Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
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Candidates shell out the dough
Posted by Stephanie Takach on 16 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Vote 2008
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the two campaigns have bought at least $4.5 million of time for commercials in the closing week.
The article says that Sen. Obama has bought more than $3 million of time for advertising, a new Pa. record. Clinton set her own record in Pa. by purchasing $1.4 million in time.
In addition, 60% of those funds is going towards ads in Philly.
Debate two hours away
Posted by Noah Cohen on 16 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Vote 2008
With two hours until the candidates take the stage Clinton and Obama supporters are rallying outside the Constitution Center. Stay tuned The Triangle’s debate blog for the latest from the debate.
ABC polls pull Obama ahead of Clinton
Posted by Stephanie Takach on 16 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Vote 2008
According to ABC, by a 2-1 margin, Democrats believe Obama is more likely to win than Clinton in the election. According to their polls, Obama is favored 51% in PA to Clinton’s 41%.
Pennsylvanians call Obama more trusting and ABC’s poll revealed that Clinton’s unfavorable rating in PA is 54%.
In the show down tonight, Clinton will face off against Obama is what Pennsylvanias hope are more pressing issues than the cheap shots that have been going on for awhile. After seven weeks off, the two will go head to head tonight.
