You have always been wrong – You will be wrong again.

I am not sure how much Obama paid you to do this for him but Hillary win win the nomination and general election at the end.

Go Hillary!

Hillary is our choice.

FEDUP   April 2nd, 2008 10:35 am ET

I just wish she would get out now and run as an Independent in the general.

William   April 2nd, 2008 10:35 am ET

I live in PA, I don't know one Obama supporter. I guess We'll see in a few weeks. All of my family, friends and co-workers, all Democrats are voting for Hillary. If she's not nominated, it'll be McCain for us in the fall, Obama isn't ready to run the country in our eyes, maybe next time.

Soren   April 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Surprise, surprise!!

Lawrence Ogoigbe   April 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Sorry,i just checked Fox news the lead has actually been narrowed to just 5 points.CNN,please update

You need not post just get your fact updated

Peace   April 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

I like Hillary. She is a remarkable woman, but am sorry to say that she is not a remarkable Politician. As we have seen in the past, once Obama steps in wherever he hadnt been before, he really makes a big difference/change. Thats what we call a momentum! Obama is really a remarkable Politician!

Sandra H.   April 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

I have been listening to Lou Dobbs bash Obama for weeks now. I believe he harbors a resentment against Obama because of a comment that Obama made against Dobbs comments on "illegal immigration." I am surprised that CNN will allow him to use their network as a "hot spot" to vent his personal agenda against Obama. He took as poll on his show about media bias against Hillary that reflected that the media has been bias toward her. That poll only reported 619 votes, in which 310 voted "yes to bias. I hardlly believe that 619 votes equate to an "overwhelming percentage of voters," as Dobbs continues to report on for the past two days. He is using this weak poll to bash Obama. SAVE IT FOR HIS RADIO SHOW, CNN should not allow him to keep using their network to drumm up votes for Hillary by bashing Obama. Bias against Hillary is a joke.

tips   April 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

By comparing with fictional charecters like rocky
hillary is also becoming fictional president.who can bowl on day one :)

TF   April 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

I have $20 on 04-16-08 for Clinton to start slinging the mud and lies again. Any other takers??

Dale   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

This is April 2nd; how much "earlier this month" could the previous poll have been? Maybe it was last month.

Charlotte   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Obama stayed at 41% where did the other 3% go? Could be an error, in poll?

Will   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

With nine state to go it is not over until the fat lady sings.
So quite the gripping for one of the candidates to drop out.

Rosa   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Hillary has had a genuine patriotic fire burning in her for more than 35 years and her record shows her heart and fight for all Americans, is a fire that will never burn out. Her time is far overdue for us to honor her with the key to the White House! This is our patriotic duty! She has earned it. She will never let us down! HILLARY 2008!

Neal   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

CNN ………Please stop trying to make the race more interesting. I swear I wish it wasn't so long before the next contest, because the media is running out of hype.

Jacob   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

I was told CNN only allows comments that support Obama…..hopefully this is not true.
I think the fascinating fact about the Democratic race in the various state primaries is how much more money Obama spends compared to Hillary Clinton (for every dollar Clinton spends, Obama spends $5.00) and how much the media favors Obama. With all Obama's money (from Oprah and the Pritzkers,etc) and with the media treating Obama like he's the next JFK, the next RFK, the next Martin Luther King, Jr., the next Nelson Mandela, and EVEN THE SECOND COMING OF THE MESSIAH, you would think he SHOULD be winning by at least a few points! GEEESH, when is all this biased media and money going to finally put Obama in the lead? Maybe the people really want Senator Clinton!!!

yeah, Wright!   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Hillary will win PA…. and the nomination. Obama is unelectable!

LifeLongDemocrat   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Evidently Obama is buying the election as he has soooooooooo much money! We really need to look at public financing and caps on campaigns and spend that money on health care and other programs for needy people.

