April 22, 2008
Posted: April 22nd, 2008 07:33 PM ET

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 A woman shows her support for Hillary Clinton during a campaign rally in Pittsburgh.
A woman shows her support for Hillary Clinton during a campaign rally in Pittsburgh.

(CNN) - Pennsylvania's Democratic electorate is remarkably similar to Ohio's - a state where Clinton won by 10 points on March 4.

But a look at the exit polls shows Pennsylvania voters are significantly older than those who voted in Ohio's primary - a fact that will likely give Clinton a boost.

Twenty-seven percent of voters in Pennsylvania were over the age of 65. In Ohio, those voters only made up 14 percent of the electorate.

Seniors have consistently supported Clinton overwhelmingly and Pennsylvania is no different - she's winning 61 percent of voters 65 and over. Clinton did even better among Ohio seniors, winning 72 percent of their vote.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Schneider • Exit Polls • Hillary Clinton • Ohio • Pennsylvania


kentucky   April 22nd, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Yep, that's a good example of what a Pennsylvania voter looks like.

Mike in NYC   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Jen, New York, NY wrote:

"The senile and uneducated should not decide the fate of this country."

If you mean the prematurely senile, miseducated types that make up a good deal of our under-30 demographic, I'm with you all the way.

Kim   April 22nd, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Pictures tell a thousand words. Did the Hillary bus pick up that poor old lady and her freinds from the nurseing home , stick stickers on their heads and help them punch the Hillary ticket. ? Sad!

Paula in WI   April 22nd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

If only a handful of states are considered important why do we vote?The voting procedure should be changed to a popular vote next election.Then we would not have all this bologna.

Jen, New York, NY   April 22nd, 2008 9:49 pm ET

The senile and uneducated should not decide the fate of this country

Mike in NYC   April 22nd, 2008 9:44 pm ET

j Clark wrote:

"Seniors fear the young."

And justifiably so, considering the state of today's “future leaders”.

Konjit wrote:

"It's those types of old people ..that are just one sided …afraid of change…"

I guess your capacity for critical, original thought got lost in the mail.

jeff   April 22nd, 2008 9:40 pm ET

The general election is not about primary delegates, most states won, popular vote, etc. Ignore the results in states that are either solidly red or solidly blue in the general election. The candidate who wins the most swing states is the one to get a Democrat back in the White House. Obama supporters are said to be more educated; have they heard of the Electoral College?

Reality check #1   April 22nd, 2008 9:39 pm ET

And so what if Hillary gets older voters? Black voters voting for Obama by 90% in all states is all that has kept him in the race. Well, that and a bunch of unfair caucus', like the one in Texas. Obama cannot win a big state, he can't even buy one because he sure tried to buy Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is not for sale to you, Obama!

Why do his supporters keep saying Obama is young? He is middle aged, closer to 50 than 40.

konjit   April 22nd, 2008 9:36 pm ET

It's those types of old people ..that are just one sided ...afraid of change...No wonder Obama Lost.

Clinton or McCain, but NEVER obama   April 22nd, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Dawn...................don't be so stupid. It's not his race....it's the man !! He's just no good for this country and most older people can see right through this empty suit.

Rich   April 22nd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

I'm tired of the whining about Obama outspending Clinton in Pennsylvania. Why did he outspend her: Because he had more money. Why did he have more money: Because he's a better candidate.

Clinton or McCain, but NEVER obama   April 22nd, 2008 9:26 pm ET

God Bless Pennsylvania. And thank God seniors are to smart to drink kool-aide !

Dan (TX)   April 22nd, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Great picture of an old lady – a typical Clinton supporter! Ha Ha

Everyone should be wearing stickers on their foreheads! :)

anonymous, Austin, Texas   April 22nd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

What this tells me is that the voters in Pennsylvania are uneducated, mindless, and lack common sense. They drank the Kool Aid and don't even realize she is lying to them. They are racist bigots.

The say in the exit polls that they think Obama will be the nominee but they still vote for that shrew and prolong this agony and torture–they are truly dumb.

j Clark   April 22nd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Seniors fear the young. We all know this.

