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Inside the Pennsylvania Numbers
The reason McCain worked so hard for Pennsylvania was that he believed he might have a chance with those Democrats who wanted Hillary Clinton to win the party's nomination and who could not quite reconcile themselves to Obama's victory. I talked to a lot of them when I was covering the ...
If it's All About Pennsylvania....
marcambinder.theatlantic.com — Then the Obama campaign is betraying a certain confidence. At this point, there are no plans for... Sen. Obama to visit the state between now and Tuesday. (more) If it's All About Pennsylvania....
Pennsylvania Head Fake? -
politicalwire.com — Political Wire has complete election results . Pennsylvania Head Fake? A Political Wire reader suggests Sen. Barack... Obama's campaign tricked Sen. John McCain into competing in Pennsylvania. 1. Obama's campaign learns McCain has just $37 million ... (more) Pennsylvania Head Fake? -
Inside the Ohio Numbers
corner.nationalreview.com — In addition to the traditional Republican constituency in Ohio, McCain was hoping for significant support among Democrats... who voted for Hillary Clinton. But the exit polls show that of the 16 percent of the electorate who identified themselves as ... (more) Inside the Ohio Numbers
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PUMAs? Not So Much
The Stump — Byron York spots a good number: In addition to the traditional Republican constituency in Ohio, McCain was hoping for significant support among Democrats who voted for Hillary Clinton.  But the exit polls show that of the 16 percent of the electorate who identified themselves as Clinton Democrats, Obama is winning 82-17. Much the same story in PA. --Michael Crowley

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