Q   April 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

PPP (D) 03/31 – 04/01
1224 LV
Clinton: 43%
Obama: 45%

Obama +2.0%

Joan   April 2nd, 2008 10:32 am ET

Everyone needs to read "Hell to Pay" by Barbara Olson, then decide if they still support Hillary.

Vincent   April 2nd, 2008 10:32 am ET

oops. i thought she was suppossed to win by 20 % or so. isn't she rocky?

Tired in Iowa   April 2nd, 2008 10:32 am ET

When is this going to end Hillary you are ruining are chances in the general election. We know you are a fighter and now is the time to help your party and except defeat. If Obama was in this situation he would not be selfish and he would help his party to win the general election. Time to let it go, the more this goes on the unsatbility the country see's in the democratic party.

Please end this for the sake of are Country

Obama/Hillary 08

brandon   April 2nd, 2008 10:31 am ET

Three weeks to go, and the gap keeps closing. I'm cautiously optimistic about Obama's chances. Add at least a close finish in PA to a big win in North Carolina and a likely victory in Indiana, and it seems like Clinton is not long for this race. I just hope that after those contests, when it's REALLY impossible for her to win, that she'll finally drop out.

frank   April 2nd, 2008 10:31 am ET

this guy barack will become history about a month from today,he has never had anything to offer except big change meaning your pocket change, i think he needs to become Hillay vice president at least for eight years until he learns something about economy and other important issues ,because so far he has not offered a single solution to our complicated problems that we are facing in this country ,please barack hossein face the reality,you are simply a bully.

Ms Hillary Clinton For 2008

Lucas, Nashville TN   April 2nd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Once again if she wins it'll be slim. Her gains will be minimal. Her irrelevance confirmed yet one more time.

Johnson   April 2nd, 2008 10:30 am ET

I guess Obama is Rocky in the state of PA. He is the one who has been given no chance to win in that state. Now he is making his way back. Look out Clinton!!

vote   April 2nd, 2008 10:30 am ET

The narrowing of Clinton lead should not come as a surprise to anyone. We all know the more time Obama spent in the campaign trail the more voters get to know him and its position better. Believe it or not in mid April the candidates will be neck and neck.

David   April 2nd, 2008 10:29 am ET

must be a lot of older people in PA. uneducated, too.

Michigan500   April 2nd, 2008 10:29 am ET

She's supposed to stand on her own two feet, yet she has Bill out there day in and out laying the ground work for her. No one is paving the way for Senator Obama!!! So who really is tougher? Someone who goes out on their own to fight the fight and is still beating Clinton or someone who has an ex popular President clearing the brush for her.

The Republicans will play all those tapes of her up on YouTube in every exaggeration she's been caught in throughout the general election to slam home her lack of credibility.

Last week we found out her fantasy was to be Rambo, landing in Bosnia and dodging sniper fire…..this week she wants to be Rocky Balboa.

The people are saying enough already and she has no one to blame but herself.

MD   April 2nd, 2008 10:28 am ET

The recent Rasmussen Report has one glaring conclusion: Clinton's negatives repeat state after state.

Even if disaster strikes, and Clinton is nominated (shudder), the McCain camp will bulldoze over her with results of this report, and many other polls across America.

I find the Democratic Party leadership weak in its lack of efforts to reign in the Clintons for the good of the party and the country.

As Clinton stubbornly fights a battle she cannot win legitimitely – and in that sense she is nothing like Rocky – McCain is trouncing around the country, making nice with people. The increase in his numbers in the recent poles should be a loud warning bell for the Democrats. However, the evil spell of the Clintons on the Democratic Party still overshadows logic and common sense.

If McCain wins, he need not look any further than Clinton to thank.

Not Hillary   April 2nd, 2008 10:28 am ET

The people of Pennsylvania are beginning to see Hillary for what she is, a devisive, power hungry, Washington insider. She has alienated half of her own party and all of the opposition. She cannot win in the general election. I believe that most Democrats know that Obama is the only chance in the general election.

