April 3, 2008
Posted: 02:04 PM ET
CNN

CNN Election Express Producer Josh Rubin takes a deeper look at issue #1: the economy in PA.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (CNN) – In the middle of Philadelphia's bustling Reading Terminal Market stands Herschel's East Side Deli, a kosher eatery serving up softball-sized hot pastrami sandwiches to long lunch lines.

Owner Steve Safern works behind the counter slicing the meat and ringing up his stream of customers. He started Herschel's a year and a half ago, naming it for his uncle Hersh who saved Safern's father when in 1939 the Nazis rounded up and killed most of the residents in their mainly Orthodox Jewish town on the Poland-Russia border, including the brothers' seven siblings and their parents.

Safern has sold electronics to law enforcement agencies for 21 years; Hershel's is a pet project. But it's a pet project that is beginning to feel the effects of the country's faltering economy.

"The cost of milk has gone up, grains, our breads have almost doubled in the last two years," Safern told CNN, adding that his meat costs have increased as well. "When you look at the whole picture for a restaurant, everything that we do as a restaurant is going up."

Despite shrinking profits, Safern has avoided raising prices — but expects he'll have to. Unlike other businesses in the market, he hasn't had to cut back on staff but says he's working with a skeleton crew. Every time he posts a job, he gets ten times the number of applications he used to.

So what does that mean for his vote in November? "Right now the economy is probably the number one problem, I think, on everybody's mind," says Safern. "If it's hurting us in our pocket, we're all going to look for changes."

For Safern, change means voting for a Democrat — and though he hasn't made up his mind, he's leaning towards Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania's April 22 primary.

- CNN Political Producer Alexander Marquardt

Filed under: Election Express • Pennsylvania


4REAL   April 3rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I don't think Hillary will be able to fix anything right now. If change is coming it will have to be Obama. Think Obama for change.

PRAD, COLLEGE STATION, TX   April 3rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hillary is worst than Mccain……at least he doesn't lie. He admits that economy is something that he doesn't understand, so, he consults with others. But HIllary she thinks she can fix the economy even she doesn't have any clear plan and a discrete experiences, except for NAFTA. She thinks she is sound in economy just because of her husband's legacy.

To get some blue collar votes she doesn't shy to say that she is now opposing nafta. Funny part of it is once she lobbied very hard for Nafta and listed it as her accomplishment as first lady.

'TO HAVE A SELF-AWARE DUMB PERSON AS PRESIDENT IS BETTER THAN TO HAVE AN ARROGANT, LYING, DOUBLE STANDARD PERSON AS PRESIDENT.'

0bama 08′

Michael Templer   April 3rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I am a Republican that's pro-Obama

but I think whomever the next president is from these three they will have to deal with the democratic congress who will have to do something to remain in power.

It's all about dealing with Health Care

health care costs is putting GM out of business 30-40% of the cost of the car is health care

Helen, NY   April 3rd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

PA businessmen keep electring liberals and democrats. They do not have any idea about business. They want to raise taxes including those on small business. If you elect democrats, you cannot expect economy to improve and you will feel the pinch.

CHERYL   April 3rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

HILLARY MEANS REAL CHANGE!!!!!!

THAT IS WHY SHE LEADS IN THE POLLS!!!!!!

CHERYL   April 3rd, 2008 5:40 pm ET

YEAH, HARD WORKING AMERICANS ARE LOSING THE AMERICAN DREAM WHILE OBAMA SPENDS MILLIONS !

VOTE FOR HILLARY PEOPLE SHE CARES!!!!!!

Obama Supporter   April 3rd, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Maybe if HRC caters from his deli, then fails to pay the bill (just ask those poor people in Iowa and various other places waiting to get paid), he'll starting leaning in the right direction.

CNN, post my comment! It is sort of funny and not offensive!!!

dmw   April 3rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Hillary at least was in the White House the last time America was prosperous for everyone. She is a hard worker who does not give up easily. She is the best qualified for the job. It saddens me that personality only (Obama) may win the nomination when the best qualified person is right here in front of us.

