Uh…. the Democrats?

Since Obama is making all the gains, he is. Everywhere people get to see him, he seems to win them over. The more people know about Hillary, the less they like her.

Prevailing sense would say it benefits Obama, but you never know.

Of course, Hillary’s last few days will probably hurt her more than any recent voter registrations will help either candidate.

hopefully Sde. Obama. There is absolutely NO doubt that his presence in this race for the presidency has aspired people who have had no hope in status quo to get out and vote because they have a candidate who truly offers change.

Think about it, Jack–how long has it been since you have seen so many young people who actually think someone might have an interest in what they are thinking since they will be inheriting the financial mess the Bush administration has left us with. They finally see a hope at the end of the tunnel and therefore Barack has cut her huge lead in PA.

Carol
Knoxville, TN

Simple, Jack, Obama does. His campaign is responsible for the record numbers of voter registration and rally attendance. People are finally getting interested in politics again. Did you know that in Australia and many other countries, it is the law to vote?

Any time a large turnout happens, it is good for the people. But it also says volumes about the State of the Union! We are barreling down an economic dirt road and the bridge is out, Jack! The stock market is simply trying to make everything look good so they can get Big investors out! It’s going to tank big time, you better get your money out now! Obama can’t fix it, doesn’t have a clue! McCain, doesn’t see a problem!!!!!!!!

In a word? America. Patsy in NE.

Is this yet another setup question to push Obama? Are we to assume that most or all new voters will vote for him? We won’t really know until April 22nd, will we? Perhaps many of these new voters are simply sick and tired of having the networks tell them who to nominate!

The person who poured alot of resources in the get out to vote drive and that person is of course Barack Obama he is the reason we have all these new voters.

The people of PA. One of the critical states for Democrats.

Definitely not the good republicans left in the state that are still in their right minds!

Jack,
Clearly Obama. , but is it because they love him, or hate her?

Hillary does as most of them just as in Texas and Mississippi are republicans that want her to get the nomination since they believe and rightfully so that she will lose to McCain. I wish is was to our country’s benefit that this many people wanted to get involved in the direction we’re going but unfortunately my faith is not there today.

Obama, If the people of the Penn. state have listen and read the news
they should be able make the right vote.

Duh.

Patricia in Idaho

Well if we look at the polls over the past few months, I would say Barack Obama is benefiting.

On February 4, the polls had Hillary Clinton ahead by about 23%. Over the past 2 months, and especially after Super Tuesday (March 4) we’ve seen record number of voter registrations in PA and the gap has closed by 10% - 13%.

The Amish. All of you campaign workers come to Amish country; sit at a 60 foot long table with total strangers, eat portions of food you never that tought you could manage, enjoy that ‘I’m so full I’m going to burst’ feeling. Hey Jack, What goes, ‘Clop, clop, Bang! Clop, clop, Bang?’
A drive by shooting in an Amish neighborhood.

Jack I hope it benifits Hillary. When people realize that she will put this country back on the course to be once again respected by other countrys not like it has been since Bush has been in office. We need to get out of debt like it was when Bill was President.
Dorothy Delong Lucasville Ohio

We all do Jack. This record turnout is a pretty good sign that we can bury the republicans face down come November so they can see where the “heck” they’re going.

The main man, Obama, will benefit the most.

Obviously from the recent poll numbers, Obama will benefit.

The American people. Record Registration creates record Participation, and that can do nothing but good. All of America benefits everytime the voter rolls increase, because here The People Rule. It doesn’t really matter which democrat is voted for, because both are good candidates with almost identical Ideas and Ideals.

Mike, From Staten Island, New York.

Barack Obama benefits the most with the record voter registration! He has shown with his campaign that he can reach out and connect with the young and old voters!

The Democrats..DUH?

and the eventual nominee which at this point appears to be Obama.

Hopefully either Democrat candiate unless the Republicans are switching party only to vote in Nov for McCain and hurt the Democrats.

Hi Jack, I would say Obama but there are so many rumours on the street than the Republicans have registered to vote for Hillary because they see he as their best chance I am not sure. Jack with the greatest of respect the American voting system has so many holes in it you could use is as a watering can.