Anee   April 22nd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Some may not like her but you gotta respect her, she never quits, she never gives up, that's who we want fighting for the Dems in the fall, that's who we want fighting for us in the world.

JC   April 22nd, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Oh Thanks to the seniors in PA!
I know many seniors do not feel comfortable with Obama, because their mind cannot take such a non-traditional politician.

If Hillary wins, I will vote for McCain and campaign for him, too.
I will not put up with the third term of the Clintons in the White House.
We are a democratic republic, not a dynasty.

Mike in NYC   April 22nd, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Fox is now projecting Clinton the winner.

IMHO, she'll end up with a 6-7% margin. Not a blowout, not narrow either, but enough to keep things moving along.

Obama'll win NC, you don't need Nostradamus to predict that.

Not sure about Indiana.

I sure would love to see this go to the convention, but the party bigwigs surely won't allow that.

john williams san diego, ca.   April 22nd, 2008 9:04 pm ET

will somebody explain to these seniors that hillary and bubba lie..No joke.

Eric Thornley   April 22nd, 2008 9:03 pm ET

This image of the old woman confirms the fact that Hillary is not reaching to the future of the Democratic party, Barack is.

Smartone;   April 22nd, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Wake up people,,,,,,,It's been more than 30 minutes and the other networks have already called the race.......HRC WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike in NYC   April 22nd, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Philip wrote:

"Seniors want to maintain the status quo."

Maybe because they feel the status quo is preferable to vaguely defined "change". I would trust the judgment of an elderly person over today's typical twenty-something any day.

No big demographic surprises so far. Whites going for Clinton about 60%, blacks for Obama 90%+.

elyzia   April 22nd, 2008 8:55 pm ET

put a obama sticker on yo head because he is a good guy thankful and trustful and he would be a great president of the united states of america

Newman   April 22nd, 2008 8:44 pm ET

All Obama needs really is Philly and the suburbs. The rest he can concede to Hillary. Obama still wins. Hillary is broke, and can't afford to campaign anymore, so either way, it's over for her. Now it's time to unite the party and take on Johnny.

Amanda   April 22nd, 2008 8:43 pm ET

I'm sorry. But I can't support someone who says, "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen," and then turns around and complains because she feels she's getting picked on.

That two-faced politics is all we'll see if Senator Clinton is elected. I was willing to give her a chance. I didn't think she was the best person for the job, but I at least felt she would attempt to be fair. And I've given up on that.

If America believes that Senator Clinton is the appropriate person for our president, then Americans who voted for her have absolutely no right to say anything a few years down the line when you're disappointed.

I may be young, but don't act like I'm stupid and don't understand the decision I'm making. I'm making a decision that I believe is best for the future...my parents' future and my future as well. Politics must look forward, to the results we hope to achieve. Older generations, generally (although I know many exceptions) appear to be more comfortable with the familiar, but familiar isn't always the right decision.

Sometimes you have to take a chance, especially if you truly believe that the chance you're taking is so right.

shaun   April 22nd, 2008 8:42 pm ET

The first election Obama ever won was for president of Harvard Law Review. He went to the right wing students and said I will oppose affirmative action as a "black" guy, if you vote for me. They did, and he did.
No way a right thinking democrat should put this shady character up as his/her nominee. Barrack is a dubya with more ambition, more smarts and less scruples. A vote for Obama is a vote for 4 more years, only far worse. If Clinton does not stop him, it will be a dark future for America's left.

Philip   April 22nd, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Seniors want to maintain the status quo

Dancing on the Head of a Pin   April 22nd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

"Turn out the lights..... The party over. All you old NFL fans will remember that one.

It's been a good day!

Sean   April 22nd, 2008 8:30 pm ET

So when Obama wins a state whose demographics have typically supported him, it's supposedly a sign of his overall weakness, but when Hillary wins a state whose demographics have typically supported her, according to Hillary and her supporters, it's ALSO supposed to be a sign of Obama's weakness?

