April 8, 2008
Posted: 02:13 PM ET

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 Obama is gaining ground in Pennsylvania, according to several polls.
Obama is gaining ground in Pennsylvania, according to several polls.

(CNN) — Barack Obama continues to chip away at Hillary Clinton's lead in the crucial state of Pennsylvania, a new Quinnipiac poll out Tuesday shows.

The New York senator's lead over Obama now stands at 6 points in the new poll, 50-44 percent. That compares to the 9 point lead Clinton held in a similar survey released 5 days ago, and an 11 point lead in a Quinnipiac survey late last month.

Specifically, Clinton has lost ground among white voters and men: She now holds an 18 point lead among whites, down from a 25 point gap in last week’s poll, and trails Obama by 4 points among males. Last week, the two drew equal support from men.

But Clinton continues to remain strong with her core voting bloc of older voters and white women, and likely Pennsylvania Democratic voters rate her more favorably than Obama — 71 percent for Clinton and 67 percent for Obama.

With the latest Quinnipiac poll, CNN's poll of several recent surveys show Clinton's lead over Obama in Pennsylvania now averages 6 percentage points. That gap is 1 point less than Monday’s poll of polls and 5 points less than a CNN poll of polls on Friday.

What's behind the shift?

"Obama has outspent Hillary Clinton three to one just on television advertising in Pennsylvania. He spent more than $3 million trying to get his name out and his message out to Hillary Clinton's $1 million," said Mark Preston, a CNN political editor.

The Illinois senator has also heavily benefited from the Service Employees International Union, which according to recently filed FEC reports has spent well over $700,000 on get-out-the-vote-efforts there.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Creative Woody   April 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

WHY IS CNN ALWAYS SO CRITICAL OF OBAMA??!!
CLINTON STILL LEADS IN PA!!
CLINTON IS AN UNDERDOG FIGHTER WHO WILL WIN IN NOVEMBER!!
OBAMA'S PASTOR IS A RACIST!!
PENN'S DEALINGS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH CLINTON'S CAMPAIGN!!

Did I get them all Hillary supporters?

Angus McDugan   April 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

The margin will narrow as long as Hillary keeps talking. Why has the news not followed-up on her involvement with her husband's pardoning all those criminals.

Greg, Switzerland   April 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Seems to me she should have been chipped away along time ago. She's like a never ending nightmare.

Worse than a bad hangover!

Go away woman.

Chris from San Antonio   April 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

From the article: "But Clinton continues to remain strong with her core voting bloc of older voters and white women"

Too bad there are more people out there than just old white women. I can just see the new talking point/spin:
If only old white women were allowed to vote, Hillary would be winning!!

Sam   April 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

George Bush is an idiot, and those sheep who follow him anywhere with the blood of American soliders over their heads are idiots, too.

Lieberman is a puppet, and does not care about America.

The politics of fear will no longer work with Americans.

John Griswell, Austin Tx   April 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Gogo informed electorate.

Kevin, Louisville, Ky   April 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Hopefully in 2 weekd

PA will see through all the lies !

And let her mis-managed efforts RIP!

dEMABRAT   April 8th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Buying the presidency.

Christi in Canada   April 8th, 2008 11:15 am ET

The world is watching the downfall of the American Empire. If something is not done - MAJOR CHANGE - on the international stage - it will only continue to fall.

I for one am very happy Obama is doing so well, and I know from watching international news I am not alone.

Americans - don't shoot yourself in the foot by electing another Republican.

Sandra   April 8th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Hillary is lying because of her boldfaced lies: "A bold-faced (or barefaced) lie is a lie told when it is obvious to all concerned that it is a lie. For example, the child with chocolate all over her face who denies having eaten the cake is a bold-faced liar. The adjective "bold-faced" indicates that no attempt has been made to hide the fact that it is a lie."

She did this with her support for NAFTA, her Bosnia story, and more. She has lost all credibility with me as a voter.

Obama Supporter   April 8th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Right - it's just the money, of course! Nothing else, just the fact that poor Hillary Clinton can't afford, with her incredible personal wealth, to spend enough money in PA.

Obama also hasn't lied repeatedly in the past several weeks or been forced to fire anyone from his campaign for helping Colombia negotiate a trade deal that Obama is against. Has it ever occurred to you, Mrs. Clinton, that maybe part of the reason his stock is rising is because yours is sinking? Or maybe that the American people care about the truth?

Jan   April 8th, 2008 11:16 am ET

There is no way Obama is going to win in Penn, When the true polls
come out Penn voters are not that stupid. He can spend all the money he wants, but Hillary will still win.

She is a true a true American and people are going to vote for her
because she is the best to lead this country.

Remember Penn is not over run with black voters.

Sandy   April 8th, 2008 11:16 am ET

To all the Clinton supporters who whine about CNN not covering your candidate, have a look at this ticker history. 5 McCain articles, 8 Clinton articles (including one on a new ad, her bowling, the olympics and a basketball game - real pithy issues), and one for Obama - this one. She doesn't need to fundraise as much. Her name just draws time.

Arin   April 8th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Here it comes… the Obama Express. Make way!
Yes, we can. Yes, we can. Yes, we can.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 8th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Gergen was very critical of Obama last night. I want to know the
truth about Canada Nafta trick Hillary and Bill pulled on Obama
the eve of the Ohio elections. No time for Obama to defend himself.
Bill and Hillary knew EXACTLY what they were doing and they knew
the precise timing, hours before Ohio Primaries. Hillary won Ohio
by lying. Obama had 14 wins before Ohio. Something fishy about
that story, MR.Gergen???
The Clintons "CHARITABLE DONATION" went to their OWN FOUNDATION. So, what about how much Clinton's care about the
poor?
Hillary can't quit now. She needs the campaign money to keep
coming in. If she quit now, she would owe more than $20 Million
of her own MONEY????

Bill Says   April 8th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Hillary's campaign theme is "Get elected and LIE trying."

Marc   April 8th, 2008 11:18 am ET

How accurate are these polls? Wasn't it yesterday they said it was a 7-pt lead, now it's 6 pts? Did they make a bunch of phone calls last night? I think these daily poll updates are misleading and a waste of hard drive space.

Jesse   April 8th, 2008 11:19 am ET

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Obama will end up cutting her lead from 20 points down to 1 or 2 … in the end he may technically lose but this would be considered a huge win!

I also believe that if Clinton can't win by at least 10 points then she should drop out of the race as this would show her inability to win when given a huge points advantage.

As for why she will only win by 1 - 3 points or maybe even lose this state…

LIES … yes Clinton's amazing habit of getting caught in her own lies and then trying to blame everyone around her (or bad mouth Obama) does not only look very unpresidential but it also makes Obama who has taken the high road almost at every chance look very presidential.

The other spin off from Clinton's lies is that Obama looks like the change this country needs.

As for Obama out spending Clinton… he is not out spending her, it is the 1 million plus people who have donated to Obama that are out spending her!

It is no longer a campaign but a movement of change…

Danny in Pittsburgh   April 8th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Older voters. White women. And the less educated (left out of this report).

Rather than bash this constituency…I'd like to appeal to it. Your BEST INTERESTS are not reflected by Hillary Clinton.

Don't let the fear of something new hurt your ability to understand that "new" often means BETTER. Barack Obama is interested in what you have to say AFTER the election is over. It's been the way he's conducted business in over 20 years of politics.