Nando, Florida   April 3rd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

You can thank Hillary and Mccain for NAFTA, IRAQ and $ 8 dollars a gallon before its all over.

Ready to lead you to the SOUP line from day One I say!!!

demo craxy   April 3rd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

why would anyone endorse someone who is in debt, can not figure out her campaign finances, is up their neck in debts, steals from others………… and overall who LIES

No more Clintons

Markus   April 3rd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hmmmm … HilLIARy… which story she will tell the poeple in PA that she is ready from the first day… remember, she isn't ready to tell the truth.. or she forgot what is the truth (Bosnia)… neither she published her returns like Obama did… So the best would be: OBAMA

WE ALL BELIEVE IN A CHANGE…

Belle   April 3rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

In terms of small business….last year it cost me 25.00 for Fed X this year is 52.00. Over double in six months…thank you Big OIL

By the way…NO CANDIDATE can take money from Oil Companies directly. It is against the law.

However, Obama's Campaign has members on the Finance Committe that used to work for, and lobby for Big Oil. They gather contributions from employees in Big Oil companies…bundle the money, and hand over to Obama. Clinton's campaign does the same. The difference? Clinton does not lie and say she never takes money from lobbyists or big oil.

Cathy   April 3rd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I do hope people in Pennsylvania are smart enought to vote for Hillary Clinton.She's the only one that fix the economy in the mess that is in.BE SMART PEOPLE VOTE HILLARY ON APRILL 22!!!!!!!!!!!

After further review,Texas   April 3rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Pittsburg and Philly are blue and the rest of P.A. is Red State.

Haley Rodman Clemson   April 3rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Democrats are great for the economy. They will tax the living daylights out of small businesses and then give a small portion of it back as a tax deduction a year later. Also, to fund their lavish welfare programs they will have to levy heavy taxes on income and corporate profits further reducing the amount of money consumers have to spend on conveniences like delis. But, they will make sure that Planned Parenthood, the local HUD office and all of the other welfare granting organizations are well-staffed and busy. That's what the economy needs, redistribution of wealth. Problem solved.

LifeLongDemocrat   April 3rd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

PeaNUT$: Chavez's right hand aid Delores Huerta has endorsed HIllary. Obama , on the other hand, stole Chavez's saying. "yes we can!"

Anonymous   April 3rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

She is the best candidate for the economy.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 3rd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I hope that Mr. Safern will choose the candidate for CHANGE! The economy is in recession, but sir, no matter what Hillary says she cannot bring back the 90's when the economy was rocking.

Mr. Safern said, " ….. we're all going to look for changes." RIGHT! Sen. Obama offers us change. Do your homework, Mr. Safern, and hopefully join the rest of the nation voting for Sen. Obama!

OBAMA 08!

Shannon McMurphy   April 3rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

C'mon, Pennsylvania…Only Clinton provides real solutions. She doesn't have rock-star status and a whole lot of money to throw into campaign ads, but she works like a Trojan and will stand up for you!! Please look past the glamour!

david goldman for OBAMA   April 3rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

GUESS WHO FIXED YOUR ECONOMY ALREADY PA ? HILLARY.

SHE SUPPORTED NAFTA & THE WAR THAT SENT YOUR $$$$$$

TO IRAQ. NOW SHE IS GOING TO FIX IT ALL,JUST FOR YOU.

DID YOU GUYS VOTE FOR BUSH TOOOOO?

bill from pa   April 3rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

FEDUP
Clinton can't manage her campaign. She has gone from the invitable to the irrelevant. How is anyone supposed to trust her with the economy?

demwit   April 3rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I remember buying that very same softball-sized hot pastrami for $4 in the 90's… What has happened??

Chuck in Oregon   April 3rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Its not just PA business that are feeling the pinch. I was forced to close mine due to the housing slump. The U.S. as a whole is feeling the pinch all the way from the largest cities to the smallest whistle stop town.

jhs   April 3rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Smart man, he knows the woman who can handle the job!

