Published: June 11, 2008 08:03 am            

McCain, Obama in Pa. this week in general election preview

PHILADELPHIA — Just as in the Democratic presidential primary, Pennsylvania is already a candidate crossroads in the opening salvos of the general election campaign.

Both major party candidates have their eyes on Pennsylvania’s 21 electoral votes this week.

Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain has an appearance scheduled Wednesday morning at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

And fresh from clinching the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama plans a Friday night fundraiser at a Philadelphia hotel.

McCain strategists hope they can add to their Republican support. They’re trying to appeal to disappointed supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Sen. Bob Casey says Obama should be able to win those Clinton supporters over. But Casey calls Pennsylvania “barely blue” and says it will be a tough state for Democrats to win.

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Information from: The Philadelphia Inquirer, http://www.philly.com

        

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