Don't be afraid to reach for something MORE than you already have. The country needs to move in a new direction. You can help the country do that…by being brave enough to stand up for something–someone–better.

RT   April 8th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I can give you another reason, Pennsylvanian voters are starting to learn about what a fraud Hillary is!!!

Virginia Voted for Obama All The Way!!!   April 8th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I am so so greatful that he is catching up in PA. That's really shows the Super Delgates he can make it thru PRESSURE!!! There is no way any clinton supporter can denied that unless they are in a DREAM WORLD like Ms Clinton ex- first lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also check out all the PA people leaving comments. They are really changing there mind about her NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL!!!!

Rich in Seattle   April 8th, 2008 11:20 am ET

If Hillary can't run a good campaign, with dignity and success, however would she Hope to run against the Republicans and win?

Time to bow out Hillary. At this point you are a punch line to a bad joke.

Sinner   April 8th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Stop trying to say she is behind when she is actually in the lead, just because the news media wants a black man in office to ruin this country does not mean the rest of us want it. Quit shoving him down our throats!!!!!!!!!

Amy in Iowa   April 8th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Why is Penn still working for the Hillary campaign if he was supposedly fired? He is prepping her for the PA debates right now. So get ready for more dirt and distraction.

"Hillary Clinton; get elected or lie trying."

Chryssa   April 8th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Remember, folks, all that money he's spending on advertising comes from other Americans who support him and want to get the word out. Woo hoo! Way to go!

Obama '08!

Joel, Pittsburgh, PA   April 8th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Senator Clinton, you're done. You've lost. Face facts and step aside graciously, save your party the damage of a major fight.

Kel   April 8th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Creative Woody, you hit it right on the head. Clinton is like that zombie you keep hacking with an axe that just won't go away.

Thing is though, she just doesn't have any money to spend. Obama does, so he's going all out in an attempt to finally shut her out for good. The polls have been narrowing for months, and as long as she continues to make herself look bad, he'll continue to capitalize on it.

She can predict "twists & turns" and say that "Penn won't matter" and compare herself to Rocky Balboa or a basketball team or whatever she wants. At the end of primary season, when the dust settles, Obama will be our Democratic nominee for president, and go on to win the general election.

Wake up and smell the roses - they're really fabulous.

Obama 08!

Jenny Sprowl   April 8th, 2008 11:22 am ET

If there is any mercy in this world Obama will win in November. No more war, No more lies. Enough already. Clinton is O.K. I guess. I would love to see a woman in the White House. Just not her. She lies and has shady dealings. Just like Penn. He is still a part of her team. Just hiding behind her now. She has turned herself into a walking joke.

Alex H   April 8th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Angus McDugan - You're absolutely right, but we'll never hear about it. Things like that require investigative journalism and major news networks don't do that kind of stuff any more. They leave it to independent organizations and then cite their stories in their own coverage. If you want that kind of info on candidates, you gotta look it up for yourself… it's unfortunate, huh?

Hillary's used her past experience to her advantage like that, knowing that the major networks won't look it up and they haven't! CBS had footage of her Bosnia trip, but noone looked for it until SINBAD (of all people) said something about it.

For the rest of the info, you gotta wait til opposing political campaigns look it up themselves and even then, you gotta check their information too! Serious analysis and fact checking is a thing of the past.

trellskig   April 8th, 2008 11:22 am ET

DEMS STICK TOGETHER!

All Dems need to unite so we can get the troops out of Iraq.

VOTE DEMS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE!

less media more issues   April 8th, 2008 11:22 am ET

She's being outspent by the 'underdog' — Interesting that Clinton was castigated for the money she was raising before the run and no one cares about how Obama is outspending her wildly. There should be a limit on these things: Obama's trying to buy the election.

Jim in FL   April 8th, 2008 11:24 am ET

creative woody,
Are you capable of cognitive thought?
Just another mouthpiece for Wolfson and Penn, like all the Hillary supporters. Have an original thought you people, thanks so much.

Chris from San Antonio   April 8th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Jan: "Remember Penn is not over run with black voters."

You might want to hide your overt racism better if you are gonna support Hillary.

wyoming dem   April 8th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Obama is outspending HRC because he has the funds to do so. His campaign has also registered tons of new and first time voters that have not been counted or polled yet. PA is going to be much closer than these polls are predicting. He has gotten key union backers and has not done anything pitiful (like bowling on Ellen, dodging sniper fire on Leno, more 3am ads, ….)

Kay   April 8th, 2008 11:25 am ET

He's outspending her 3 to 1 - I think its much more than that. The Pittsburgh television and radio stations are completely flooded with his commercials and sound bites. I can't stand to watch our local stations or listen to the radio anymore. He is EVERYWHERE here. Obama is trying to shove himself down our throats. Enough already.

Go away! Please. His commercials and sound bites say nothing about policy; its all about chanting for change. Please stop - I can't stand it anymore.

RYAN   April 8th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Ofcourse the poll surely will close in as much as Hillary keepon lying and using old politics tactic….it is only the uneducated old white women that will support her because they live in a box……

bill pike   April 8th, 2008 11:25 am ET

PLEASE LISTEN: clinton ahead 20%, then Obama goes into the state and meets the people–then its obama. michigan and florida were all about name recognition. they voted for a name they knew and nobody knew obama. OBAMA HAD TO OVERCOME THIS AT THE START OR HE WOULD NOT BE IN THE POSITION HE IS IN. If they had the vote in California now, he would win. CLUE OR WHAT??? I said in the beginning of all this, i really hope everyone gets to know hillary.

Worthington   April 8th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Wow~ Obama's now serving up Kool-Aid in SIX PACKS! Let is snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Ron   April 8th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Thanks to the Effort of CNN for Mr. Obama just like how they slandered Al Gore and suppported Bush!!!!! If anybody says anything about Sen Obama its deemed as a racial comment. What about all those negative things that CNN is saying about Sen Clinton? and will anybody be able to critic anything he does?

Theresa   April 8th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Obama, 2008 we want you to win Pennsylvanian

WIll   April 8th, 2008 11:25 am ET

The problem is that Hillary needs a BIG win in Pennsylvania to really affect the math in the race. A five or six point victory for her is statistically insignificant. She can win all the states from here to the Convention (highly unlikely) by such slim margins and still be well behind. Obama however needs a win to push her completely out of the race.

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 8th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Please folks,

Just google…..Obama Nafta Canada Truth…………

Maybe now you folks will believe that Sen. Clinton is not capable of telling the truth!

Sen. Clinton will do or say anything, to propell her family back into the White House! When this happens, Hillary, Bill, and Chelsea, will each be able to sell their overpriced speeches, making $52million or
more each. Can you begin to imagine what their networth will be over the next four years. While the American Economy is "going to h*ll in a handbasket?

Please PA voters, don't let them fool you into voting for them like they did to your Ohioans counterparts.

election watcher   April 8th, 2008 11:26 am ET

I'm neutral on this election, but sick and tired of biased reporting. The front page link said Clinton is "fading", but she still holds the lead in PA, which isn't exactly fading? Stop trying to tell readers how to think and simply report the facts.

Give us a break   April 8th, 2008 11:26 am ET

The writting is on the wall. Just save yourself and quit now. Save what ever reputation you have left. Just be a gracious loser!

leapfrog   April 8th, 2008 11:26 am ET

God speed, Barack Obama…

mndharmas   April 8th, 2008 11:26 am ET

If Pennsylvanians really worry about ntheir economic growth . they will wisen up to like Obama despite their known white superirity issues.

