April 22, 2008
Posted: April 22nd, 2008 05:47 PM ET

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(CNN) - President Bush said the economy is in a slowdown but not in a recession. But Pennsylvania Democrats have a different view, according to just-released exit polls.

Close to 90 percent of Democratic primary voters said the economy is in a recession - 42 percent called it a "serious recession" while 47 percent say it’s a "moderate recession." Only 10 percent agreed with the president that the country is in an economic slowdown.

Who did Pennsylvania voters think could best handle the economy? Close to 30 percent said Clinton and about 20 percent said Obama. Forty-five percent said both would handle it well, while only 6 percent said

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Jon   April 22nd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I just know that that Bush is the reason for the high gas prices. OPEC is a myth... Gas prices are set by the President!! Then he gets all the profits, well, he shares them with Cheney. I can barely afford to fill up both of my H-2s! But there's always enough left for me to play the lotto, and then go to the casino, and then pick up a plasma at Walmarts. When do the Stimulus checks come out???

LifeLongDemocrat   April 22nd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Hillary will not get the nomination. Meet us in N.C

Its got to be Hillary!!!!!!!!   April 22nd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Darn Right! Trisha Im with you the best and only choice for me is Hillary!!!!!!

Mike Birmingham, AL   April 22nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

In case you guys haven't noticed – Trisha goes by several different names on the CNN blogs, but the comment is always the same:

"me and all my friends will vote for McCain if Obama gets nominated"

don't believe her hogwash.

Mike Birmingham, AL   April 22nd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Trisha -

You'd rather sink the Democratic ship than see Obama elected? Obama and Clinton's policies are virtually the same, whereas McCain is trying to out-Bush Bush.

You need to support the Democratic nominee regardless of who wins.

Paul   April 22nd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Here is what is going on. Some Republicans are voting for Obama so Hillary can't win, because McCain will have a harder time beating Clinton. These same voters will then vote for McCain in November.

so be smart and choose Hillary!!!

Joe   April 22nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

If PA voters understand that the economy sucks. Then why would they vote to add four more years to the destructive twenty year Clinton/Bush dynasty.?

sydney   April 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

From an overseas perspective, I find it amazing that people would even consider McCain. First of all, at 72 years of age, you don't even know if he's going to last the term. Second, he represents 20th century politics. Just about every major western country has elected a new, progressive thinking government in the last 8 years, and McCain is very much removed from progressive thinking.
Many countries look to America for guidance, however McCain and to some extend Clinton represent the same over 60, stiff haired, political hack that dominates American politics. Its time for something different. Besides, Obama can't be as bad as Bush, and if he's no good then just boot him out in 4 years.

MPG   April 22nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

And yet they are voting for the experienced co-president whose husband's policies helped to contribute to the current economic and trade deficit, and whose campaign has been practically bankrupt to the point where she could afford to lend her own campaign 5 million dollars. Can she lend me a few bucks too so I can afford to pay for the gas to get to my job while it is still in the U.S.?

Vince - Phoenix   April 22nd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Gas was $20 / barrel when Bush took office...

today, 4/22/08.... $119 / barrel...

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED !

Scott   April 22nd, 2008 6:39 pm ET

What % of the people that stated our ecomony is in a recession know the definition of a recession?

What % of the people that stated the economy is in a recession can discuss the differences between deflation, inflation and stagflation?

What % of the people that were polled trust the media or their peers for all their information regarding the ecomony?

It is just sad. That Pollsters give people possible synpotic answers for very complicated issues.

I want a new political party called the, "Well Informed Party"

Getting Poorer   April 22nd, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Maybe if gas wasn't wasn't over $3.40 a gallon and people weren't paying an extra $40 to $50 dollars extra just to fill up their gas tank , people would be able to spend more and the country wouldn't be in a recession. And its so funny how Oil companies profits are the highest they have ever been. Thank you President Bush!

PA Mom   April 22nd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Trisha - as a woman, how could you vote for McCain if Obama's the nominee???