David
Dartmouth Nova Scotia

Obama, simply because he is the catalyst, the inspiration and the resurrected hope of not just the young and first time voters, but also those who have been disaffected from the American political process over the last several decades.

Barack Obama will. He’s been able to excite and energize the electorate far more than HRC has. Hillary will only benefit if a large portion of the new voters are cross-over Republicans who listen to Rush Limbaugh and want to keep her in the race.

Jack,

The Democratic candidate does, even if PA goes for Clinton and Obama wins the nomination. When this political hurricane passes, Democrats in PA will collect their thoughts and belongings and rebuild their political lives right where they used to be, which is in the Democratic Party. Once Clinton is out of the race, PA Democrats will realize they are still Democrats and Obama is still leaps and bounds better than McCain when it comes to the issues they care about - the War in Iraq and the economy.

Brian
Moscow, Idaho

I think it’s clear that the Chinese do.

Nobody benefits.The voters lose all the time,primaries,general elections,doesn’t matter. You vote,you lose!

No One. After the primaries, all these new registrations will be so upset with whoever wins, that they will go back to not voting at all.

obama,he’s the only one that has inspired disenfranchised and newer young voters to turn out to vote.hillary’s voters and supporters,have been there since the beginning.and some of them seem to be moving to obamas side,the more they see what he’s brought to this race.

I’m going to be an optimist, Jack, and assume that all of the newly registered voters are legally eligible. Having said that, it would be Senator Obama who has drawn first timers to the polls. He gives faith to the most jaded of cynics. America is going to teach Tina Turner how to comeback.

Hi Jack:

Obama.

Hillary Clinton benefits more from the record voter registration because the voters swing toward Clinton strengths.

Obama of course.

OBAMA. The gains reported by the different polls is evidence that Obama stands to gain from the record voter registration. Prior to the late rush for registration, Clinton had a comfortable lead but since the close of registration, Obama has been inching his way up the poll numbers. This is evidence that either Clinton supporters are backing down or that the new registrants did so for Obama. It is difficult to be very definitive though unless you have governor Rendells cystal ball Jack’s age-borne wisdom.

Obama benefits immediately because he just may carry the state. In the long haul, all Americans will benefit because this pretty much secures the General election for the Democrats. We will finally be rid of Bush and hopefully our troops will come home and the entire economy may improve.

The Republicans are trying to disrupt the democratic by influencing the Democratic race with their vote. Hillary will be allowed to continue on in the race when she would have really been out after Ohio and Texas. the Texas primary vote wasn’t really representative of the deomocratic vote but the caucus vote bought out real democratics. PA dosen’t have a caucus but with Hillary’s lies and misspeakings and the Mr Penn’s debacle the race may be close. I think Hillary is stubborn and cares only for herself. and can’t bring herself to lose to Obama Hillary McCains gets stronger everyday because you won’t except what we all know to be our nominee. No Superdelegate will vote for you. What is more important Hillary your pride or the Democratic Party Success in Nov.? How will the party remember you?

hillary may benefit the most because of the hard working blue collar people in pennsylvania, however the real benefit goes to the entire democratic party. the more people coming out to vote shows how dissatisfied they are with the current administration and determined to force change. everyone benefits from it. i hope this continues through november so that january 20, 2009 we can say goodbye to the worst president and administration in history.

That depends on if the new voters are informed, intelligent, and thoughtful. If this is true then all Americans will benefit. If in fact they are uninformed, mindless, automatons then in a real sense they have the ability to do far more damage than good.

It sounds like Obama did most of the leg work. His skills as a community organizer has come in pretty handy for the democratic party. Even it some of those new sign-ups vote for Clinton, Obama will win in the eyes of the DNC, who see those new registers as new blood for the party.

I’d have to say the people. There is a new found ground-swell of enthusiasm in the latter half of the democratic primary season, that is unprecedented in modern times! The unsolicitated number of new voters makes the “American Political System”, a remarkable testimonial to our forefathers genius of a “Living,Breathing, and Spiritual Constitution” for the people,and by the people. Amen Brother!

All the citizens of America.

Jack,

The Democratic Party.