Hillary has come out as an unreliable politician who changes like a chameleon to fit the political landscape.
I think PA may well be the state that will put an end to Hillary's rocky style race

Doug, Florida   April 8th, 2008 11:26 am ET

OBAMA will win PA and be declared the Nominee. End of Story

Stephanie, PA   April 8th, 2008 11:27 am ET

I laugh at these polls - every day there is a new one. Can I say that I have NEVER been asked to participate in one of these polls?

I live in PA. Her lead is slipping because of her own campaign. Right after Ohio I said that people should not confuse PA with Ohio or Philadelhia with Cleveland (or Columbus). Very, very different communities. The more we see of Sen. Clinton, the less we are buying what she is trying to sell! It's not just the cities either…it's in the 'burbs and spreading quickly to the rural areas. Her base here is really the 55 and over crowd…and she's even losing some ground there.

If Sen. Clinton wins PA, it will be by just a few points. Depending on how the delegates are divided, Sen. Obama is very likely to earn more delegates.

Bill   April 8th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Seriously … if Barack Obama is the very BEST the democrats can do … it's a sad day for the party. I can't vote for a guy whose foreign policy experience includes where he went to grammar school.

Stephon L. Scott   April 8th, 2008 11:27 am ET

So, the author of this article can find no other reason(s) why Sen. Obama is doing well in Pennsylvania? I'm done here…

Ruthie   April 8th, 2008 11:27 am ET

On April 22nd Pennsylvania can make history in this Country and Give the Winning vote to Obama, sending away this nightmare called HillBill. We the people are so tired of them. Please vote Obama and help your Country.

Chris in IL   April 8th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Polls mean nothing as long as 10% are undecided…. North Carolina had 39% undecided…

The bottomline is ALL of the candidates have lobbyists working for them… that means OBAMA as well… when he makes cracks about not taking money from an Oil Company (which no candidate can do) or lobbyists… he is stretching the truth…

Obama is no different from any of the other candidates… Start looking at the issues and facts… stop looking for reasons to not like either candidate…

If you look at their track record… Obama voted the same way Clinton did in the Senate… In IL he really did not do much except vote over 150 times as present… both candidates do not fair well when it comes to judgement… both have questionable pasts and seem to say whatever it takes to get votes in every state… there really is not a whole lot of difference except for experience…

The good thing about this primary is that all of you are starting to see how little experience Obama has… my question for America are you ready to elect another Bush??? I am not talking about McCain I am talking about someone with very little political experience!!!

Russell, NC   April 8th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Hillary's creditability is showing.

Shasta   April 8th, 2008 11:28 am ET

"But Clinton continues to remain strong with her core voting bloc of older voters and white women"

Which just shows how many women out there will vote for a person just because she is a woman and for no other reason. Girl power, I guess.

Eric   April 8th, 2008 11:28 am ET

All hail the QUEEN, bow down to your queen of america.

Hil-lie-ary is a plain old washington liar. I saw this last year and decided to give my vote to Obama, not the queen of America.

She is a very bad person for this country, she is in bed with the super rich and has NO CLUE about my daily struggles, piss off lady. Nobody wants to hear your voice anymore. Go retire and enjoy your 109 million dollars from China.( no wonder you stayed with billy boy)

I don't hate her, more like lothe her, and her lies.

voice that matters   April 8th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Yes we can!

It matters a lot when you get to know this guy, he knows what is about to and he is prepare in the fight for change ahead of him.

When you listen to his message and you get to compare his words vesus Hillary's, you know Obama is real.

Surely, the race in Pennsylvania will be very close, because Hillary's has nothing new to offer. She is running her campaign on name recognition not on messages.

HILLARY HAS NO PLAN TO CHANGE WASHINGTON STYLE OF BUSINESS AS USUAL. WASHINGTON POLITIC IS ALL SHE KNOWS AND TO PROVE IT, SHE HAS some WASHINGTON LOBBYIEST SURROUND HER.

Penns lead will be very tight soon, but Obama will not win Pennsylvenia.

Grant   April 8th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Better duck Obama, the whole house is comming at you now!!!!!!!! But like Ohio, will prob hit the eye of the storm next Friday…look out here come the Clintons right at you!!! You wont know what hit you and you will have no time to respond, lie or not, it is irrelevant…if you can beat the Clintons and withstand their onslaught, you will get my vote in November….but then again, The Clintons Always Win! no matter what the cost.

Derrick   April 8th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Once again, when are people going to LEARN that POLLS DON'T MEAN ANYTHING?! Regardless, Hillary WILL win Pennsylvania by a much LARGER margin than people are anticipating.

She will be the next Democratic nominee, no doubt about it. All the Obama supporters KNOWS that this is TRUE! The superdelegates are going to elect someone who is ELECTABLE in November.

Anyone who thinks otherwise is naive and foolish.

Hillary 08′ 12′

If not Hillary, then McCain!

Debbie,NJ   April 8th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Jan I don't know how old you are so I don't know how much knowledge you have, but there are more white voters in the US than any other race. And also Obama doesn't have the lead because of blacks voters only. Every nationality votes for him. Not all blacks are voting for him either some are Hillary supporters. Don't you watch the news. And IF Hillary wins PA she still has to win the other states also to have a chance at the nomination. But I think she's douting whether she will win or not. Her trump card now is to get the illegal votes from FL and MI.

Ron R   April 8th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Please end this fiasco Pennsylvania by casting your vote for the inevitable
next president Barack Obama. Help spare us from having to listen to any more desperate pleas from Ms. Clinton….

Tesa P   April 8th, 2008 11:29 am ET

???? Buy the election, no that's what Clinton tried to do when she and her friends said they would pay for a revote in Michigan. He raised more so he can spend more, plain and simple.

Nicole   April 8th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Jan Obama voter are not only black watch out.

Amy in Iowa   April 8th, 2008 11:30 am ET

He is catching up because voters would prefer the change of a Obama; a fresh suit with honest intentions over Hillary; a pantsuit chock full of lies. Had she been forthright with voters, she would have had more support. But she chose to deceive and to lie. It is the ultimate insult to me as a voter.

wycliffe   April 8th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Please fellow democrats lets put our egos away and unite under one candidate to prevent august catastrophy and the republicans from stealing ths one again from us.

kyle   April 8th, 2008 11:30 am ET

it's good to see both candidates fighting so hard. it shows the determination this party really has. we have a beautiful opportunity to change this country for the better. lets stop squabbling over pointless nuancese between these candidates. vote for who you think will be best now and move on. all that matters is that one of the two win in novemeber.

DEMOCRAT 08!

Virginia Voted for Obama All The Way!!!   April 8th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I am so so greatful that he is catching up in PA. That's really shows the Super Delgates he can make it thru PRESSURE!!! There is no way any clinton supporter can denied that unless they are in a DREAM WORLD like Ms Clinton ex- first lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also check out all the PA people leaving comments. They are really changing there mind about her NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL!!!!

Barack Obama Get Use To IT!!!!

how bout a little truth?   April 8th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Wow Jan. You could have summed your entire comment up by just stating "I'm a racist".

lopez   April 8th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Go, O, Go!!!