Marc   April 2nd, 2008 10:28 am ET

I just visited Pittsburgh this past weekend and holy heck, I must have seen an Obama ad every commercial break. I'm telling you, it's bordering on mind control. If Clinton didn't already have name recognition, there's no way she'd stand a chance with the amount of advertising this guy is able to buy.

Christine Atlanta, Ga.   April 2nd, 2008 10:28 am ET

A new Quinnipiac poll shows Hillary leading in key swing states. In Florida, she leads McCain 44-42 while Obama trails McCain by 9 points. In Ohio, Hillary leads McCain 48-39 while Obama is only ahead of McCain by 1. Read more.

polls polls polls   April 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

The people seem to change their minds every day.

After Nov… we are stuck with who we get.

So vote wisely. This is an election not an audition for American Idol.

Hillary supporters always have the option of writing her in in Nov or vooting for McCain if it comes down to that.

Either way, a fixed election that was won by bias, corruption and disenfranchising fellow democrats will not stant.

Elle   April 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Considering the great outspending on TV ads ,Obamas campaign not only have the greater advantage as they had in Ohio and Texas as well ,but seem to not make up groundwork according to their big dollars spent.
It seems that voters are not that easily influenced when it comes to their concerns and expectations regarding what they look for in a presidential candidate.
Plus the fact that money can not buy an advantage should reflect seriously the electability factor of Obama in all the key general election state.He has yet to show that he can win there and this casts heavy doubts Obama could ever succeed if nominated to the general election in November.

Adam   April 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Come on CNN. This is ONE of many polls that has come out and Hillary is still WAY in the lead.

Lesly   April 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Hillary: "GET ELECTED OR LIE TRYING"

Paul   April 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Her lead with further disolve if the media picks up on other Clinton lies. A new story released yesterday Clinton was involved in scandals from her first days in politics. The article is titled: Watergate-Era Judiciary Chief of Staff: Hillary Clinton Fired For Lies, Unethical Behavior. It comes from North Star Writers Group.

Kim in Houston   April 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

PA will continue to see what everyone else already knows. Obama is what America needs. Make it happen PA!

We did here in TX

Obama 08!

MARLON   April 2nd, 2008 10:26 am ET

Time works for Obama, the worse thing theu could done was give him 6 weeks to a primary. He'll be refreshed AND WILL CONQUER THE STATE. i DOUBT VERY MUCH IF CLINTON WINS. IF SHE DOES, IT WILL BE BY A SMALL MARGIN…

Tom, Iowa   April 2nd, 2008 10:25 am ET

How can Hillary not get this? You can't come on as a change candidate and then resort to old school election techniques to get elected. This is a new era of a voter that is informed more than ever. Her tactics come off as desperate. The American people (and 41% of Pennsylvanians) realize that she will do anything to get elected. We've had seven years of deceit and being lied to, we're sick of it and we want honesty and unity in America again. She doesn't embrace that.

BobW   April 2nd, 2008 10:25 am ET

I find it strange that CNN will only show the polls that favor Obama. Last week CNN displayed a poll that showed Obama's national lead expanding and today it shows a poll that Clintons Pennsylvannia lead is shrinking. However, it failed to show the polls of yesterday that indicate that Obama's national lead has shrunk by 6 points over the last few days down to 4 points.

GAB NWAIGWE GERMANY   April 2nd, 2008 10:25 am ET

My question is, after the next four or eight years of the next American president, will president Bush;s wife or his brother race for the white house and if not will Chelsea Clinton come for presidency-

Ray   April 2nd, 2008 10:25 am ET

That gap is closing.

Patricia   April 2nd, 2008 10:25 am ET

Early in March, Gov. Rendell said Clinton 'won' Penn….. so, I guess it's a done deal… Too bad for Obama. The real will of the people will not be heard there.

Belle   April 2nd, 2008 10:24 am ET

Don't you love these polls….last week 53 to 41 this week 50 to 41 with a MARGIN of error of 2.5 points.