Mary - PA   April 3rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Okay, I'm an Obama supporter but please tell me "PeaNUTS", what's up with the Hugo Chavez remark? Ignorant comments don't serve any helpful purpose.

James Nelson   April 3rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Somehow, I don't think yet another corporate shill is what the economy needs to get turned around.

Billy J   April 3rd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

So we're living here in Allentown,
watching Clinton tear poor Obama down,

Out in Bethlehem they're killing time,
seeing old Hill, way past her prime

Well our brave young men fought in Bush's war,
that's what Hillary proudly voted for,

And our families are wondering why,
time and again, she won't 'pologize…

jj   April 3rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I hope that PA backs Clinton, you may not like her personally but she can get the job done, she's a fighter and that's what we need right now in this country. Someone to fight for us and not the rich. Not someone who gives good speeches but stole all of his ideas from her and just reworded them but has no idea how to get the job done. He's not proven himself, she has. I'm from MI and our votes probably won't be counted, you have the chance of a lifetime to make a difference.

Bayou Joe   April 3rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

The economy went in the tank over the last 2 years. The Congress is controlled by the Democrats and their do nothing leader, Nancy Pelosi. They were too busy interrogating Baseball Players about Stereoid and not watching what the unelected chairman of the Federal Reserve was doing to the financial markets. Congress wanted to provide housing for people that couldn't afford it, so they made it easier for people to qualify for buying homes, that is why there are so many foreclosures. Losen standards of underwriting, cheap money and speculators buying homes with cheap money for resale.

Want a way out, Vote for McCain. He will bring stability to the Financial markets and stop Washington spending. Elect Obama or HIllary and it will get worse. Government is not the answer, Free Enterprise is.

b black   April 3rd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

No way! obama 08,09, 10 ect……… Go obama!

Olivia   April 3rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Hillary is the best person to help the economy. She has plans, not just talk. Hopefully everyone in Pa will see this and not go with the hype from her opposition and the press.

Mary   April 3rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

I certainly wouldn’t vote for her due to HER Economics. She blundered her campaign financially and with her bad planning. She ran out of money and thought they could spend more than came in.

Her track record shows that she promises and does NOT deliver on the JOB FRONT. She promised that if she was elected she would bring in 200,000 – 300,000 new jobs for NY. Guess what? It was reported that there was a JOB LOSS of over 35,000.

She also agreed with NAFTA in the ‘90s. Now she is pulling a Bosnia on the people of Pennsylvania and saying she didn’t agree with NAFTA. Fortunately we now found out the TRUTH. That is, she did have meetings and public events to show her support for NAFTA.

She also failed on getting us her promised Universal Health Care in the ‘90s.

So see, history has shown us that HILLARY CAN’T DELIVER!!!

nate   April 3rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

She can't even manage her campaign,so can you say BANKRUPT…

Slick Hilly   April 3rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Remember: NAFTA has nothing to do with you suckers losing your jobs. Not that I had anything to do with that. That was my husband. I only had input on those policies during his terms that are politically popular today.

Harvey in Va   April 3rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Hillary can and will repair the damage done to the economy by the Bush administration. The good people of Pennsylvania need to put their trust and faith in her.

Janet   April 3rd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Wake up America, it's only going to get worse if Obama becomes
President.

jujub   April 3rd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Hillary could NOT produce the jobs she promised in New York, so I don't think she'll be able to produce squat in PA.

Hillary 08   April 3rd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

We want the BEST and that's Hillary!, It's now Whites Vs Blacks

jujub   April 3rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Hillary could produce the jobs she promised in New York State, so I don't think she'll be able to produce squat in PA.

Ronald   April 3rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

If he has such faith in Hillary, why doesn't he bid to cater one of her events? Then he want wait for a few months before Hillary's campaign decides to pay him along with all the other regular people who are waiting to be paid what is due them from the dishonest Clinton campaign! Lean towards Clinton and your store is certain to close!