Hillary should be crushing Obama in Pennsylvania, but it doesn't look to be the case. Those who question why he hasn't yet wrapped up the nomination should really be asking themselves why Hillary hasn't been able to wrap up the nomination when less than a year ago, she was dubbed the "inevitable" nominee, and when her husband is one of the most popular Presidents in recent history, and when she has a long and established roster of "friends" in Washington – many of whom have decided to support Obama.

T Man   April 22nd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Shed a tear for the republican press. The owners of it, I mean. The democrat press is whipping up such a frenzy of cheer leading and profit, it would put the Pope to shame. I mean, how many million are these people spending to tell us inane gibberish that we all know is calculated to offend the least possible number of folks?

There should be a rule that says the loser has to cut off an ear, or get a "loser" tattoo on the forehead, or something like that. These folks ought not waste the airwaves with impunity. There are wars I want to hear about. I want to know who is being liberated by precision bombs, and who is a terrorist. You know, real news. The other kind of government spending. War and stuff.

Chris in Va.   April 22nd, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Let's play CNN's caption game "After a hard drinking Girls Night Out with Hillary."

R.SWE   April 22nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Anyone who believes Obama is a Muslim is so ignorant of Islam and so out of touch with reality that I am concerned for them, R.B., you do need to read the Koran – all of it and not so mis translated out of context quote.

George   April 22nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

tomdavie, so Clinton supporters who vote for mccain support the war in Iraq?

John Smith   April 22nd, 2008 8:25 pm ET

We should all commend Barb, the 60-year who just wrote, "I will never support Hillary, don't know why all the others did." Now, here is a senior with great respect and love for this nation! Thank you–

A Science Teacher   April 22nd, 2008 8:25 pm ET

This picture says it all, "Old people will decide our collective fates!" It's no wonder senior citizens turn out in droves for elections, they have nothing else to do all day except buy depends. A great majority of these people will be dead before the person they voted for can make their 1st decision.

Perhaps if we had more than one day to vote the electorate might not be dominated by dentures.

anna   April 22nd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

the picture of the older lady is degrading and should be removed from the site.

ed from the unrepresented midwest   April 22nd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

It's never a shock to see the elderly supporting an old name rather than something new. Older folks just don't seem to get up for politics as the youth do for obvious reasons. Unfortunetly in a state like
Pennsylvania,which is very similar to Ohio(my state) race can play a huge part in the rural and unimaginative sections of states. I have no doubt that Pennsylvanians would vote for a women everyday before they would vote for a black man. Ask Lynn Swann.

Obama supporter   April 22nd, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Dear RB
Obama is not a muslim. That is the most rude and hateful comment yet on here. What do you have against muslims? It's a religion, not a mandate for terrorism. Wake up, you so do some research or go to counselling.

disappointed   April 22nd, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Clinton said she would win anyway she could, so did she buy off the polling areas since loads of people were turned away. Clintons will cheat their way back in and then I will whole heartly SUPPORT MCCAIN WITH ALL I CAN.

vic   April 22nd, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Having had a mom and a mother in law who's short term memory began lapsing after age 65, it's no surprise that these individuals will vote the the only candidate of whom they have a long term recollection.

The more important matter is to whom will we turn over this country? My son already will suffer from the poor leadership of the Bush Administration and the selling of America. My own experience saw Bill Clinton and his wife squander 8 years in office and hand the Presidency and Congress to the Republicans as result of thier improprieties.

I will never forgive the Clintons for that. I would rather vote for McCain than give a Clinton another shot at the Presidency.,

John Smith   April 22nd, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Waht did Danile smoke today? I guess Hillary's $109 million is really getting to her supporters until the scandals start flowing in!!! Thanks to the Democrats for giving this nation such leaders with little attention to truth and honesty, just wealth!!

Chris in Va.   April 22nd, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Polls closing, "race too close to call", adios Hillary.

Jenny from IN   April 22nd, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Well, On May 6th, I will be voting for Obama. Yay!

Paul   April 22nd, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Hillary 08

Barack , you can go back to find a few more years of mentoring from your pastor

Louise   April 22nd, 2008 8:16 pm ET

What I'm sick and ttired of the news media, i.e., pundits who are choosing the nominee for the American people

Let the people pick and vote for their favorite candidate, and let the media stop their ad nauseum comments, theories, guesswork, etc. and let the polls close, count the ballots, and they go to the next primary.