Translation: 1/2 point lost 52.5 to 41

Barbara from Seattle   April 2nd, 2008 10:23 am ET

Hillary knows she can's win but wants to bloody up Obama so badly that McCain wins in November. That way, Hillary will be able to run again in four years. Ah, the peculiar ways of the Clinton political machine!

Monica   April 2nd, 2008 10:23 am ET

He's the "Closer." And it's going to get even closer!!!

Obama '08

IamWMD   April 2nd, 2008 10:23 am ET

Sen Obama needs to focus on Lil McBush and let Hillary continue to stick her foot in her mouth. There will be at least one other skeleton to come out of her closet from her days as first lady before the PA primaries that will narrow her lead or give the lead to Obama.

Chris11   April 2nd, 2008 10:23 am ET

It's not this close… you'll see. She is still recovering from last week. The Wright story isn't going away and Obama's numbers will be significantly different from the polls.

Check out Newsweeks article on the senate experience of both candidates and the false impression that Obama has done more than Clinton. The facts speak for themselves, her record is very impressive.

If Hillary is not the nominee, I am writing her name in because she is the best person for this country. I will support her to the end… and so will Pennsylvania… you'll see.

Hillary Clinton '08

Norisha   April 2nd, 2008 10:23 am ET

That's right…Get Her Obama….She needs a big win not a 5 point win!!! Obama would carry Penn in the Election with that king of loss in the primary anf we all know it!

A. Boston, MA   April 2nd, 2008 10:22 am ET

Would someone remind the "Dillusional H.R.C" that "Rocky" was a movie!! "Sniper" was also a film!!

money talks   April 2nd, 2008 10:22 am ET

Obama is thugging and cheating and buying his way to the nomination.

The vote that counts is in Nov.

Karen in Cape Cod   April 2nd, 2008 10:22 am ET

Clinton might have a better chance in winning over many more voters if the media stopped their smear campaign against her!

DY   April 2nd, 2008 10:22 am ET

Hasn't the polls and endorsements proven to be INEFFECTIVE?

Next topic, CNN!

Craig H   April 2nd, 2008 10:21 am ET

This race is over! Obama leads in every major category – including the most important one – fund raising. Hillary is broke and is having trouble meeting past financial obligations never the less future ones. Obama rasies money almost as fast as the government prints it. Money is what it takes to win – Obama has the money – everything else is rhetoric – IT'S OVER ! ! !

truthurts   April 2nd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Adrienne: "You can't win!!!"

Rocky: I'll be back…

Obama: Wrong movie woman…

Bryan from Michigan   April 2nd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Each candidate is raising approximately $1,000,000 a day for their campaign…let's pause for a minute and think about how many hungry people that would feed, or help health-wise…AMAZING. The only people benefiting now, is the media through commercials.

One candidate is going to concede in the race, having had probably 'wasted' over $200,000,000.

grant   April 2nd, 2008 10:20 am ET

Anything less than 10 points is a loss for Clinton

Lawrence Ogoigbe   April 2nd, 2008 10:20 am ET

If Hilary's lead narrows more than that,with the proportional arrangement of allocating delegate in place,she is done.The poll better not be correct or else she's finished.

jhs   April 2nd, 2008 10:20 am ET

Again, polls are stupid. No matter where you check, there are no two alike. Also, why is that bloggers show a different poll than MSM shows?

Ida   April 2nd, 2008 10:18 am ET

This is consistent with campaign so far. She seems to do well until she and her surrogates show up to campaign in the state and then it's downhill from there. She starts out with huge leads and then she loses them . Go figure, this is one candidate who is more attractive from a distance than up close.

Tom   April 2nd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Meanwhile, Barack Obama has a double digit lead over Clinton in national polls.