Tex   April 3rd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Thank Bush and McCain for the current economic woes in PA and all over the US. Clinton may win PA, but Obama will nomination and election. Clinton is part of the old Washington politics and problems.

If Sefren wants to see a turnaound, he and his fellows PAers need Obama now.

Jay   April 3rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

How can you trust a liar, Pennsylvania? Your children want Obama. He's the only one who can change now your economic situation. Hillary will lie about it and help big corporations like she did before. Show the world you want change!

Fed_up2   April 3rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I, as well, hope the people of Pennsyivania are smart enough to vote for the best.

OBAMA 08

Joanne   April 3rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

If they are smart it won't be Hillary they vote for. The only thing she excels in is lies.

Alex   April 3rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Of course. She will give China a "super special trade stats"

Obama08   April 3rd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Hillary sent your jobs overseas via NATFA. Did you forget? Your children and the educated can see that Obama is the only one who can bring real change. Don't take your childrens hope away like the Clintons took your jobs away in Pennsylvania by signing NATFA. They will do it again. They are liars.

pat   April 3rd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

dont be fooled by that smoot talking berack obama pennsylvania he does t have the experiance that hillary has she will lead this nation to its greatest days just have a little faith in her dont cave in now we can win this presidency. she is leading in the electriol vote do the math. she will beat mccain. obama will not do the math.

Truth - NY   April 3rd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Hillary is best to fix the economy? Please tell me how when she is right now in debt $9 million including $300,000 owed for her campaign health care. If he's leaning towards Hillary he should be prepared to close shop! Obama has already released his numbers for March (a strong indication he ready to be comander in chief on day 1) Hillary is not ready until March 20.
Wake up People! Obama is the most qualified!
Obama 08

Heidi   April 3rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

FEDUP how can you say Hilary is the best to help the economy when she cant even keep her campaign in the black

S. Williams   April 3rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

FEDUP,

How is HRC the best for the economy, shes not able to keep her campaign finances in order, much less the county.

Obama 08′ !!!
Yes we can!!

Nadia, TN   April 3rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

I love President Carter. He has always been my favorite. Like Obama is is a thinking president, and doesn't rely on sound bites. President Carter was simply too smart for the office. He refused to think in black and white terms, knowing that sometimes there were grey areas. I think Obama will be the same, with one difference. I think people will ignore the negative press, and follow their heads and their hearts to allow Barack to lead the country.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, President Carter.

Obama 08

brandy   April 3rd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Obama is the best choice to fix the economy. There is too much wrong for a liar to come in and think that some simple promises will fix our economic mess.
Clinton is a politician, and a tough one, true, but her trustworthiness to tell us the truth has been compromised. per her previous boss: She is a liar! She was fired and not given a recommendation because she is a liar!
Google: Zeifman.com. The entire story is on his webpage. The media is not picking up on this.
She can not fix anything if her tongue is broken.
Obama the nation needs you.

Molly Ware, PA   April 3rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

. . . .N. A. F. T. A.

Madtown   April 3rd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Hillary can't even deal with her own finances, how will she be able to fix our economy?

RENEA,PLYMOUTH,MI   April 3rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

THE CLINTON HAVE TOO MAY TIES TO BIG BUSINESS AND LOBBYIST JUST LIKE BUSH.

HEIDI   April 3rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

IF HILLARY WAS THE BEST TO FIT THE ECONOMY THEN SHE WOULD NOT HAVE GIVEN SUCH A DEFENSIVE ANSWER TO TIM RUSSET IN THE LAST NBC DEBATE.

HER ANSWER TO HIS QUESTION ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN TO THE JOBS SHE PROMISE UPSTATE NY (BUFFALO NATIVE) SHE PUT IT OFF THAT SHE THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE AL GORE (DEMOCRAT) IN THE WHITE HOUSE INSTEAD OF A REPUBLICIAN (BUSH).