I'm sick of all the guessing, the pundits don't squat about what the American people will do when the cast their ballot.

tomdavie   April 22nd, 2008 8:15 pm ET

The reason that Clinton supporters will vote for Mc Cain is obvious . Obama is inexperienced, condescending, and too far to the left.

Mc Cain is no conservative. He is an extremely liberal conservative. He is so far into the middle it has ANGRED the base of his party.

Mc Cain is actually a better candidate for the Clinton supporters .

Obama lovers have nothing in common with Mc Cain. They are liberals. They wont vote for crusty ol Mc Cain. They will either cave in to Clinton or stay home.

A far cry from actually voting for Mc Cain out of 'spite'.

PMI   April 22nd, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Hillary Clinton, 60 year old white female, married to the sleazy ex president who is playing the race card and denying it. Wow... any wonder old white females above the age of 65 are voting for Hillary? Age, race, and gender, are still part of the American political scene and Hillary and Billary are experts at playing to the worst in people with fear and lies. She might steal the democratic nomination, but we all know she cannot win the general election because half of the democrats hate her so much, we won't vote for her under any circumstances. Maybe in 2012 the democrats will have learned to not destroy the party from the inside out. If we refuse to learn from our mistakes, we are doomed to repeat them. I think the democrats are doomed.

Greg Raynes   April 22nd, 2008 8:13 pm ET

I'm loving this on-line dialog!

Name-callers calling other name-callers names for calling their chosen candidate names for name-calling over the course of their hostile campaigns.

I didn't mean for that to rhyme but, what they hey... Maybe I can set it to music and perform at McCain's inaugural bash.

Murietta, NV   April 22nd, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Obama moving on to greener pastures–North Carolina and Indianna.

Go Obama 08

Hillary Who?

Isabel   April 22nd, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Ok, who picked that picture of that poor old bird with the sticker on her head for this story? That's just wrong....

Young voter   April 22nd, 2008 8:12 pm ET

If people under 18 can't vote, people over 65 shouldn't be able to vote. Similarities can be tied to driving. Seniors cause many accidents due to diminished brain power and awareness. I wont be voting for Mccain.

babygirl   April 22nd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Ok So Hillary will win BIG DEAL. When it all comes down to it OBAMA is going to get the DEMOCRAT NOMINATION. Come on INDIANA, NORTH CAROLINA Lets get the win for OBAMA his is our HOPE for tomorrow.

Jay   April 22nd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Go Hillary..Obama WHO?

Shane   April 22nd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Yea the older folks won't vote for a black man even though he's better than Clinton. This country doesn't deserve a man like Barack Obama. We are too ignorant to recognize someone with great Character and Intelligence. We deserve someone like a President Bush. Such sad fools.

Tobias   April 22nd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Can you say Madame President?

Vince - Phoenix   April 22nd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

SENIORS DON^T GET BRAINWASHED BECAUSE THEY KNOW THE REALITY……………………..
v.ananthan

-------------------------------–

Well..... that's ONE theory..... I've got another....

let's just say many of them voted as Barack's Grandmother would have (typically)....

PUN INTENDED.....

John   April 22nd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

LifelongDemocrat: Thanks for being straight honest.Yes we meet in Indiana,then North Carolina and all the rest of primaries.Thanks.

Grif   April 22nd, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I think the way Hillary always's stated...... More Experienced!!! I'm sure this Lady, has experienced more than Most... Elder's are the Backbone, of Society....

Janice   April 22nd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

I'm young, I'm educated, I make tons of money and I voted for Hillary Clinton!

Go Hillary!!!

Ian   April 22nd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Apparently the senility is taking hold in PA. People, think about your grandchildren's future!!!!!

Bruce   April 22nd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Old Means they see through the BS and Know that Obamas Pastor was also Muslim at one time and His Pastor and Him self quote a lot from Farrikan! Hummmmm

Daniel, are you insane?   April 22nd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

You have Hillary winning Montana and Obama winning Kentucky and West Virginia?