Jack, . . .This is not just an election, this is a revolution. A phenomenon
not seen since the 60’s. I even pulled my old bell bottoms out of the
closet, along with my Seals and Croft album. The beneficiary of this
record turn out will be We The People, that is, after we elect Senator Barrack Obama.

Yes We Can.

The people of PA and the American people benefit if they vote Democratic and for Hillary Clinton.

Iwould think it is obvious that Obama is the one who will benefit the most from new voters, exit polls have shown that most of them vote for him. That is why polls of “likely to vote” (based on previous voting) are so inaccurate, as they track people who voted dem in previous elections. Hillary gets her support from hard core dems. who would probably vote dem. no matter who it was. In the general election, they will probably vote for Obama, as will the majority of the newly registered. That last group may well go for McCain if Hillary is the dem. nominee. It is not that the country is not ready for a woman, just not THIS woman.

Obama has been campaigning hard in Pennsylvania. His ads are dwarfing hers, and his poll numbers show that he is rapidly catching up to Clinton. She is starting to appear like the second Democratic choice in the national media. The new Pennsylvania voters are registering because they are motivated. Obama has the clear momentum again - They would most likely be his supporters.

Certainally not the American people.
The Democrats and Republicans are doing so much damage to what was our United States that it will be amazing if we can ever regain our place in the world.
With the way the US is self destructing I am not at all worried about terrorists.

You do Jack….You get to brag on Obama more than ever..

Obama should, but it all depends on where these new voters come from. I mean, yes some of them are the young who have not registered before( Obama surporters according to the polls), some may be those independent thinkers who have never felt much of a party affiliation( Obama again), more still might be Republicians looking to cause mischief in the Democratic race( Clinton I think).

This is an easy one Jack. Democracy benefits. It’s just too bad that it took 8 years of Bush/Cheney driving us into the ground to get people out to exercise their constitutional right.

Jack Obama definately benefits from new voters. They like him. He is down to earth and new face in washington. I used to be a republican but became upset with the way my party has acted in washington.

I will be voting for Obama in the fall.

You mean which Democrat benefits the most, don’t you? Hillary “should” benefit the most but not as significantly as she would have several weeks ago. Back then I thought she would lead Obama by 20 lengths (or 20 points in human parlance). Today, I think she’ll be lucky to best him by 6 lengths. By the time Pennsylvanians finally vote I think there’s a better than even chance Obama will win by a nose.

You know the answer Jack is’s John McCain. Do all you Librocrats actually believe that the surge in the DemoRat regestration are people who are going to vote for either Clinton or Obama in November? NOT! We are trying to influnce who is going to be the opposition, I personally have switched to vote for Obama because I can’t stomache Hillary! It happened in Texas, Ohio, and Mississippi GOP voters voting for Hillary just to make the primary season last a little bit longer so Clinton and Obama to attack each other and dirty each other up. I havent had rthis much fun since I voted for Jessy and then voted for BUSH 1.

Jack, it’s the entire country that benefits. It has been the excitement among young people - black and white - toward the Obama candidacy that has bouyed new registration, but that excitement, translated into greater participation throughout the electorate, can only serve to expand the true measure of our democracy.

Jack-

That’s easy. The Democrats benefit the most.

The real fight is supposed to be reserved for the general election.

Record voter turnout in Pennsylvania and across the nation is a by- product of Americas infatuation with tabloid news and shock value journalism.

As the line between professional journalism and ratings mongering becomes blurred so too does the publics ability to distinguish between a real life situation and a situation comedy.

In the short term the democratic party may benefit from the influx of new voters, if they hang around long enough to impact the general election this fall. But in the long term, I think once the media stops hyping the election as if it were a prize fight, most folks will go back to “Big Brother” or “The Flavor of Love”, or move on to the shock T.V. flavor of the month.

Andre,
Miami, Florida

Jack
After the terrible week the Clinton campaign just had, the primary in Pennsylvania will be a close one. It would not surprise me to see Obama take this state then on to North Carolina where he will win hands down.