YEAH, HILLARY BLAME SOMEONE ELSE JUST LIKE YOU ALWAYS DO.

Jama   April 3rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I hope Penn. is smart like Ohio, Texas, R. I. and vote for Hillary.
She has the most knowledge on how to fix the economy. Remember the 90's under Bill Clinton. GREAT Economy!!!!!!!!!!

Ed   April 3rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

The Democratic idea: Tax the gas guzzlers, restrict supply, ban drilling, burn all our corn in cars. What a stupid idea.

The Republican plan: Increase supply by allowing drilling within our borders, provide incentives to energy companies to find practical alternatives, reserve grains for food stocks. Makes sense doesn't it??

Beverly Williams   April 3rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

An interesting comment was made by a young friend of mine today. He said: "In November, you should vole for who you DON'T like because the next president has a huge mess to deal with and will get a bad rap no matter what happens." Hmm . . . food for thought.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   April 3rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

To PeaNuts: what is with saying "he's upset that he can't endorse Hugo Chavez instead?" That doesn't make any sense to me. Are you saying that Clinton or Obama will have such a strong mandate that members of the House and Senate will give either one of them a blank check to do what they want? I don't think so. No one will have that strong a mandate.

JfromNC   April 3rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Hillary can't even control her campaign finances and can't pay her bills. How in the world can she manage the US economy?

JimM   April 3rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

To Pennsylvania voters:

Vote to put an end to this mania for Obama.

He is a threat to the safety and security of America

We know the economy, jobs, and other issues are important factors to you. But ask any Obama backer to give you 10 good reasons why Obama is patriotic and shows love for America.

Celia Ann in Michigan   April 3rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Hopefully if they do business with the Clinton Campaign they get a retainer up front.

Kelley   April 3rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Safern, Look at Obama's economic plan, lean his way to make all of America better!

Sharon   April 3rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Hillary will fix the economy just like Bill did…….Just ask the MAD MONEY guy :) He loves her………

AJ, IL   April 3rd, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Unfortunately no one asked Safern why he thinks Hillary is best to fix this economy. When Democrats think of presidents who fixed the economy most will say Bill Clinton. How he did do it they don't know. Therefore the Clinton name = Economy fix. By osmosis (which is definitely the wrong thought process to have) , Hillary Clinton = Economy fix.

KInd of makes one think   April 3rd, 2008 3:09 pm ET

The economy is in horrible shape, people are homeless and hungry, people are losing their homes, and everyone is cheering Obama for getting more money than who knows who.

This is the way it has been done for years I guess, but I really don't think any candidate should be looked at as the best candidate for the Presdency becuase of the amount of money that person has brought in. I think a soup kitchen donation, or donation to the men and women in the military for their families, etc. the list could go on and on, would be a much better use for all that money.

Sounds to me like Obama is just like anyother politician when it comes to taking money and being part of a "democratic machine".

dave   April 3rd, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Wow, the first person to comment didn't even read the article!

Adam   April 3rd, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Team Hillary!

Eunice, Maryland   April 3rd, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Hillary '08

Hillary is the answer.

FIREDUP   April 3rd, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Hillary is the Worst person people of Pennsylvania are smart enough not to vote for the worst. Go PA vote Obama and lets change the chapter go foward do't look back.

An Agnostic Democrat   April 3rd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Wait! Before you lean that way look at how she's managed her campaign and finances! Would you trust our economy to this woman with these abysmal budgeting skills and in light of her inability to tell the truth sleep-deprived (nice excuse) or otherwise?

Independent Woman   April 3rd, 2008 3:04 pm ET

I hope Pennsylvania sees the light instead of the "white" and votes intelligently. Obama is ethical, principled, in tune with the times and highly intelligent. Hillary is none of these and is an insult to me as an American for thinking she can lie, cheat and steal her way to winning the democratic nomination.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 3rd, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Steve Safern can always ask the FEDs to bail him out or Hillary can bail him out by using him as a tax deduction now before she looses to Obama. Unfortunately none of this is going to happen for Mr. Safern but if he wants change, VOTE OBAMA.

mp   April 3rd, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Please don't pick a liar…Take a closer look at Obama before you finally make up your mind .