Try Obama winning Montana about 58-42 and Hillary winning both West Virginia and Kentucky like 65-35, that's more realistic. Obama gets the support of more affluent, educated, young voters while Hillary gets older, less educated and less affluent voters....which would you say is more descriptive of Kentucky and West Virginia?

And no way in the world does she get 68% of the remaining superdelegates.

ShannonL   April 22nd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Wow, not the Obama people are not only playing the race card, but they are insulting elderly people.

Old people have just as much of a right to vote as you do.

Agism in the democratics party....geez...you people are falling apart.

Richard   April 22nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Polls indicate the deeply Religious like me are voting for Hillary. Thank you lord for answering my prayers.

e.d.   April 22nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

whoa! if that's the avg. voter in PA Im glad they didn't do the paper punch ballot. can you say hanging chad?

Keith   April 22nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

So lets look at this. Clinton is the old school, way of the past, canidate, and Obama is what the young progressive people want. Why is it that EDUCATED and YOUNG people are voting Obama. WE SEE THRU HILLS BS.I hate to break it to all of the old folks out there, but YOU HAD YOUR TURN AND ELECTD BUSH 2 TIMES. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT YOU SHOULDN'T BE VOTING ANYWAYS.

Sean O'Leary   April 22nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Attention Democrats!!!
Solidify a candidate soon! Momentum needs to continue- that can't fully actualize w/ two very strong candidates eating each other away. My preference is for Obama. He is relational and a unifier. Lastly, the "founding fathers" wanted a healthy rotation in the white house for good reason. 12 years of the Bush family and 8 years of the Clintons seem similar to a monarchy form of government in my opinion. Enough of the 'same' already! How about giving someone else a try?

CW in DC   April 22nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Kathy in Ohio said: "Obama filled a law suit in ohio too, to keep the polls open where he thought he could get more votes……………….CLose them at 8 this is BS"

What's BS is that statement. You need to get your facts straight. The polling hours in Ohio got extended because of the incliment weather. Stupid is as stupid "says".

ShannonL   April 22nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Wow...Now Penn voters are racists. I see from this board that the Obama people will take any chance to play the race card.

Barb in PA   April 22nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Hey I am a white woman over 65 no college degree and I live in rural PA. I would never vote for Hilary. I cannot understand why my peers would do so overwhelmingly.

The O   April 22nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Well my fellow American young voters it looks like is going to be all up to us the bring about change in this country. our parents are just to set in there ways. I guess they are so use to being lied to that they can't or don't want to see a different type of goverment. One that is for the people, one that tells us the truth and not what we want to hear but one that tells us what we need to hear.

THIS IS A REVOLUTION WE CAN STAND FOR CHANGE OR SETTLE FOR THE SAME!!!!!.

OBAMA

Sarah Smith   April 22nd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

CLINTON LAPSES

SENIOR MOMENTS

ALZHEIMER'S VOTE FOR HER!

SHE'S OUR HONEY! GUN TOTIN' ANNIEE!

(Bosnian) BALONEY!!! ADDLED BRAINED DING BATS UNITE!

the other jd   April 22nd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

um...meaningless states? last time I checked we were still the United States, and no state was meaningless

Charles   April 22nd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

ALl these polls lets me know as a nation we are still sexist and racist. So thanks to the polls for letting us know how divided our nation is.

God Bless American and God bless the democrat who wins this race!

After further review,Texas   April 22nd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Thats John McCains first wife.

Cowboy Jack   April 22nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Sen Obama's idea of a "new style of politics" is doing what's in his best interest (blocking FL and MI votes, attacking Sen. Clinton viciously)....

I'm not sure if this is the nominee we want

Obatala for obama   April 22nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

remember the operation chaos do not forget this in this equation..

none likes her, and if they are there voting, none not cnn has asked them if htey are there because of Rush.............

sooo
also elderly people (with due respect) do not like change and are supporters of status quo, which is clinton

old same old
old same

mamacoo   April 22nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Why do Obama fans say when Republicans vote for him he can get cross over Republicans and it's all good but, when the Republicans vote for Hillary, it's only because of Rush Limbaugh. Obama fans , if only you weren't so negative...And to think you all blame Hillary for being negative. Read the blogs and see all the negative mean comments on Hillary and Bill Clinton. How quickly we forget how well this country actually did under Mr. Clinton. Do some research and quit being so biased.