Don't you know what's at stake over the next 4 years with women's rights?

If Hillary can cause this much divisiveness among her own supporters against a fellow Democrat, she doesn't DESERVE to be the nominee.

I'm disgusted at your comment.

John   April 22nd, 2008 6:18 pm ET

tea party....you are correct...it is a rust belt, but you are gravely mistaken about taxes....try living in Jersey or NY state....talk about taxes....if you want to buy a house, PA is dirt cheap, and taxes aren't bad at all,.....many commute to NJ and even NYC.

Jan   April 22nd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Anything greater than 45% is a win for Sent OBAMA ...

Brandy- I love Obama!   April 22nd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Trisha, that's an idiotic way to view things. People that think like you are the reason we've had Bush too long. For God's sake..... we don't need your vote anyway.

Obama 08

grad student   April 22nd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

The term "recession" has undergone dramatic changes, and it can be pitched in many different ways. But one thing is for sure, the economy is suffering. If we forgo the ideologies that the government is for the people by the people and allowing Uncle Sam to bail out the richest (i.e. Bear Sterns), we will only see countries like China, India, and Brazil becoming the next super powers a lot sooner than we expected. When was the last time the government bailed out millions of us behind in our mortgage payments?

True   April 22nd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

PA can keep voting for Hillary to ship their jobs to another country. Remember the prosperous Clinton years? where are your factory jobs now?

Trisha   April 22nd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

A Clinton win would be better for the democratic party because I believe more people including me would vote McCain if Obama is the Democratic choice but I would vote Clinton if she were the party's choice.

Tea Party   April 22nd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Hells Bells, you live in freaking Pennsylvania... what do you expect, a BUSTLING economy? Pennsylvania is only a step away from being Illinois, and God forbid, *Michigan*.

All three states have insane taxation and a very hostile former-unionized, workforce. NO ONE in their right mind would go to any of the Rust Belt states to start a business. Folks, jobs come from businesses, and when you're hellbent on "punishing the rich," you know, those folks who PROVIDE the jobs you seek, don't be surprised when you have no work.

Venus   April 22nd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Thanks! Go Obama!

Clinton attacks democartes base   April 22nd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

A vote for hillary will lead to a nuclear war....she has stated that id Iran attack another country she willuse nuclear force. So if Iran attacked Syria and has little to do with USA, she would goto a nuclear war.

Remember that Former president Clinton said that she was sleep deprived at 11 pm when hillary made the bosnia comments.....Do you want someone who is going to make a mistake at 11pm-3am-6am?

Also Veterans will not vote for hillary, everyone i have talked to including myself think it is iressponsible and just evil to make a joke at the expense of US soldiers dealing with being shot at.....

American Veteran   April 22nd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

President Bush is a lot like Bill and Hillary Clinton Lie and Liars are in good company.

America needs a change.

gerard morei   April 22nd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Clinton will handle everything better than Obama or McCain.

Spencer Velott, Oregon   April 22nd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

The economy will thrive as soon as Bush gets out of office, no matter what. The rest of the world might take us seriously again and things could then only go up!

John   April 22nd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Are they "bitter"?

***AMERICAN***   April 22nd, 2008 5:53 pm ET

That is hard to believe. I am shocked!

The Austrian   April 22nd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

And why shouldn't they? Optomism alone doesn't fix a broken economy. Still, the sad thing is that a shady outlook of the economy TYPICALLY leads to accusations of capitalism failing, which in turn leads to acceptance of more state control of the economy, which leads to voters turning out in large numbers to elect socialist officials. It's a downward spiral.

the other jd   April 22nd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

either hillary or barak would be better than weathervane mccain...
please dems, pull together!

Grif   April 22nd, 2008 5:51 pm ET

So doe's the "Whole World at Large"... If you don't put in, you can't take out..

Jessica   April 22nd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Only 6 percent said.....
What?

jeremy   April 22nd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

wow what a scholar this guy is.

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