Awesome. =D

bonnie   April 2nd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Hillary and Rocky???I think this person is completetly loosing it. If she can't win fair and square than she will do anything to get the nod. This power hungry maniac simply cannot win this nomination. If she does, and the American people are stupid enough to be led around by a hateful, spiteful candidate just because she's a woman, than I fear the United States will never ever have a chance at greatness. Obama is our only hope….Hillary and Bill, so many skeletons in the closets, so many favors owed……DO NOT vote for this woman, I truly believe she will ruin this wonderful world.

Susan   April 2nd, 2008 10:18 am ET

I hope Penn puts Clinton ahead. First for Obama, but not now. He appears to be 'too star struck' for a president, and this is not good. All our family is for Clinton now. Do not be afraid to vote for a woman president. There is women doctors, lawyers, and the majority of our teachers are women….who teach our children. And all the mothers who teach their children. AMerica, think about this. And thanks.

Esther from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio   April 2nd, 2008 10:17 am ET

My wish is that this campaigne turn upside down in Pennsylvania and all those polls show nothing right and that Obama takes it by a landslide. I wish that we get rid of the electoral college and go to a each persons vote count and make it manadatory to vote. I am so tired of watching each day the new drama of the primaries. I am tired of hearing how the superdelegates are pledging for this one of that one. I want to throw the delegate system out too I want winner take all. I want world peace and schools to teach our children how to be good citizens too while I am at it. I want us to teach everyone to learn to be exceptional at what they want to do. I want to throw away colleges and opt for teaching the old fashion way of Apprenticeships. I did that in the military and it works. I also want to turn our health care system around and put it to the military type of system. See someone trained to screen you and run tests and then off to the doctor if more exams and tests are needed. We are ruining our country with the high cost of everything. and this election just the tip of the iceberg.

Edward   April 2nd, 2008 10:17 am ET

Hillary,

you are a LOSER.

Joe, York Beach, Maine   April 2nd, 2008 10:16 am ET

It once more proves the point that Sen. Obama needed only to spend time in Pennsylvania for them to see who he really is and it appears, they like what they see. I am sure that it will be a closer race then anyone expected…even for the clinton camp. I believe it will be an upset and that Sen. Obama will win Pennsylvania.

Mike   April 2nd, 2008 10:16 am ET

Senator Clinton will win Pennsylvania without a doubt!

Obamas bowling for votes did absolutely nothing for his campaign.

The hard working folks of Pennsylvania are able to see through his "empty suit" mentality; just like OHIO & TEXAS, Clinton will rule in Pennsylvania.

Go Hillary!

The City of Brotherly Love has just become The City of Sisterly Love!

Philadelphia loves you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike Turner   April 2nd, 2008 10:16 am ET

People are in dire need of change, and Obama represents the change we so badly seek. He will certainly unit a very divided country.

Obama 08

Susan   April 2nd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Come on Pennsylvania………let's put Clinton first. First for Obama, not now. He appears to be 'too star struck' and not good for a president. All our family is now for Clinton. Go Pennsylvania for Clinton :)

rich   April 2nd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Time to throw the whole kitchen at Obama, or maybe even the whole house. Clinton's had been toning down her attacks and strategic "mispeaking" somewhat lately, but I don't see this continuing if she thinks she might lose ground…

M. Stapleton, PA   April 2nd, 2008 10:14 am ET

. . . .This means that mill workers and truckers know the meaning
of NAFTA, and who's responsible for it, (and it sure as heck wasn't Rev.
Wright).

matt   April 2nd, 2008 10:13 am ET

I can only see this lead getting much smaller, He must be outspending her 3 to 1 right now in PA.
Every time i turn the tv on hes got a commercial up.. and every time in in the car. I hear his commercial there to. seems like every 5 minutes its obama

Joe   April 2nd, 2008 10:12 am ET

GoBama! Still proving that when people take the time to actually know Barack they also want to vote for him. Congratulations to a personable and inspiring leader!