Lee Ohio   April 22nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Sounds like Hill fooled the PA voters just as she did the OH voters, well who would expect neighboring states to differ much?

Charles   April 22nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

She this will giver her 15 wins out of 44 states.....whew Hillary you only need at least 30 more states to take this thing. Good luck. I know you can do it. lmao

Larry Kurbatoff   April 22nd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Exit polls are ok, however, the election process for a new President is a long campaign and rightfully so.

Having said this, I am always amazed that there are still the undecided after numerous debates, thousands of newspaper articles and tv.

deidre   April 22nd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Okay, EDW your on!

david   April 22nd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is sooo well prepared that her campaign finances are a mess. Surely Marc Rich should help her out ?!

dEMOBRAT   April 22nd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Older and wiser!

DEMS UNITE   April 22nd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

HILLARY AND OBAMA HAVE VERY SIMILAR POLICIES, SO IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN JUST BECAUSE YOUR CANDIDATE DIDN'T GET THE NOMINATION!!! WE DEMOCRATS ARE SMARTER THAN THAT …… I HOPE.

melvin   April 22nd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

How can people vote for hilary if they dont trust her. what is wrong with Americans....

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   April 22nd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Haven't seniors lived long enough to know its not wise to have a LIAR in office?

Tom   April 22nd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

We won't remember these polls? How about some other numbers? Obama outspent Hillary 4 to 1 in Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania – and lost. Hillary got a 100% better result with 25% of the money. That's the kind of person I want for President. Not Obama who gets 0% for 4 times as much money. Here's some other numbers from another individual:
"I was just doing some math, and this is something that would be interesting to consider, especially for the superdelegates. If each state was a winner take all, Hillary would be leading right now 1,641 to 1,451. Almost the complete opposite what the delegate count is now. If Hillary were to win PA tonight, she woud have 1,819. Could someone report on this? I think it would be interesting. I included superdelegate numbers in the counts as if they were delegate counts." Interesting, huh? I don't think we'll be forgetting this anytime soon.

Bryan Rogers   April 22nd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Why would anyone vote for someone who can't stick to the issues. The Nation of Islam and everyone else has nothing to do with nothing. It is sad that the media do not see this (do not wnt to see it).
How many times will they (the media) let Sen. Clinton get away with it.
Just call a spade a spade.

Dawn   April 22nd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Not trying to be funny. People over 65 are not feeling Barack. what a suprise Why does hillary mention "He can't win" She never says why? WHY does she say that?hmmmmmm These people ae set in there way. They have seen Jim Crow alive and well and they are never going to change their views of people of color. So Mccain may win because these people will die before that will happen. Look at Geraldine Ferraro she is an example of this voter. They are not willing to elect a candidate that is mix raced nor African-American. I hope Mccain wins so this country can go down so far. Then (USA) she will be on her knees going we should have done this or that.
Mccain doens't know anything about the economy. He is still learning the ABC's of Iraq. He will continue the Bush policies and we are screwed if that happens. So stay in your pig headed ways.

ShannonL   April 22nd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Meet us in NC??

Yeah, another meaningless state goes to Obama.

Peg   April 22nd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Lisa hates Obama?? Dunno– I don't [H]ate Hillary, I just want a reality check in the White House_ in a man's world.

Mike   April 22nd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Here's a thought......
NY Times, one of the nations premier newspaper shows a circulation drop most likely due to internet and cable news.

The Pittsburg paper that was so against the Clintons now supports her. Pittsburg is Clinton country. So one has to ask if the paper is supporting Clinton or protecting its' income??????

April Garlow   April 22nd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

The older people see the similarities between Obama and Bush because they remember the 2000 election.That is when the media gave Bush a free ride and said he was the candidate for change. He was the young,hip, youth candidate. Cokie Roberts even compared Bush to John F Kennedy, just like Obama was compared to Robert Kennedy . The two have almost identical stump speeches, look it up.

