Clinton and Obama push economic plans in Pennsylvania
In Pittsburgh and Center City Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama dominated the state’s AFL-CIO convention coverage as April 22 primary nears. Obama railed against corporate excess, pledging NAFTA renegotiation and stronger labor provisions, while Clinton listened to local leaders, advocated vocational training returns, and urged tax policy that curbs offshore oil profits.
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Florida Democrats push to seat delegation at nominating convention
DNC seeks to repair ties with Florida as Dean vows to seat the Florida delegation, urging a path back into the convention. Delegates were stripped earlier for a January primary, with mixed reactions in South Florida as Obama and Clinton supporters weigh fairness and impact on the nomination. Clinton won 50 percent, Obama 33 percent in the 29 primary.
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Clinton Holds Edge Over Obama in Key State Polls
A Quinnipiac poll shows Hillary Clinton leading Barack Obama in three swing states against John McCain. In Florida Clinton 44 percent to McCain 42 with Obama at 37, while in Pennsylvania she leads Obama 50-41. The survey notes Clinton’s strength among white voters aids her overall lead.
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