Jessica, MI   April 8th, 2008 11:32 am ET

election watcher: maybe if you actually read the article, you'd see that it discusses a decline in her lead in polling in PA over the last few weeks. I can't see how "fading" would not be an accurate term to describe it… If you're going to trumpet wild "media bias" claims, at least read the article

Seriously?   April 8th, 2008 11:32 am ET

"…when the 'true' polls come out…" Clinton will be in the lead. "…when Penn is not 'over run [sic] with black voters…" Clinton will be in the lead. When, when, when…STOP! Just stop already! Clinton is not electable! Nobody trusts her. United States voters want to feel confident about their president again. Obama will bring back that confidence.

Chris   April 8th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Jan,

Your comments are typical of Hillary supporters:

"She is a true a true American and people are going to vote for her
because she is the best to lead this country."

So you are impying then that Obama is not a true American and that he shouldnt be trusted. Fearmongering and slander at its best. Good job!

"Remember Penn is not over run with black voters."

You make black voters sound life a plauge or infestation, likening them to roaches or rats. Your true colors shine through!

jfs Memhis, Tn   April 8th, 2008 11:32 am ET

We can only hope that the MALES in Pennsylvania will Man Up ; unlike the Govenor and Mayors of Phillie and Pittsburgh , and vote for what is right….not what their wives tell them to do…. Seems like there are mostly women at Hillary Rallies….while………a good cross section at Obama Rallies. PLease all voters in PA. lets end this Hillary nonsense…she has had more than enough opportunites to have won this thing long ago…………please lets end all the money being spent and encouraging selfish motives and end the torture !!!!

Tempered   April 8th, 2008 11:32 am ET

If she's losing points in PA, and is being outspent 3 to 1 by the Obama campaign, why doesn't Hillary use some of her $109 million income to boost her campaign when it needs it the most?

World Angel   April 8th, 2008 11:32 am ET

QUESTION:

Will one of OBAMA's supporters name 5 things that would make him a better President than Clinton? Please don't say UNITE & CHANGE. Leave out lies because there's not a difference.

NickSanDiego   April 8th, 2008 11:33 am ET

How can you say it is because Obama has out spent her? Do you REALLY think her pitiful actions and deceptions has had something to do with her PLUMMET?

Dan   April 8th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Clinton voters, get use to the following terms, and names. Whitewater, Vince Foster, Filegate, Travelgate, Frank Giustra, and Mark Penn. These are just a few of the things that the republicans can bring up to eliminate Hillary in November. The "under fire" Bosnia landing and the that women's health care story are just the tip of the iceberg of the Clinton house of lies. How she convinced Ohio that she didn't want NAFTA was mind blowing! If Pennsylvania falls for the same, and votes her through, we could get these folks back in the whitehouse. The same whitehouse we spent millions of senate hearing dollars to try and impeach them! (of all things, for lying)..

Clinton now Obama   April 8th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Jan, BLACK voters have NOTHING to do with the shrinking lead for Hillary, DID YOU READ THE STORY!!!!!!!!!!!! It stated SHE was losing ground with MEN—it's truly RACISTS like you that continue to place the race card, Americans are soooo over that. If you support Hillary, than I respect that, I don't respect your attempt to denigrate the african american voters. So please READ the full article before you post. I am african american and SUPPORTED Hillary until she started with the DIRTY politics and LIES,.

change1   April 8th, 2008 11:33 am ET

ALL YOU HILARY SUPPORTERS, AGAIN ANOTHER DECEPTION, SHE MAKES YOU THINK SHE FIRED PENN? YEAH RIGHT, HE IS STILL ON HER CAMPAIGN. SHE WILL DECEIVE THE COUNTRY JUST LIKE SHE HAS USED THIS CAMPAIGN TO LIE TO US!
WATCH OUT, YOU CAN ONLY GET THE SIGNALS NOW. AND WHY DOES SHE ATTACK OBAMA WHEN SHE IS UNDER FIRE? HE DOES NOT DO THE SAME TO HER? OBAMA IS AN EXEMPLARY LEADER!

Sandra   April 8th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Bill seriously. I can't vote for a woman who needed to lie about her foreign policy experience. She traveled and had tea in 80 countries as a First Lady. Given that, my travel agent traveled to more places and should be elected for President? Hillary can't be trusted. She lied about her experience.

JJ in NY   April 8th, 2008 11:33 am ET

ESCUSE ME…. WASN'T THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN IN REFERENCE TO THE FORK-TONGUED NAFTA ISSUE ?

vince - phoenix   April 8th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Jan-
"Remember Penn is not over run with black voters."

Hey Jan…. NEITHR WERE IOWA OR WISCONSIN… BWAAAAAA HAHAHA!

But thanks for letting us know why YOU vote the way you do…

tom   April 8th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Obama doesn't have to win Penn. All he has to do is make it close so that she doesn't gain much in the delegate count. If they split a tight race it only support Obama.

Educated Voter   April 8th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Going … Going… GONE!

Hillary should take her wayward husband and what is left of her family - her daughter that campaigns for her, but picks and chooses which questions she will answer (remind you of anyone?), and go.

So far, she has been the best thing that McCain could hope to get! Hillary, way to go!. Now just go.

Mary   April 8th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Well Pennsylvania now knows the truth about Hillary……and more Hillary bad news of the last few days will trickle down to them in the next few days. Imagine, I spoke to someone on Friday who was still undecided did NOT know about Hillary’s LIE about Bosnia nor Hillary’s NAFTA / CAFTA scandals.

Just going down Hillary’s top people makes you wonder about her campaign and the unethical activities that went on by them in the past and during the campaign
- Mark Penn – lobbyist – trade scandal

- Wolfsan - – lobbyist

- Carville – should be fired for his remarks on Bill Richardson

- Bill Clinton (spoke negatively about race, negative campaigning, scandals…….)

- G Ferraro (spoke negatively about race)

- Ed Rendell (spoke negatively about race)

- Hillary (Bosnia, Ireland, NAFTA, HillaryCare in ‘90s, loves lobbyists, bad campaign)

debra   April 8th, 2008 11:34 am ET

They stated on Morning Joe that the story regarding the pregant girl being turned away by the hospital and later dieing turned out to be correct. The family stated that she had originally gone to a different hospital where she was turned away. Nice of you Obama supporters who were criticising her in the nastiest of ways yesterday to admitt your error in judgement. Was this a mis- spoke or a lie. Incidently, there was a guy who died at the hospital where Michelle Obama worked as a result of being turned away also. Obama's health care plan is flawed because it doesn't cover adults also. Clintons health care plan is much better.

Roger   April 8th, 2008 11:35 am ET

History has taught us that these polls don't mean anything. What a shame that all of that money that Obama has spent is wasted and could have been donated to charity's instead.

Michigan   April 8th, 2008 11:35 am ET

"it took a Clinton to get the 1st Bush out of the White House and it will take a Clinton to get the 2nd Bush OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE!"

Go Hillary!

done with hillary   April 8th, 2008 11:35 am ET

As the lead narrows, so do Hillary's chances. She NEEDS to win PA by at least a double digit margin to even consider competing in this race. Then again, she NEEDED to win Texas but lost. As we have all seen, she's willing to change the rules.