Connie, Tennessee   April 22nd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I just want to go on record as one white senior woman who is supporting Obama. I can't believe Hillary is getting most of the senior vote. If anybody should be against a dynasty, it should be senior citizens.

Larry in NC   April 22nd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Oh, my o my, what a surprise. I had to drag my grandparents into using microwaves, computers, cell phones, etc., anything new that improved their standard of living. This isn't about their future, it's about our kids, and their kids future.

Zoinks   April 22nd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Yay for the baby boomers and the older generation! These are same old folks who led us to the big success America is today and they can certainly lead us to more big success in the future.

Richard T. Brady   April 22nd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I pray the Clintons will ride off into the sunset. Before this race I had no real opinion of Hillary although I voted for her husband. Now, I see why so many people couldn't stand Hillary. I find the both of them phony, beyond being habitual liars.

Sarah Smith   April 22nd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Am so surprised that PA SENIORS.. unless they all have Alzheimer's

would condone, support endorse the Clinton Morals

Clintons represent NOTHING TRADITIONAL

NOTHING RESPECTABLE

I am astonished at Senior Pennsylvanians who think

THIS WEIRD FAMILY should lead the world..

NO CHANGE AGENTS IN PA!! SIX SIGMA FAILURE IN PA!

Geriatric rigamortis in PA!

ShannonL   April 22nd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Old folks vote...old folks tend to be religious....old folks don't like being called bitter.

What else does Obama say behind closed doors when he thinks no one is listening?

Daniel   April 22nd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

SCENARIO UNDER WHIH CLINTON WINS CAMPAIGN:

Clinton Wins:

Pennsylvania 55%-45%
Montana 55%-45%
Puerto Rico 65%-35%

Ties: (Equal number of delegates each, doesn't make a difference)

Oregon 50%-50%
Guam 50%-50%

Obama wins:

Indiana 55%-45%
Kentucky 55%-45%
West Virginia 55%-45%
South Dakota 55%-45%
North Carolina 55%-45%

SUPERDELEGATES:

SCENARIO A:

Clinton wins 68%-32%

Clinton wins 2016 – 2013 delegates.

SCENARIO B:

Some delegates switch to Clinton.

She wins 60%-40%; final delegate count, same.

**Done on interactive delegate game on CNN.com

Oshun for obama   April 22nd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

yes we can
we will win..............no matter what the clinton machine (cnn included ) say..................

Southerner   April 22nd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Obama has been going negative for half the campaign. Thanksfully, if's hurting him more than helping.

As I see it, Obama is a socialist, plain and simple. He wants big government, higher taxes, "punish the wealthy" (except for him, of course) at home. On foreign policy, he wants a cowardly, Neville Chaimberlain approach. Withdraw the military, cave to aggressors, and hope the ocean stops them.

Vince - Phoenix   April 22nd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

am I the only one that sees.....

this is like scoring a touchdown late in a game....

YOU STILL LOSE...

Jack in ND   April 22nd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

So twice as many senior voters in PA as OH, but the margin for Hillary is only half as strong as compared to 50/50 (61 vs. 72).

So they essentially cancel each other out into a tie.

Plus, Obama's 92-8 black vote margin, is a bit stronger than the 87-13 margin in OH.

I think Hillary will be hard pressed to hit 55%, and hence that double digit margin.

Any gain tonight will be neutralized and then some in North Carolina.

Lucas Hart   April 22nd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

PA obliterated Obama!!

Let us finish the job and blot out this bosh guy!

Susan MO   April 22nd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

More younger voters will vote for Hillary in the upcoming states. We will!!!

Obama says he is for the people, but look at how he spoke to the good people of Pennsylvania. He badly insulted them.

Who wants a president who slams the people.