That remains to be seen. All the voter turn out in the whole country is not going to make any difference if even after the democrats vote the super delegates go against the popular vote. All those people that turned out to have a fair and impartial election will be robbed for all their time and effort.
In almost any election half of the people are unhappy with the results and then after 4 years the other half that were happy become disillusioned. Voting isn’t everything it is cracked up to be. be careful what you wish for. You might just get it!

no brainer — THE AMERICAN VOTING CITIZENS

It’s the American people that benefit. After years of low-turnout, people are making themselves heard. Regardless of which candidate you support, I think you have to hand it to Senator Obama for mobilizing so many people and changing the way this race has been conducted.

I think that the people who should be benifted is the people arselves. We the people should be the ones who benfit the regstartion at the Pennsylvania primary.Tell those people that we are the ones, We derserve the right ot speak….
El Monte,California

No one can tell now, but if past trends are anything to go by, then OBAMA might perform better than the polls are saying, as new voters usually vote for OBAMA.

I am sure it will be Hillary and the people of Pennsylvania because they are making the right choice by favoring Hiillary! She is our best and most qualified candidate, Jack, regardless of your favoritism for Obama!
Mecca from Puerto Rico

Obama benefits most by bringing in young voters, independents and 52 year old white republican women like me who will vote for him!

In a Change election, the one who benefits the most is Barack Obama. Because Hillary Clinton is status quo. You can’t reinvent a Clinton and dress her up in a pantsuit and call it “Change.” Sorry.

Hillary will benefit. She is a fighter and resilient and that’s what Pennsylvanians love. Her well-received tv appearances over the past couple days, the Press now acknowledging that she didn’t lie about the hospital incident, and her appearance/speech at the Iraq hearing today will solidify and increase her numbers with Pennsylvanians .

Jack, one would assume it would be obama, but in every big state this has been the projection by the so called pundits. Then a funny thing happens on election day. Hillary Clinton wins. So, we will see if this holds true in Pa., but to answer your question, HRC will be the one that benefits.
Ben David
Meridian, Ms.

Ahhh, the eventual Democratic nominee?

But I think McCain may also benefit in November. Folks around here seem to support Clinton, but the second choice is McCain. The reason for this paradox? It appears that after 8 years of Bush, folks here want someone less naive and more worldly. Obama doesn’t appear to fit the bill in many minds.

The American public.

More democratic voters makes it more likely someone willing to end Bush’s policies gets into the white house. November can’t come soon enough.

Perhaps Hillary at this point. But 2 weeks from today, it could well be Barack! I hope so!!

It doesn’t matter to me who benefits Jack, until the general election, because I would hope those Democratic voters who registered during this primary will also get up & vote for a Democrat for President.
Patricia
Palmdale, Ca.

I believe that they both will benefit in some form or fashion. The fact is that Hillary will probably win Pennsylvania, but again that is a moot point….she cannot make up the difference in the gap of delegates and popular votes by which Obama is leading. I think CNN is making a mountain out of a mole hill here….

It will benefit Barack Obama. New registrations are generally younger people who are known to flock to Obama. I believe Obama has Pennslyvania in the bag!!!! If anyone wonders why, just ask Hillary about those Bosnia bullets! How could you run a country if you can’t even “remember” that you when you arrived, you calmly walked to your limo?! Its Hillary Clinton who wouldn’t be able to answer those 3 AM phone calls!

OBAMA 08!

Probably Rush Dirtbag Limbaugh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

America and the world benefit of course. It tells the whole world that America is desperate for change and it’s gonna happen.

If you look around most trouble come from countries where their leaders are old and have old-view no change keep status quo thinking. What about us young idealistic thinkers? And there’s nothing wrong with being old–older folk if they don’t suffer from dementia like Jimmy Carter are visionary and statemen who actually want better world just like I do. Look at Charleston Heston that guy was liberal-like in young life, then he gets old and gets cold-stone crazy with NRA–he had alzheimers, dementia–that’s what is ruling the world and sending young people like me to fight their wars, barbaric thinking.

The world can still learn from the likes of Jimmy Carter. So greater voter turnout benefits Obama for sure.

Jack,

Clearly Obama benefits the most…he draws the biggest crowds, the most excitement and has created new registrants from young and college level kids, independents etc. getting motivated. Hillary draws mostly the typical, tried and true democratic registrant who has already been there over the years. The enthusiasm is for Obama even if the majority (barely) in PA are still for Clinton.