Anything to win. Anything to be president

Judd in Austin   April 8th, 2008 11:35 am ET

She is losing because she lied about Bosnia, NAFTA and the pregnant mother dying. Her own mother said that she will do anything and say anything to win. Too bad for her that the American people are not buying it this time. Time for Dems to unite and end this thing so Barack can face McCain and restore hope to our great nation.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 8th, 2008 11:35 am ET

NO NO NO NO, Hillary said this morning she "would" support
the Columbian Trade Deal "IF"????? "IF" "IF" NO if's Hillary
is contemplating supporting the Columbian Trade Deal. NO
NO to Hillary. These trade deals, like Nafta, are won by votes
from people like Hillary and McCain and will do more harm than
good to the American people and jobs. Our country lost 80,000
jobs in March. When is this nonsense going to STOP????????

sue   April 8th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I mis-voted on that Iraq war becasue I was sleep deprived….afterall I am human…and the sources for my healthcare story about the lady that died in ohio were not credible bla bla bla Its only a matter of time before we the people of this great nation get a great President who is honest and not just power hungry. Its obvious that hilary will do and say anything to get elected.

Chris from San Antonio   April 8th, 2008 11:35 am ET

election watcher:
When Hillary held a 20 point lead less than a month ago, having only a 6 point lead is DEFINITELY fading.
What would you like the headline to have said? "Clinton increases her lead to 6 points, up from 20″?

Mike from Dallas   April 8th, 2008 11:35 am ET

How someone can put:

"OBAMA'S PASTOR IS A RACIST!!"

and

"PENN'S DEALINGS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH CLINTON'S CAMPAIGN!!"

in the same comment without seeing the irony is beyond me.

Garry, Little Rock   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I am SO TIRED of CNN constantly praising Obama and consistantly putting down Clinton. It has been obvious from the start that the news media in this country has been lopsisded in it's coverage of this election.
I guess the media likes a candiate with a racist for a minster and ties to a slum lord not mention everything else that is starting to come out.
Hopefully Pennsylvanians will see the light..unlike so many other states who voted race only!
America is failing miserably and this constant praising of Obama is getting really old.
And it is obvious that CNN usually only lets what they want in on here…mostly Obama fans putting Climnton down.

Clinton Campaign in trouble   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I don't think the polls are dropping for Mrs Clinton because of Money so much as her continued lies and mismanagement of her campaign. If Mark Penn is any indication of the people she choses to put in top positions do we want her running the country? Her campaign has been a disaster sense super tuesday.

REALITY   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Wow you really are creative. As a voter i am honest about my candidates flaws and strengths. Sure clinton is perfect even though she is consistently lying even Canada said Obama's stance was the same with them and publicly. Obama's Pastor was Obama's Pastor Clintons Bosnia Lie is her own lie. Obama is taking hits for everyone around him while Clinton only has to defend her consistent lies. It's okay america is tired of being lied to. We will take back this country.

Older Southern White Woman   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

This is one "older" Southern white woman that has been firmly behind and supporting Obama since December. I will continue to support him and I have been a life long Republican.

So, please don't think all of us older white women cannot think for ourselves. Some of us have built and lived our own lives and do not have to live vicariously thru Hillary.

Harvey in Va   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I agree Derick if not Hillary, then McCain.. WE need experience in the WH .. Hillary can run again in 4 yrs and Obama will be proven not to be electable..organize now..Dem Congress will keep McCain in check…organize now DEMS for Hillary

White female   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Looks like a majority of ‘white women’ will vote for Hillary, no matter what. I guess they did not find the Bosnia story as insulting as I did. But again, I do not lie.

Susan / PA   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I personally resent your remark about how Obama is creaping up on Clintons lead because he has out spent her. Thats just BULL. Clinton cannot even run a decent campaign, how is she going to run our very precious country?…..WE, PA citizens, can judge the truth for ourselves. Hillary Clinton is an underhanded politician, smooth and savy, knows just how to "spin" a tale..tall tales too. Hillary Clinton and I bet even Bill Clinton knew all along that Mark Penn was hired last March 2007 to plan a stragedy to get the Columbian Trade act through congress. So BULL she didnt know..and BULL she did the right thing. Quit insulting our integerity!!!!

Vote responsibly April 22nd

Jorge   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I agree… CNN is so hostile towards Clinton.
In example, they're making such a big deal over the misinterpreted stories told by Hillary.
What about the time when the Canadian government exposed that letter stating that Obama was just preaching about getting rid of NAFTA so that he can obtain votes. He could be doing the same on his medicare policy or even the situation on Iraq.
Honestly how can we trust Obama with what he says when after he says something, he goes behind the cameras and states what he said was just for public popularity.
and McCain is just a psychotic old man that speaks so easily of going to war in Iraq for 50-100 years.
Why doesn't that man send his own children if he's so deteremined in giving Iraq "freedom".

yogi   April 8th, 2008 11:36 am ET

The question is Whats Behind the Shift?

It is not the Money So Perhaps it is the CHANGE!!

Julie   April 8th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Hey Less Media More Issues…

Obama still trails the Clintons in name recognition - it's common for the underdog to outspend - he has a lot of folks he needs to reach with his message. Clinton is a household word - and all the familiarity that goes with it. Obama isn't trying to "buy" the election - he's trying to get his name and his message out.

Ivar   April 8th, 2008 11:37 am ET

It looks like the victory at Penn would be insignificant (In terms of delegates) for Hillary. She needs to win very big in Penn to even suggest that she has any hope. I guess she should just wind up and save what ever positive image she may still have.

Concerned Canadian   April 8th, 2008 11:37 am ET

If Hillary is a fraud then Obama is a demon.

Any poll published by CNN is pure propaganda to bolster Obama. Its unreliable. The polls taken on the streets with ordinary people we meet in the streets across the towns and cities suggests Hillary is getting a 60 percent favorable response out of every one hundred.

Obama thinks he can buy the pollsters, CNN , tv journalists…who cares…tons of suckers in America willing to throw their hard earned dollars at a candidate that in all honesty, will not be able to improve their lives.

RT   April 8th, 2008 11:38 am ET

The American people supporting Barack Obama are outspending Hillary Clinton!! We are the ones contributing to this campaign and I believe it is all money well spent if we end up with the right leader in the White House……Barack Obama.

Marc in DeKalb, IL   April 8th, 2008 11:38 am ET

It might not just be the money, it also may have something to do with her inability to tell the truth.

===

As for the "eminence" of Clinton become the nominee?

Based on current poll data, if campaigning were to stop and all primaries go today, Clinton would need about 80% of the superdelegates remaining to vote for her to win.

Fat chance.

… and history has shown this primary season that the more time Obama has to campaign, the better he does (and the inverse is true about Clinton, it might have something to do with the fact that the truth eventually DOES come out) …

kelly WI   April 8th, 2008 11:38 am ET

The troops will come back from Iraq when the time is right no matter who is prestident.
It's amazing how many military experts sit here and spout off inane posts.
Hillary gave her charity money to herself in the CFF. She is staying in to beg for donations so she dosen't have to spend her OWN money to pay off her campaign debts. When have you ever heard of the Clintons spending there own money. They've lived off the tax payers for 40 years. Pretty nice public housing right?
Watch your taxes go up with either of them.
Keep the Bush tax cuts.
Protect the country.
I don't listen or watch the Left stream Media. I see CBS is trying to join up with CNN. Not getting good ratings I guess. I can see why. Still won't watch CNN etc. They certainly don't influence me as I can think for myself.
Congress approval rating still lower than Bushes. History will tell.
McCain 08

Women 4 Obama   April 8th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Hillary sure has a bad judgement …

Why does she always surround herself with men who cheat, lie, and sneak around on her?

Ok, so maybe condoning her acceptances of Bill's indiscretions is forgivable but come on, she should have given Mark Penn the boot out of the campaign! Instead she only tells the public that he no longer can use his "chief strategist" name tag.