Jason, NY   April 2nd, 2008 10:12 am ET

I'm sure that as the PA voter keys in on the facts, the poll figures will continue to reflect a closer race than many have anticipated there. In fact I would not be surprised if the voters of PA defied the conventional wisdom and voted for a real change per the issues and policies that affect their futures.

An Agnostic Democrat   April 2nd, 2008 10:11 am ET

Well, I'm just so sure her margin of victory will increase as she regales the fine folks in Pennsylvania with her stories of enduring sniper fire, being in the ring with Rocky Balboa and the hanging of the Liberty Bell.

John in PA   April 2nd, 2008 10:08 am ET

Look, I live in PA (Pittsburgh, to be exact). Hilary is going to win easily, somewhere in the 10-12 point range. You can take that to the bank. Everyone I know is already committed to their candidate, and most are backing Hilary.

James, Pennsylvania   April 2nd, 2008 10:08 am ET

Any poll that has a fraction of a percent in it's margin of error is inherently flawed. Your polling data throughout the election has been extremely wrong. Clinton won Ohio and Texas despite your brilliant polls being idiotically wrong! I guess the media doesn't have to answer for its errors when they favor their annointed candidate. What ever happened to accountability with the media? Why not ask yourselves some hard questions like: Why have we been wrong so many times this election?

Clinton will win Pennsylvania by 15% or more! Just you wait and see!

stlouis typicl white male   April 2nd, 2008 10:08 am ET

She has to win… if she doesn't it will be McCain. Obama is not going to beat McCain. Democrats are in trouble. Saddle up for another 4 years, it's not going to get much better.

Mimi in Chicago   April 2nd, 2008 10:08 am ET

May the best person come out ahead and win the democratic nomination. This fighting is taking a toll on the nation.

Michelle from Colorado   April 2nd, 2008 10:08 am ET

Yikes!
I cannot believe how gullible the Democratic party is. Please tell me what Barak Obama is going to do for this country if he eventually becomes president. He is going to turn us into a welfare state and become another Jimmy Carter. A nice guy with a lot of good intentions and nothing to back him up. Yes, he has a lot of diplomatic words. He would make a great envoy, and in about 8-16 years a great president. I live in a caucus state and didn't get a chance to vote. But if Obama is the elected Dem at the convention, he will not get my vote in the November general election. That way, if he wins, I have the right to complain as much as I want when everything he yaps about falls to ruin under the weight of his empty words.

Seam, Philly PA   April 2nd, 2008 10:08 am ET

It's a known fact that the longer Obama is on the trail in one state, he closes the gap. Clinton's lead is mostly due to her name recognition. Once people get to know Obama, things start to change rather quickly. His campaign is well organized, and well funded.

Sean   April 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

I'm from PA and my family is still living there, and the feeling, at least in the northeast around Scranton, is that the more people hear from both candidates close to home, the more people are swinging to Obama. People who were undecided before like what he has to say, like the positive message of his campaign, and are turned off by the tenor of Clinton's campaign. PA is a stubborn place, not quick to change their minds; but they are.

Vince   April 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

Clinton might win PA by 10 points, but Obama still leads NC by 15 points. Both states will cancel each other out. Obama will hold his lead, maybe expand it and win the nomination.

Kevin   April 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

If Obama can somehow upset Hillary in Pennsylvania, it will be the bombshell that officially ends this election! C'mon Pennsylvania!! End this Clinton fiasco for all of us.

Obama 08!!

RW   April 2nd, 2008 10:06 am ET

Pennsylvania is a Great State and Hillary is a Great Candidate
Now That's a Great Combination

hope4change   April 2nd, 2008 10:06 am ET

No surprise, the more you get to know her the more you don't want to know her. To reduce something as important as this election to something as trivial as bowling makes me sick. He should challenge her to a truth-off. He could spot her a decade.

I have news for maistream media. Low income people and minorities can comprehend words with more than two syllables.