Hillary 08 :)

Richard   April 22nd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Clearly for those of us who stay informed by keeping up with the news. If a candidate for President really wanted True Change, they would push for each citizen to maximize their abilities and economical independence. Of course, most of Sen. Obama's backing comes from the least experienced with life, naive and/or gullible, and those who think they are above the rest by their mental aptitude (you are to be considered intelligent and bright if you are supporting his candidacy). They are living off of either parental support or loans, vote because their skin color matches his, or we have the so-called top educated who believe they have all the answers to tell others how to live. It only takes someone to work in the academia to see what a caste system it is, based on one's level of education. In other words, if you are not a PhD all other employees are lumped in together and separated from them either by way of benefits, opportunities, etc.

It would be interesting to see how he attempts to change the political process. Is he going to openly denounce all Congressmen, Supreme Court Justices, etc. who do not agree with him? Will they then have to endure what the ABC debate commentators have been exposed to the last few days? It is so ironic to see an individual who speaks of unity and prosperity for all Americans to have created such a divisive line amongst many. They are already bullying Sen. Clinton's supporters who refuse to support him as the presidential candidate as not being true Democrats. One can be a Democrat, and not believe in the individual who is selected by the party to be their candidate. That is called, "Freedom of Choice". Ooops, that might not be around for much longer. Get it done Hillary America has been waiting for a President like you.

BethForBarack   April 22nd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

It's not even 8 pm... polls aren't closed... miracles can happen.

John   April 22nd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

No hope for America. No audacity for America. Same old same old. What a future we have before us with Hillary. Old politics. Old schemers, liars, and fearmongerers. Clinton = McCain = Nothing new. America, you get what you deserve. Obama is too good for you. Enjoy your hack politicians. Hillary will get NOTHING done because she's a polarizer and no one will cooperate with her. Same old same old.

Michael G Ventura, CA   April 22nd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Let's GO O!!!! Yes, we can!

texan   April 22nd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Everybody, clinton. Sick and tired and tired sick of the media!

Anonymous   April 22nd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

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EDW   April 22nd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Obama never really had a good base with the geriatric crowd. Meet us in North Carolina for a real showdown. Or should I say a real Clinton shut out.

gary   April 22nd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

SHOW THEM WHERE ITS AT HILLARY.

Jetty   April 22nd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Let the older folks not steal this election from the younger generation who would one way or the other have their hands on the job to put food on the table.

the other jd   April 22nd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

gimme either one, just don't give me weathervan mccain

Maggie   April 22nd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, but I'm not knocking the seniors. I was raised by a grandmother. God bless him, I still hope Obama wins.

Grif   April 22nd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

But more for Hillary this time... I still say. Two Women, Three men, and a Republican Election in November...

Tre   April 22nd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

too bad they dont reach college students in these polls. as they say... watch this!

Obama 08

Herman LA, CA   April 22nd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Barack has to walk a fine line because if he went negative on a white woman he would not stand a chance.

And that's the truth, she can do it to him and its fine but he can't do it to her.

What a shame.

kathy in ohio   April 22nd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

About the polls not working in Philly Bull Obama filled a law suit in ohio too, to keep the polls open where he thought he could get more votes...................CLose them at 8 this is BS

Seattle Mike   April 22nd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

So Hillary's share of older voters is actually shrinking substantially. That can't be good news for her. Shouldn't her trend line be going the other way if she's going to win this nomination?

Lisa   April 22nd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

What happened to Obama? He's falling apart!

Ryan from Indiana   April 22nd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I hope this leads to a huge win. Like mega-big. It's needed to carry into IN and NC. Come on Hoosier state, let's give her the next big win!!!

v.ananthan   April 22nd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

SENIORS DON^T GET BRAINWASHED BECAUSE THEY KNOW THE REALITY..........................

Vince - Phoenix   April 22nd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

so basically....

neither candidate could have said a word... and the results would have been the same...

TELLING, isn't it?

Joe   April 22nd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Bill,

How much is the "operation Caos" alleged by Rush Limgbaugh going to affect the voting in PA? Any signs in the exit polling?

After further review,Texas   April 22nd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Its a shame you wont remember these polls in the morning.

LifeLongDemocrat   April 22nd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Okay. She won. Meet us in North Carolina and Indiana

vic nashville,Tn   April 22nd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Thanks Bill after reading this news I able to breath now
Hillary 08

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