The Clinton's are very afraid what kind of damage Mark Penn could do to them their relationship went sour.

Michele from OH   April 8th, 2008 11:39 am ET

I find it truly offensive that people here in this blog refer to Clinton supporters as "less educated". I support Hillary Clinton, and I graduated college over 11 years ago with a master's in education. I certainly don't consider myself "less educated", and I bet there are thousands of others who are sick and tired of Obama supporters being so rude. How is it appropriate to be so disrespectful to people just because they don't support the candidate that you do? For a candidate who says that he can unite the country, his supporters sure are proving otherwise!

william   April 8th, 2008 11:39 am ET

what's behind the shift? not just obama spending on ad campaigns, its clinton coming apart at the seams. she lies and embellishes everything and her campaign peeps are constantly being called into questioning and "resigning". she is horrible, and her husband was too. at least he was a talented orator.

Nancy   April 8th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Has anyone been paying attention to the latest information concerning Obama's friend, terrorist William Ayers? Watch Fox news at 9:00 evenings. Obama has had a long, friendly relationship with Ayers who admits to bombing the Pentagon and other places in America. Ayers said he wishes he had done more bombing!! Do you really want a president who chooses to be friends with people like terrorist Ayers, corrupt Tony Rezko, and racist Jeremiah Wright? Every Dem I know has said that if Obama wins the nomination, they will vote for McCain in November. So will I, because Obama is seriously lacking in judgment and character.

Vote for Hillary   April 8th, 2008 11:39 am ET

You may categorize Obama followers as that portion of the population that fail to take responsibiltiy for their own actions. Lemmings. —- they can all go to the sea of Obama's mythical magical change and drown. Blub blub blub Thanks Obama for not dropping out and 'not' changing the party for the next four years.. BEcause you didn't drop out looks like the Reps get 'er again.

Chris in IL   April 8th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Obama Nation:

You need to read the Gergen story in regards to Penn and Obama's Nafta… get the real story!!!

I hope that Clinton starts questioning Obama about some very questionable things going on… Gergen hinted at some stuff that has not been reported… Everyone needs to know who they are voting for… If Clinton loses everyone needs to thank her for preparing Obama for the general… Republicans will be out to destroy whoever the Democrat nominee is… I think all of the information needs to be put out there good or bad!!!

Robert in Albuquerque   April 8th, 2008 11:39 am ET

yeah well Obama had erased Hillary's lead in NH and had a 10 point lead but look what happened. POLLS MEAN NOTHING people. When will you learn. Only trust the final results.

Sam   April 8th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Hillary is no victim here. She lied and is getting what she deserves. The distrust of the voters. Plain and simple.

Theresa   April 8th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Re:

election watcher April 8th, 2008 11:26 am ET
I'm neutral on this election, but sick and tired of biased reporting. The front page link said Clinton is "fading", but she still holds the lead in PA, which isn't exactly fading? Stop trying to tell readers how to think and simply report the facts.

I believe CNN used the word fading appropriately:

"fading: attenuation: weakening in force or intensity"

I can give you some sources if you'd like, but I think most of us know the definition of fading without a dictionary.

Eric-PA   April 8th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Americans must be in a trance. First they vote for Bush twice and now they want Obama? I disagree that she needs to win big in PA. A win is a win. Even if she does win, the left-wing media will somehwow try to turn it around and make it seem as though it was a win for Obama. The pro-Obama media has been controlling the primaries thus far and that is the reason Obama is where he is today.

Anonymous   April 8th, 2008 11:40 am ET

After reading ALL the above comments, I have to say that I am very disappointed in Hillary. I am a black woman who REALLY wanted her to win, voted for her in NY. I wish we could redo the primary…

Anyway, good luck to Obama, and even though I am a hardcore Hillary fan, I WILL NOT VOTE McCAIN during the general elections, I Will vote Democratic, whoever it may be.

duane   April 8th, 2008 11:41 am ET

I live in Philly, and the out-spending is obvious. An Obama TV ad seems to appear more often than a Geico commercial. Still, I don't think Clinton's lead has narrowed as much as these polls show. Polls showed a similar narrowing during the California primary (some even predicted an Obama win).

When will it end?   April 8th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Buy the election??? To make this statement, you must first consider who he is getting all of his money from - the average person. Last month his AVERAGE donation was only $99. Buying an election with the average American's money is fine. In fact, it is a wonderfully welcome change.

Fla Sam   April 8th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Everywhere he goes he starts to win people over! He will be a great leader. Just look at how well he has run his campaign. If his campaign was like Hillary's he would have been knocked out of this race a long time ago.

Obama 08!

Lewis   April 8th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Is her lead really getting smaller or are people just using early voting and not answering pollsters. The same trend happened in Texas and in Ohio, Hillary won both, remember!

debra   April 8th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Obama supporters will do or say anything to try and discourage people from voting for Clinton. What are they afraid of?. Probably the fact that she would make a much better president. She sees the big picture and she takes all views into consideration. She will bring this country back to where it needs to be and help us to get back on the road to peace and prosperity. She has a Social conscious that Obama only talks about. and social conscious is the reason why people become democrates.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 8th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Its not about the polls its about the turnout, if Obama is within 5 points of Hillary in the polls, he just might pull this off.

P.S. I haven't seen this much of self destructive behaviour (in Hillarys campaign) since the Britney Spears. How do you lose a 20 point lead?

Jorge   April 8th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Please have a heart and a brain….
Vote for Hillary

MELMARIE   April 8th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Finally!! PA is seeing this lying woman for who she really is. Hillary has known and worked with Penn for the same time that Obama has been going to Rev.Wright's church and she wants us to believe that she didn't know what this man was up to.. It looks like two birds of a feather!!!

Also… Can someone please tell why is it that when Hillary is in trouble she turns around and points her finger at Obama even when it doesn't have anything to do with him.

Obama '08

rj   April 8th, 2008 11:49 am ET

"Jan April 8th, 2008 11:16 am ET

There is no way Obama is going to win in Penn, When the true polls
come out Penn voters are not that stupid. He can spend all the money he wants, but Hillary will still win.

She is a true a true American and people are going to vote for her
because she is the best to lead this country.

Remember Penn is not over run with black voters."

Jan, WOW….WOW….was going to comment on this but now i'm just flabergasted. It's ignorance like yours that is unfortunately going to destroy this country eventually. You're so typical of the Billary supporters….based on absolutely nothing but you know you need to support her and her lies, deviousness and cunning.

Btw, i live in PA….not black and very much for Obama. So maybe i'm the only white person in PA that feels that way but i highly doubt it.

Roger   April 8th, 2008 11:50 am ET

We will only hear more about Ayers, Rezko, and Wright if Obama is nominated. Don't think that McCain's campaign isn't getting prepared.

Please wake up and vote for Hillary!

Josh   April 8th, 2008 11:50 am ET

That's not what the SUSA polls say…the one that has been most accurate to date.

Hillary's up 18 points…consistent with past polling.

Pennsylvania is clearly going towards Hillary.
But we'll see.

mg   April 8th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Even if she wins all the remaining contests 60% to 40%, I have done the math,she will still trail the guy and the fact remains that she wont even perform that magic.

And she knows it. So why the heck is this woman dividing the party by hanging on to nothing?

Howard Dean please for the sake of success for the party in November,please take a stand on the remaining superdelegates to endorse the people's choice so the party can move ahead.