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   April 3rd, 2008 3:02 pm ET

It is a hard business to be in; especially a kosher deli. The price of everything is going up. I can understand why he isn't sure which one to vote for because Clinton and Obama both something better than McCain. Besides, most regulation comes from the state and local level.

If this is a kosher deli, why is he concerned about milk? A kosher deli that serves meat wouldn't have any dairy products in it.

Mandy   April 3rd, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Hilary Clinton — a BIG LIAR! Do we need a big liar to be our commander-in-chief?

Conservative   April 3rd, 2008 3:02 pm ET

The only way real change can ever come to this country is to vote for Ron Paul. The other 3 are exactly the same. Sorry, but it's the truth

WINNER   April 3rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

we need hillary to fix america. not a social butterfly like obama. he has no real solutions for america, but his slogan for change. young people are voting for him because most of them are unaware of what this country needs or anything about obama. look at obama history. if you look at his history you will no that he will fail america. hillary is what america needs for success in the future.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 3rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Clearly this man doesn't read the papers.
Prices are on the rise globally!! Recession isn't just in the U.S. it's part of the global economy. As non-industrialized nations grow and prosper–their need for energy and other commodities also grows. The expanded demand makes those commodities scarcer–which makes the price go up.

To somehow equate–the election of a Democratic President (particulalry these two) will ammeliorate the global shortages affecting commodities like oil–is insame. In fact many of the enormous entitlement programs combined with the proposed elimination of incentives and added regulatory tweaking of American business–will make our economic situation even worse!!

The only people happy about the prospects of Clinton or Obama betting elected will be Federal Government employees–and people who desire de-evolution to a Marx-style socialist government.

Anonymous   April 3rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Hilary Clinton — such a BIG LIAR! Do we need a big liar to be our commander-in-chief?

GARTH   April 3rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

SORRY GUYS: THEY WERE REPORTING ON SOMETHING ELSE NOT DONATIONS!! MY ERROR.

Smart & Educated Woman   April 3rd, 2008 2:59 pm ET

If Hillary somehow pulls off the democratic nomination, it will ruin the chances of any woman becoming president of the U.S. for years to come. I would love to have a woman president, but she has to be principled, trustworthy and ethical. Hillary is none of these things. I am ashamed of the states and delegates she has won because it speaks of the intelligence or lack thereof of our nation.

Barack Obama is the most intelligent, ethical and principled person (black or white, man or woman) who has run for the presidency that I have ever seen or heard about in the last 50 years.

Jim   April 3rd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I think everyone has their priorties backwards. Yes, we do need change, honesty and integrity, on both sides of the aisle and throughout our senate and congress……….not just the President. A President is only as good as the Senators and Representatives who surround him. Voting for a Democrat is only going to drive your taxes higher and more social programs for the lazy and parasites.

Grif   April 3rd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

You worry about the Pinch In PA, and you're a whole country is being

Stolen right beneath you're Eyes…

sharrell, dc   April 3rd, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Maybe after Hillary releases her tax returns and other papers, it'll help him to make up his mind. We wouldn't want to put someone in office who's deceitful, now would we. Think about it Safern

honkey white guy from cali   April 3rd, 2008 2:57 pm ET

well I respect his choice whomever he votes for but I think if he reads how she is handling the economy of her campaign and her universal health care that she can't pay for i think he might change his mind! I also find it curious that every month her and the other 2 campaigns release there fund raising totals almost at the same time. however this month she has said after Obama and Mc Cain released there projections that she will not release hers till a few days before the primary just like her tax returns she does not want the PA voters to know what is going on in her campaign.She has also not responded to the charge her campaign has been double and triple charging people credit cards they use on her web site that has resulted in there merchant acct being suspended for gross charge backs!

