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Right down to the wire
Posted April 28, 2008 at 4:35 AM

After watching my video on Barack Obama visiting Plainfield, it might seem that everyone in Indiana is happy he came here. Well, whether they agree with his political stances or not, they are excited that Indiana counts for once.

"No matter what candidate comes here, I am just glad it shows that Indiana matters," said Emma Jay, a student at Plainfield High School, where Barack Obama made his first stop in Indiana. "This will encourage our generation to get involved."

Because Indiana has one of the last primaries, each party usually has its candidate by the time Hoosiers cast their vote on the first Tuesday in May. But this time, the race for the Democratic Party nomination is still on.

According to a poll done by the Indianapolis Star, Barack Obama has won over 41 percent of democratic voters, but Hillary Clinton is gaining momentum with 38 percent of the vote, and it appears she may take the lead after her recent victory in Pennsylvania.

Clinton also has another edge in Indiana — the support of Sen. Evan Bayh, a democratic politician in Indiana with a long history in the state. His name has long been tossed around as a possible vice president candidate in several elections, but during Clinton's recent stop to Terre Haute, Ind. they looked particularly like a pair.

Indiana also made the national news with another Clinton — Chelsea. At her recent stop to Butler University in Indianapolis, she was asked how her father's affair would influence her mother's campaign. Chelsea told the student it was none of his business and moved on. But, the mainstream media did not. The student appeared on CNN, Fox, and several local channels.

Former President Bill Clinton has also been campaigning for his wife around the state, making stops in Muncie, Indianapolis, Bloomington, and other smaller towns throughout the state.

Any Hoosier turning on their radio or television will notice the amount of ads each democratic candidate is running, and in the next weeks leading up to the election it is sure to be stepped up more now than ever.
 
 
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