Sen. Barack Obama "sharpened his tone" against Sen. Hillary Clinton "as the six-week Pennsylvania primary contest raced to a close, with the rivals marshaling extensive resources in a battle for undecided voters and delegates that could determine whether the Democratic nominating fight carries on," the New York Times reports.
"In television commercials and in appearances before crowded rallies, Mr. Obama, of Illinois, cast his opponent in one of the most negative lights of the entire 16-month campaign, calling her a compromised Washington insider. Mrs. Clinton, of New York, responded by suggesting that Mr. Obama's message of hope had given way to old-style politics and asked Democrats to take a harder look at him."
The Washington Post: "The volleying in the final hours reflected the high stakes in Tuesday's contest. Clinton is favored to win, but the senator from New York may still face renewed pressure to end her candidacy unless she rolls up a sizable margin in the popular vote and significant gains in the overall delegate count."
The Los Angeles Times: "A strong showing in Pennsylvania's primary by Obama -- victory or a narrow defeat -- could put added pressure on Clinton to drop out of the race."
April 21, 2008
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