Clinton, Obama to debate in Philadelphia
Noah Cohen
Issue date: 3/7/08 Section: News
Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will debate in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center April 16, according to a press releases from both the campaigns.
A National Constitution Center spokeswoman confirmed the debate would be held at the Center.
"Senator Obama welcomes the opportunity to openly debate Senator Clinton on the issues important to Americans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania and hopes that she will accept these invitations as well," said Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton in a statement.
"Hillary is prepared to show she has real solutions for the problems facing residents of the Keystone State," said a statement from the Clinton campaign.
The Pennsylvania primary is April 22 and media attention has focused on the state as a key factor in the election.
ABC News in Philadelphia confirmed the debate for April 16 but could not confirm who would moderate the debate and the specific location.
Stay tuned to The Triangle's web site for the latest updates on the Pennsylvania primary.
A National Constitution Center spokeswoman confirmed the debate would be held at the Center.
"Senator Obama welcomes the opportunity to openly debate Senator Clinton on the issues important to Americans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania and hopes that she will accept these invitations as well," said Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton in a statement.
"Hillary is prepared to show she has real solutions for the problems facing residents of the Keystone State," said a statement from the Clinton campaign.
The Pennsylvania primary is April 22 and media attention has focused on the state as a key factor in the election.
ABC News in Philadelphia confirmed the debate for April 16 but could not confirm who would moderate the debate and the specific location.
Stay tuned to The Triangle's web site for the latest updates on the Pennsylvania primary.
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DONNA
posted 3/13/08 @ 7:40 PM EST
Hopefully Hillary won't whine about who's being asked the questions first! Obama is for a change we so desperatly need. Hillary will just bring the same old same old! GO OBAMA!!
kim
posted 3/17/08 @ 12:54 PM EST
Obama is for change, but what kind of change exactly?? At least hillary has an agenda and a plan. GO Hillary!
Change for the better
posted 3/17/08 @ 1:40 PM EST
Obama actually has an impressive senate record when compared to Hillary's. Check the facts. Please don't believe the rhetoric being spewed by the Clintons. (Continued…)
Gus
posted 3/17/08 @ 2:42 PM EST
Kim, are you an idiot? Clinton and Obama's platforms are about 85% the same, and the other 15% is pretty close. To accuse Obama of not having a plan is accusing Clinton of the same thing with how close the two are. (Continued…)
mike
posted 3/24/08 @ 12:12 AM EST
BELOW --- IS WHAT WAS SENT BY ME TO FOX NEWS
Wright controversy is also a FOX fabrication
Please do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes of your time to see and hear the FULL SERMONS of Obama's Pastor and then let your conscious speak. (Continued…)
mepeter
peter
posted 3/24/08 @ 12:13 AM EST
BELOW --- IS WHAT WAS SENT BY ME TO FOX NEWS
Wright controversy is also a FOX fabrication
Please do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes of your time to see and hear the FULL SERMONS of Obama's Pastor and then let your conscious speak. (Continued…)
mepeter
tina
posted 3/24/08 @ 12:14 AM EST
Commander- in- Chief! Hillary Clinton? I would hate to think what would happen if the wife of Bill Clinton was answering the phone at 3:00 AM.
In the 9/11 Commission Report on page 128 is: a copy of the Presidential Daily Brief received by President William J. (Continued…)
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ex_clinton
posted 3/24/08 @ 12:15 AM EST
YOU MUST BE AN IDIOT ----If after watching this video – you still believe that Clintons are a God given Gift for USA.
The Clinton Chronicles - Americans for Honest Government
http://video. (Continued…)
mepeter
tina
posted 3/24/08 @ 12:17 AM EST
Records of these two candidates should be scrutinized in order to make an informed decision.
Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term (6yrs. (Continued…)
mepeter
tina
posted 3/24/08 @ 12:19 AM EST
INTERESTING FRIENDS OF HILLARY CLINTON
http://prorev.com/hillaryfriends.htm
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 1----SANDY BERGER -- Berger plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unauthorized removal and retention of classified material
CLINTON FRIEND NR. (Continued…)
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