She knows she is down and by hanging on,she expects to drag the guy down with her but she is JOKING.

OBAMA THE NEW FACE OF AMERICA.

Esther   April 8th, 2008 11:50 am ET

What is so wrong with being VP?
Barack Obama could agree to run with Hillary and be the vice president so that he will have 4-8 years to gain additional experience and then run for president and have 4-8 years making his idea’s become a reality? He could potentially have 16 years to make a difference. What is so wrong with being VP? Why drag this on for so long?

Dr. Truth, Boston   April 8th, 2008 11:50 am ET

If she can dodge sniper fire she can raly from a dip. Wait she can't dodge sniper fire.

Florida Voter   April 8th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Come on Hillary, pull ahead!
If we can't see McCain / Rice '08…

It'd be nice to see you get Impeached

Sam in Indiana   April 8th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Listen, I know some are insulted by saying Clinton supporters are less educated. But that is what the polls are saying, not Obama supporters. That those with less than a college degree support Hillary.

Also, most of these same Hillary supporters watch FOX news and have actually suggested to others to watch FOX. That show is not even credible. So how educated of a suggestion is that to watch FOX? Pretty dumb to me.

Robert Fisher   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Why has there been little talk about Senator Clinton's ex pastor that was convicted of molesting a 7 year old girl?

For ONCE and FOR ALL SHE LOST TX!!!   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

That is all! Learn to count Delegates. Or try remedial math!

Gerald London, UK   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Obama supporters in America are not alone in their excitement over this guy. Over here, people agree overwhelmingly that there is something special and magical about Barack Obama.
We simply don't know what it is but we know it 's something good for America and its image abroad.

@americans   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

If Billary is that good of a candidate, she will be outspending Obama 10 to 1! Obama is the underdog here and have proven time after time that he is a much better candidate to be the President of the United States!!
But, the fat lady is paying Mark Penn $10 million dollars a month to talk to Colombians in cutting free trade deals and basically mismanaging her campaign.

If Billary can't manage her campaign, you can't trust her with the presidency…there is sooo many Baggage and Lies and Half Truths that comes with the Clintons!

PA: SAY NO TO BILLARY AND PUT AN END TO HER MISERY!!!!

Justin, PA   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

The only reason Hillary ever starts out strong is because of name recognition. As you can see, once more people meet Obama and hear what he has to say they quickly abandon Clinton. When I say quickly I literally mean quickly, look at the timespan between these polls.

Many of you are too arrogant to review all candidates and make an objective opinion about them. If you did, you would see that Obama is clearly the candidate that embodies change and has the mindset this country needs to deal with our problems.

George W. Bush put off health care, social security, he barely scratched the surface on energy independence, all while starting off with one hell of an approval rating, an incredible surplus, and the boom in housing. Only a complete moron could f— that up, and look what happened.

McCain used to be a great guy, and if elected would hopefully turn his back on the warmongers that are trying to get him elected but in the world of old politics, people put loyalty above morality. This is why Richardson endorsed Obama, morality should always triumph over loyalty. McCain is too loyal to the Republican brand name and while he used to be moderate, has now embraced help from the neo-conservatives that elected Bush.

Clinton has not put much effort into this campaign. She started with inevitability which allowed enough people to ignore her and look at those running against her. She greatly underestimated how dependant she would be on her big financial backers and has fallen so much in love with her own money that she is unwilling to spend any of her own money. That 5 million dollar LOAN has to get paid back. As reported by politico, she has millions of dollars worth of bills she still needs to pay back. She cannot win the nomination so she is in it to pay off her debts, not in it til the end. Don't be fooled by the media's attempt to make this thing look close. The need for ratings overpowers the need for unbiased, objective reporting.

She has run a negative campaign because VP is still a win in her book. The only way Obama can heal the wounds left from her campaign is to bring her in. How else are her supporters supposed to vote for Obama if she has caused them to hate him so much? But don't tell that to you guys, you just care about who read the script that someone should not have written.

Remember, being a moderate independant is the ideal way to deal with politics. Politicians pay great attention to them. The liberal and the conservative are simply pocket votes that a candidate earns by default. The moderate independant swings the election.

JD-NC   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

You know…this is disgusting. Since last night, apparently superstar liar with the big mouth wife knows everything in the world. I will not vote for him under any circumstances, and would rather have Hillary. If she does not get it , you Obama groupies need to realize the fact that Obama will lose, because we had in the Raleigh area last night party jumpers to vote for McCain to the tune of 450 and growing daily. So, while you guys do you on line contribution thru trumped up donators-let McCain win.

Time 4 Change!!!   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Change isn't change until we've change!

OBAMA in "08″

Karen G   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Why don't some of you people wake up before it is to late, do your research, check out all the lies from obama, Resco, Wright, Kenyan relations, There are several proven lies in his book about him self he rather embelished it to make himself look better in the public eye, He was the one who talked to canada,you can talk to any news sorce and check it out, and Hillarys story about the pregnant woman was true,go to Washington Post and check it out, the aunt ot the lady confirmed it. Come on people quit following obama like a bunch of cult groupies before it is to late.

Boomer   April 8th, 2008 11:51 am ET

I detect racial slurs in many of the pro Hillary comments. My favorite: Pennsylvania is not OVERRUN with blacks! It is obvious that her constituancy is made up largely of uneducated white people, some of whom are bigots. I have heard that Pennsylvania consists of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Alabama. Food for thought!

Mike   April 8th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Sandra, you are correct. She is a pathological liar and cannot be rehabilitated.

Eric   April 8th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Keep it up Mr. Obama, I am sure PA will end this on the 22nd and NC will be the straw that broke the queens back.

Elle   April 8th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Obama has no real advantage.He is self-serving in his way of spending campaign raised money.He is outspending Clinton 4-1 and not having a rock solid advantage.Obama carelessly spends money in effort of his political gain ,despite the democratic party advising not to .He has regard only for himself .
As far as the polls are concerned.The have proven wrong in Ohio and Texas and they will once more.PA will vote for Hillary by over 10 %.

Sue from Ga.   April 8th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Bravo for Pennsylvania! Keep listenening and learning what a scam artist she really is. Speaking as a middle aged femal, I hope that the women in Pa aren't voting for her because she is a woman. The problem with Sen. Clinton is that she is the WRONG WOMAN.

Banko   April 8th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Clintons days in this race are numbered. It' s a fairy tale. It's just a dream bad dream. Take your losses and go now or over whelming humiliation will follow suit.

Out of Bowie, MD   April 8th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Creative Woody- How can Penn's dealings have nothing to do with Hillary? R U loco. Yes I am a Obama supporter, but I also have a mind. I am will not stick to "Obama" and just refuse to see his short comings. We would all be better served to the same. Hate gets us nowhere. But I am sure you will not give it a 2nd thought and continue on your wreckless tirade.

Jen   April 8th, 2008 11:52 am ET

It is so sad to read how many of you believe everything in the media. My vote is for Hillary and I believe she will win Pennsylvania. Some of the tag lines used here are quite funny - "educated voter…woman…" Who cares. Just because you are "educated" you think your opinion outshines other opinions. I do not understand why so many of you have to list your credentials in order to give an opinion. I am personally voting on the issues at hand. I like Hillary's health plan (I work in healthcare) and I like her plan to help children. And, why is Hillary a liar and Obama just exaggerated - NAFTA, etc. Hmm…

mary   April 8th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Obama flip flop on when he would get America out of Iraq. He, also, flip-flop on the gun issue. Doesn't anyone do any research for themselves anymore?