Matt W   April 2nd, 2008 10:06 am ET

Actually Rasmussen conducted a similiar poll that found it at only 5 points. Hillary may win (may not especially if she recounts any more of her forgeing policy experience memories) but it will not be enough to change the realities of the delegate count or popular vote. I am sure that Icke's and Mark Penn are already constructing another rationalization for her to stay in this campaign.

Kevin, NC   April 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

Keep speaking to the issues Obama, and Rocky Hillary and Bullwinkle Bill, will continue show everyone that she isnt worthy of a thought!.

Shannel Ryan   April 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

Here we come!

Obama '08

Linda   April 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

Uh oh! And another poll yesterday had her up by only 5% in PA. If she doesn't at least beat him by 13 points she's not going to be able to claim much of a victory.

Also, recent polls out today show Obama beating McCain in both OH and PA, and he's ahead of Hillary in CA. Looks like Hillary's "big state" argument is dead.

Tonya Huston   April 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

The real reason why Bill Clinton, is really pushing Hillary for President is becauseot the Monica case. He feels bad for what he did in the Whit House. Or he wants to go back into the White House to remember all the good time he had with Monica.

David, Silver Spring, MD   April 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

Everyone knows who Hillary Clinton is. That's the simple reason why she starts out with a big lead everywhere and why Obama has to spend so much in advertising so that people know who he is.

The interesting fact is that once they both start getting out in front of voters, holding rallies and so forth, Obama invariably begins gaining on Clinton. Never is it the case that voters say, "I sort of preferred her because I didn't know him, but now that I've met them both I really prefer her."

Obama has upside potential that Hillary Clinton can't touch.

jason   April 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

i always thought that she just wanted power, but then i saw the thing with the 'under sniper fire.'

now i think she's a habitual liar. There was simply no reason to lie about that.

Phil   April 2nd, 2008 10:03 am ET

Let the margin get closer and hopefully Obama can close within 5% points or win the PA primary. Come on people of PA.

Very Concerned Community   April 2nd, 2008 10:03 am ET

Obama is being unfair to the American Democrats

He will NEVER be able to stand up to McCain

Republicans are being told to vote for him to get Hillary out of the race
The opposite of what you thought. Or did you really think that they would share their strategy with Democrats.

They know that he will not be able to defend his lies about his connection with Rezko and his pastor. He shows no patriotism and his wife didn't help with her comments.

Please support Hillary if you want to win the White House.

Wake up America!

Former Obama supporter   April 2nd, 2008 10:03 am ET

Well, when you have so much money from oil companies, you get to spend more on ads that say that you don't take money from oil companies. And why is the media not making this into a story. Obama is lying. Do they just want to protect their precious Obama?

P Graber   April 2nd, 2008 10:02 am ET

A vote for Hillary Clinton means never having to say you're sorry.

Maria F   April 2nd, 2008 10:02 am ET

Funny, how Clinton is able to tell the media what states are important and what states aren't.

Basically, any state Obama is suspected of winning is irrelevant so the media barely recognizes it.

And any state she is expected to win is 'a huge upcoming contest'.

The media is as maleable for Hillary as they were for Bush's war.

A from VA   April 2nd, 2008 10:02 am ET

Yeah boy… go Barack

A.M. Saqib   April 2nd, 2008 10:01 am ET

Good News! Slowly but surely 'Obama' is inching closer to a possible win in Pennsylvania, which will be very significant for him and for the democratic party as a whole, and in turn for the country.

We certainly need 'Obama' as the president of United States, who is a unique candidate. A Candidate so right for this time, when country is so evenly and perhaps bitterly divided. He can and will unite the country.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

Hill for Pres   April 2nd, 2008 10:01 am ET

The Quinnipiac Poll is always more in favor of Obama. I wonder what their sample looks like. I also wonder if CNN is making a comparison b/w 2 Quinnipiac polls or 2 polls from different sources.

Clinton will take PA.

Nathan Johnson   April 2nd, 2008 10:01 am ET

The tea leaves are pretty clear for the Clinton camp…get out of the race so the Democratic party can focus on McCain. I think she has ran a valiant campaign and she should exit with what is left of her honor and integrity intact.