NC4Obama   April 3rd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I think it's fine for him to vote for her but he better not do any business with her without getting paid upfront…..that's all I'm saying :)

Alex H   April 3rd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

FEDUP – Really? Hillary? With all the campaign finance fraud and non-transparency? You'd let her deal with the US economy? An economic adviser and Secretary of Commerce to any candidate is going to be the one to fix anything, so don't try and fool anyone by saying Hillary is what's best for the economy.

HP Boston   April 3rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Obama has 40 million, he can pump some cash into the economy in PA.

Buy everyone a little flag pin, PA people will like that.

Norisha   April 3rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Don't be a persuaded….once your in her (Hillary) hands, anyhting is possible with all her dillusions!

VOTE OBAMA!!!!!

GARTH   April 3rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Why is Sen. Clinton shying away from reporting her campaign donations for March?

The Huffington post has photos of her and hubby, and a big banner above their head saying:

CLINTONS RAISED WELL OVER $50.MILLION!

MAYBE SHE WAS LAYING LOW UNTIL SEN. OBAMA'S FIGURES WERE REPORTED!

Floridian   April 3rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

If HRC uses his deli for catering and fails to pay the bills, like she has elsewhere, maybe he'll lean the other way.

Stacy Clarks,   April 3rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Listen more to Obama mister, he is the one to help this country!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!

Karen - Branson MO   April 3rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary is probably the WORST candidate he could vote for. Obama's cultural background alone I would think Safern would back.

Obama's plans are so much more realistic and more likely to reach across party lines to make some headway. Clinton will bankrupt the country and leave us with nothing but a bunch more scandals to clean up after. And most in Congress will fight Clintons all the way. Bill and Hillary are a team, not just Hillary. As far as I'm concerned, they already served 2 terms so this one is unconstitutional.

GLENN   April 3rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hey all you Clintonistas, Here is the math. For Hillary to Legitimately win the nomination here is how the remaining states and superdelegates must play out:

PA – She must win 65% – 35%
Guam – She must win 60% -40%
Indiana – She must win 59% – 41%
North Carolina – She must win 61% – 39%
West Virgina – She must win 59% – 41%
Kentucky – She must win 59% – 41%
Oregon – She must win 59% – 41%
Montana – She must win 61% – 39%
(Are you starting to see a patter here, or getting that sinking feeling?)
South Dakota – She must win 59% – 41%
Puerto Rico – She must win 61% – 39%
She then MUST also take 57% of the remaining superdelegates.
This would give her 2025 elected and super delegates.

So she has to win all of the remaining contests by almost 60% and almost 60% of the remaining supers.

The above scenerio may play out in your dreams, but I say her odds are between slim and none, and slim didn't show.

Time to give it up Hillary

Mfelder   April 3rd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Obviously, Obama or Hillary will be the best choice for this country. it's these republican's with their trickle down economy that has gotten us into this mess. And Republican's, when McCain says that he will not raise your taxes, he is not speaking to those of you who is paying 25 to 35 percent, he means the riches American who is paying 10 percent. Unless he puts the tax question in the proper prospective, I suggest that you pay attention.
Go Obama 08.

VOTER FOR TRUTH AND DIGNITY IN AMERICA   April 3rd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Pennsylvania, listen to the National News and really look into why
people Hate Hillary so much. Not her ad, "Ask Me". She is not well
liked or respected because of her "sense of entitlement'" and her lies.

Retired Professional White Woman for Obama from Day 1.

Ruth   April 3rd, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I think he is wrong, but it is his descision.

Jim Shimmer   April 3rd, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Billary will be the worse pick for the economy out of th 3. McCain being the worst. Obama has some great ecnomic reforms that will shake up the economy… Be smart and vote Obama…

FEDUP   April 3rd, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Hillary is the best bet to fix the economy. I hope the people in Pennsylvania are smart enough to vote for the best.

PeaNUTS   April 3rd, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I'm sure he's upset that he can't endorse Hugo Chavez instead.

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