News Reports
Obama's first general election ad to run in PA
June 20, 2008
A recent Quinnipiac poll shows Senator Barack Obama leading Senator John McCain 52 - 40 in Pennsylvania and two other swing states - Florida and Ohio with strong support from women, African Americans, and younger voters. After losing Pennsylvania's primary, Senator Barack Obama is hoping to attract more voters to his camp with his first general election ad to run in the Keystone State. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Also, Senator John McCain's ads.
Election watchers anticipate statewide Presidential poll
June 16, 2008
The presidential candidates and early poll numbers are starting to roll into the Keystone state as the general election contest for Pennsylvania heats up. Democrats have won PA in the past four presidential elections and it is clear that both campaigns are digging in for a long fight. Over the last week, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama have both paid a visit to Philadelphia. With the first Quinnipiac poll of Pennsylvania general election voters expected out this week, pundits are weighing in on the importance of this state. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler talked to a local GOP consultant for his thoughts. Listen to the mp3 »
Some African-American voters believe Senator Obama faces greater security risks than other recent presidential candidates
June 13, 2008 
On the road to becoming the Democratic party's presumptive nominee, Senator Barack Obama gave what many consider a landmark speech on race at the National Constitution Center in March. It served as a stage for themes he's made cornerstones of his campaign - healing wounds from a racially-divided past of slavery, segregation, and a series of assasinations of civil rights leaders. As the country's first African-American to win a major party's nomination, some are concerned racial tensions could pose a threat to Senator Obama. A recent Gallup Poll shows close to 6 in 10 black Americans believe Senator Obama faces even greater security risks than other recent presidential candidates. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Garden State's women give Obama the edge
June 12, 2008
New Jersey women are giving Senator Barack Obama an edge over Senator John McCain according to a Quinnipiac Poll released today. The poll shows senator obama's double-digit lead among women is propelling him to a 45 - 39% lead in the garden state. More from WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler. Listen to the mp3 »
Residents and politicians are struggling to decide who to support in the Presidential race
June 5, 2008
The presidential contest between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton has been charged and at times divisive. Senator Clinton has plenty of fans in the Keystone State and that was reflected in her convincing victory back in April's primary. Now as the fight winds down, politicians who backed Clinton aren't the only ones struggling to decide who to support. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Local Clinton supporters say a dream ticket is possible
June 4, 2008
Several undecided Pennsylvania superdelegates have come out in support of Barack Obama since he clinched the Democratic nomination on Tuesday. Senator Hillary Clinton has not yet bowed out but is making herself available as Obama's running mate. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Obama clinches nomination
June 4, 2008
The Associated Press is reporting that Barack Obama has effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, based on their tally of convention delegates. The tally put Obama over the top Tuesday, ahead of the results from the day's final primaries in Montana and South Dakota. The long primary race - which ended up pitting Barack Obama against Senator Hillary Clinton had divided the party both nationally and locally. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
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