Clinton Warns Voters Not To Throw Away Their Vote

From CBS News’ Fernando Suarez:



WEST CHESTER, PA. -- At an outdoor rally in a town one hour outside Philadelphia, Clinton painted a gloomy picture to voters of the current state of the nation including an ongoing war in Iraq, an increasingly ominous relationship with China and the sagging economy here at home. “"We have got to realize that our future really depends on who the next president is, this is not a throw away election, this is one of the most important elections we’ve ever faced.”

Clinton spoke to a crowd of about 400 supporters a day after Barak Obama drew a crowd of over 30,000 at his rally in Philadelphia. “Usually the best way to determine who can withstand the incredible pressures of a political campaign, which believe me when you get into the general election and when you get into the White House the stresses and pressures of the general election and the job are overwhelming,” said Clinton, “And we know that we’ve got to have a president ready on day one to take charge, to give us the right direction and to empower the people of America once again.”

With just four days left before the Pennsylvania primary, Clinton is canvassing the state, hosting five campaign events designed to keep the slim lead she currently holds over Obama here. Clinton once held a 20 point lead in Pennsylvania, which has now shrunk to single digits. Clinton is not taking anything for granted and asked voters to get involved in her campaign.

"I’m asking you to spend whatever time you can between now and when the polls close on Tuesday getting people out to vote, talking to your friends and neighbors,” Clinton said. “When people say they are undecided, talk to them about how you make tough decisions in any other part of your life."