Robert in Toronto,ON   April 2nd, 2008 10:01 am ET

I still believe that Obama will lose Penn, but I don't think he was really given a chance to win it anyways. Now, with the remaining states to vote I think he'll go something like 6 – 3, which should be enough to secure the nomination.

Here comes the Obama train. All aboard for the White House!

4Real SC   April 2nd, 2008 10:00 am ET

This is good for the Clinton campaign , so now they should stop making perdictions that they will win certain states because she is the favorite. It should never boil down to I know I got this, but rather campaign with your issues to see if the peple is on the same wave length as you. It is ood that Obama is gaining grounds in Pennsylvania and it also let the American People know that this is a Presidential race for the White House instead of saying I got this as the Clinton campaign always acknowledges.

Obama 08

Joan   April 2nd, 2008 10:00 am ET

Isn't this what happened in Ohio?

JJ in NY   April 2nd, 2008 9:59 am ET

The only thing that Rocky and hillary have in common is that they're both ficticious . And unlike Rocky, hillary is a loser .

Michael, Farmington, NH   April 2nd, 2008 9:58 am ET

"…a similar poll released earlier this month"? It's the second of April…

jill american   April 2nd, 2008 9:58 am ET

Very disappointed in Casey. He is turning his back on the people who backed him when he ran for the Senate.

W.Cares   April 2nd, 2008 9:58 am ET

It seems to me sometimes, that moderator deletes almost all anti Obama posts. And that is very sad.

Carl from Pa   April 2nd, 2008 9:58 am ET

Obama for Pennsylvania! You have my vote and many others here in Philadelphia.

JL from PA   April 2nd, 2008 9:56 am ET

Wake up PA and vote Hillary 2008…she's the right woman for the job or this democrat will vote McCain if Obama wins the nomination.

Uncle Sam   April 2nd, 2008 9:56 am ET

Senator Obama continues to distort John McCain's "hundred years" comment, despite the fact that he is well aware of its true meaning. Is this Sen. Obama's promise of a new kind of politics? It looks like the same old mudslinging to a growing number of McCain Democrats.

Andrea Texas   April 2nd, 2008 9:56 am ET

God Bless Senator Clinton for her dedication and hard work. She deserves to win.

Venus   April 2nd, 2008 9:55 am ET

Come on Obama! Come on Pennsylvania! Hillary needs a big win-

Kim   April 2nd, 2008 9:54 am ET

Reminds me of California. Go figure!!

Adam in Indy   April 2nd, 2008 9:54 am ET

Sorry Barack!

karen from va   April 2nd, 2008 9:54 am ET

This is a great fight between two fierce cometitors. Obama will be well-funded and "Primed" by the primary when he heads into the General Election. I think he"ll be relaxed and confident against McCain after beating HR.

StopwatchingMSNBC, Rochester, NY   April 2nd, 2008 9:53 am ET

This poll is exactly the same as the previous poll. Does margin of error, mean anything to the people who write this stuff? Not only that, Obama remains at 41%, the same number as the previous poll and Hillary dropped 2% points. Well within the margin of error. I knew the media was pro Obama, but this is getting ridiculous!

Daniel from Michigan   April 2nd, 2008 9:53 am ET

Obama is going to win, you watch.
It will all be over in Pennsylvania. Penn. voters are too smart, they can see through the thick fog and how Hillary is only detrimental to the Democratic party on all fronts. They will determine who our next President will be. Who would have thunk it – Pennsylvania?

McCain Clinton 08   April 2nd, 2008 9:53 am ET

Few more weeks, and we'll see the lead shrink to a statistically insignificant lead, then Obama will loose by 7%, then win the election.
Hilldog!

Ken Out West   April 2nd, 2008 9:53 am ET

I truly believe that Clinton will actually lose Pennsylvania.

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