Golden Chica   April 8th, 2008 11:55 am ET

She will win Pennsylvania with double digits. People from Pennsylvania know that she's the best candidate running in the ticket that can turn around the economy, with her husband's help. America needs them both. Go Hillary '08.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 8th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hillary should advertise for her availability to speak across our
poor country and Dubai. She can share the stage with Ann Coulter.
Two of the most hated women in America. Hillary said she "would"
vote for the Columbian Trade Deal, "If" If what? Clintons donations
went to Clintons own Foundation! Obama won 14 states but then
did not win Ohio. Something fishy there????

Thall999   April 8th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Garry, Little Rock, Are you really from Little Rock or are you sirtting behind a BIG Rock?

You're from Arkansas and don't know the lying Clintons?

Are you Garry Clinton?

Hillary arrogance, lying, mismangemant of her campaign and kevlar pant suits are PULLING her down.

By the way Pinocchio says Hillary is a "BIG LIAR" and he NOSE about that that ! lol

RC   April 8th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Obama is buying the votes !! Don't you people get it ?? Read the story clearly . . . he's outspending Hillary big time . . . buying tv and radio spots . . . and SELLING HIMSELF !! That's it ! He's nothing more than a product. What's making me sick is sitting back and watching the American public - the ones who are naive enough at least - fall for sales tactic . . .

KP   April 8th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Jan - what a horribly racist comment!! I am a white woman and will definitely be voting for Obama. He is the face of the future for this country and yes he will win. I am not a Hillary hater but she can't tell the truth to save her campaign. Obviously you can vote however you chose - BUT think about it - if Hillary is so dishonest now when she is trying to be the dem nominee - what will she be like if she actually wins. As a citizen of the US i am not willing to take that change of ANOTHER 4 years of lies!!!

piecrust   April 8th, 2008 11:57 am ET

OBAMA WILL NEVER WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!! NEVER!!! NEVER!!!NEVER!!!!

Jody   April 8th, 2008 11:57 am ET

It is astounding to me what mean and hateful things come from the supporters of the Hope & Change candidate - Obama.

I thought hate speech was reserved for the right wing? Perhaps all these "new voters" that are turning out for Obama come from that hate-filled camp. Perhaps that's why they are trying to destroy the Democratic party with their hate and anger and fear.

Obama says, "We are the change we seek." So - is the change we seek to all become venomous haters?

I won't vote for that!

Vince   April 8th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Hopefully Obama can pull out an upset win in PA and end this race. Clinton and her supporters of course will back the party nominee. Unless of course they think that Hillary Clinton is more important than the rest of the Democratic Party.

Eric   April 8th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Hillary: Where are you going.
Penn: Just have to take a day off, vacation of some sort.
Hillary: Where
Penn: In Colombia
Hillary: But i need you, we are in the middle of a campaign.
Penn: Just need to get some sun.
Hillary: All right. Keep in touch.

Does anyone in his right state of mind think that the top adviser can go on a trip to Colombia, without Clinton knowing where he went. Seriously. Please! Wake up! I still can not believe someone can trust anything HRC says.

Kareem from Hampton VA   April 8th, 2008 11:58 am ET

For Hillary to be so tough…you supporters of her sure can whine! Face it! CNN IS RIGHT! if you had an almost 20 point lead down to a single digit point lead…the lead is fading! Especially in a proportional system like ours! Clinton is the reason why Pa is even a story! If she didnt make this a do or die state for both of them this wouldnt even be on the ticker! Clinton is the one setting all of these standards and then at the end can't meet them! Clinton is the one that threw the kitchen sink and that ripped a hole in her closet!! This is no one's fault but Hillary's! Hillary is treated like ANY INCUMBENT in a race! Had she not started this race as such she would NOT be in this position! Pride is always before the fall…accept it!

Key West Sun   April 8th, 2008 11:59 am ET

It is funny how the Obama people talk about how he the winner. He doesn't have the delegates to win so how is he the winner. Something for Obamaians to think about. Big states have more super delegates than small states. Huh! makes the super delegates almost like electoral votes in a way. Big state more delegates, small states less, so if Obama doesn't have enough to win,, maybe he is the loser,,

cnn rocks   April 8th, 2008 11:59 am ET

cnn,pls its being reported on huff post that john mccain got physical with a fellow congressman,its being reported that he has a bad temper but we need to know how bad pls can you pls confirm the story,i am an undecided voter and i really need to know thanks

seymore, pa   April 8th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Obama's message resonates very well with Pa voters:
"I DO NOT TAKE MONEY FROM LOBBYESTS".
Many voters see lobbyests as a reason the federal government does not put "WE THE PEOPLE" first.
Pa is considered a microcosism of the nations voters:
Heavy population centers on the east and west ends that lean democratic. A vast mid-section that leans republican.
Pa. tends to vote for concrete issues, not polarizing fad-issues.
We don't care much about race or gender.
WE WANT THE JOB DONE.

Sabrina   April 8th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Of course Obama is chipping away at Clintons, he has millions and milions more than Clinton and McCain, and where is all this money coming from and what do they expect in return????? Also all you people who say I was going to vote for Clinton but not because of this or that ———— you were not going to vote for her anyway. You just like knocking her.

ELM   April 8th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

IF Clintons win the White House I am moving to Columbia.

An American in Canada   April 8th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

CNN Your bias reports with those phony polls reporting Hillary R. Clinton losing ground in Penn is bogas, just like most of your reporting these days.

Your Obama, baby is going down all the way and back to Chicago where he belongs.

Take Note CNN:

Hillary R. Clinton, President of America 2009-2012

The Corp   April 8th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Of course, he's got the backing of just about every lazy, pot-smoking, self-righteous, irresponsible college age idiot. It's easy for them to identify with Obama, he's basically one of them. God forbid this man is elected - he will destroy us from the inside out. Then again, that's how most great powers evantually fall. Over liberalizion is the decline of Western mankind. All you progressives need to lose your white guilt, this man's agenda has nothing in it for your well being.War-mongering, yes! Fear mongering, yes! These are a facts of life! Stop him by all means possible.

Nikole   April 8th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

ELECTIONWATCHER—When you are up 20 points and that lead shrinks like it has, I would consider that 'FADING'. What do you call it?

Carl from Pa   April 8th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Ok Hillary, let's let the people vote. But what are you going to do when they DON'T vote for you?? Oh, right, you are a "fighter" and will try to overturn the popular vote and the delegate vote because you think the people want you more. Please, Hillary, get a clue!!

Liz W   April 8th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

It is really sad that a man who blatantly lies about so many things would be moving ahead. I though Pennsylvania was smarter than that and would see through him. He was quoted on factcheck.com indicating that "Obama has accepted more than $213,000 from individuals who work for companies in the oil and gas industry and their spouses.

Two of Obama's bundlers are top executives at oil companies and are listed on his Web site as raising between $50,000 and $100,000 for the presidential hopeful. How does this work for our economy, one lie after another. How many people would not have voted for Obama had they known then what they know now.

This along with his Rev. Wright and Rev. Manning issues and other lies about building up education in his home state, one lie after another and covering it up. He has the money, boy where did he get all of that money. I wonder how he got it all. Did anyone ever think about that?

Blake   April 8th, 2008 12:12 pm ET