Clinton Shows Confidence at Campaign Rally
(CBS)
SCRANTON, PA. - Hillary Clinton’s first campaign stop on the eve of the Pennsylvania primary was to Scranton, the town where her father was born and raised, a town she says she has visited for years and a place Clinton claims helped shape her values.
Clinton’s speech was short and to the point at an event that felt more like a victory rally. The rambunctious crowd oftentimes cut into Clinton’s remarks with chants of “One more day to victory!” or “Madame President!”
Clinton told the crowd “I know you don’t need another speech, you’re already convinced. I know that you understand why you are working so hard because it’s not about me, it’s about us. Because we have to do this together, and you know that I will never forget, I will never forget the people here.”
Two new polls show Clinton with sizeable leads over her opponent Barack Obama, and in an interview this morning on a local radio show Obama said “I’m not predicting a win.” But with the nomination at stake, Clinton is not taking any chances here. She told supporters that she needs them to turn out to vote and she encouraged them to volunteer to take voters to the polls, even make phone calls on her behalf.
Clinton ended her speech saying, “Some people say yes we can, but that doesn’t mean we will. I believe we will if we have the right leadership! If you stand for me, I will go to the White House and fight for you every single day!”
Clinton is scheduled to hit major media markets today to maximize her efforts at reaching voters. She is also expected to attend two rallies with her husband, former President Bill Clinton.