As voter registration increases, Hillary’s lead decreases. Coincidence? No way. Obama’s responsible for most of the new Democrats and he’ll surely benefit from them. (Sorry to disappoint, Rush.)

Boise, Idaho

Record voter turnout indicates one thing: change: Barack Obama gets elected in November, Hillary remains “Senator Clinton” (at most, thankfully), and America benefits.

Jack, the Democratic Party benefits from registering people in such high numbers. Its uncertain if a particular candidate will benefit, but Obama and Clinton are to be credited for bringing new people out and into the party. I think the Republicans are in big trouble come November.

That depends on who it is that is registering. If it is Republicans registering so that they may influence the Democrat Primary, then it will help Obama, if it is all new voters it will help Clinton.

New voters come from previously underrepresented groups, young voters and independents. These groups have been in Obama’s corner in previous primaries. Clinton’s support comes more often from the traditional Democratic base. She could get a bump from new woman voters, but overall, advantage Obama.

Easy! The Democratic party benefits in November! And since Obama has closed the gap so much, he is getting the majority of those voters.

Love you JACK, Good for dem DEMS. NOW Please send me a copy of your great,great book. thanks Jack/

I think the voters as well as the candidates will benefit in the Pennsylvania Primary. The large numbers of registrants show that people are relaly interested in this election and want our government to serve us better.

Well I guess that depends from what segment of the population of PA the greatest percentage of new voters come from. If it is the under 30 crowd or African Americans, it will help Obama. Otherwise it will bolster Clinton on April 22, and possibly McCain in Nov. if Clinton is not the Democratic nominee.

People in PA seem to see Obama as mostly fluff and little substance. Guess that’s because he was a state senator little more than 3 years ago, and has spent 1/2 of his time in the US Senate running for President. When has he had time to gather the necessary experience?

Jack,
The registration exercise was for “first timers” and ” new converts”and you know who these grps vote for…

If you still cant get it, check the trend in the latest PA polls( PPP,Rasmussen, ARG, etcs )

-Edwin Mims
Jackson MS.

The American people are benefiting from this great process. The government cannot ignore us any longer. This year the voters are the difference makers.

I think the Democratic party does. It is sending a loud shout out to the Republicans, It will be the democrats in November and this is just a small hint as to what will happen in the general election. This is the first time people have been so intrested and actively participating in this whole process. The amount of money being raised by the democrats should tell us so much. People are hard pressed to part with money these days, but they are still donating to the democrats that is for sure. People have to admit the intrest and excitement being exhibited in the selection of the democratic nominee is like something we have never seen and probably never will again.

Both should benefit from the registeration. I think Obama will have the edge with the young voters. Of course they will not vote in November and they can complain with us old folks about MCCain. The old folk retired want have to stand in those long unemployment line.

I benefit, Jack…and so do you. We all benefit when Americans participate in and influence our country and it’s leaders. The silent majority is rapidly being replace by a very lloud and vocal majority. At least President Bush has finally reach his goal of uniting us all….uniting us for change.

NO DOUBT , OBAMA

Jack, The democrats—both of them benefit from higher registration in PA, but it saddens me as to why so few people vote in elections to begin with. More than 4000 US troops lost there lives in Iraq already, much less the countless number of critically injured—just to allow Iraqis to vote in there country. I find it absolutely APPAULLING that while so many want this unnecessary war to end, - as do I -so many people in this country do take the time to vote in elections–then they criticize policy made in Washington when things don’t go as planned—they have only thenselves to blame for thier lack of committment to our governing process. Shame on them—vote or shut up!!!!!!

Jack,

This benefits Obama more that Hillary. Simply put, Obama gains more support as people get to know him. Hillary on the other hand relies on the Clinton name and her husbands legacy. I get the feeling that thousands of new voters are not running out to sign up for a canidate who misspeaks on a daily basis. If Hillary gets the nomination, I’m writing your name in Jack.

MIchael
El Segundo Ca

Don’t elections always turn on the weather? If it’s raining racial doubt, the tide will be with Clinton. But I forecast high winds instead. With strong gusts of false information and spin enough to spawn a funnel cloud. Surprisingly, all that turbulence might just help Obama, because as the sun sets on Clinton’s presidential aspirations, the smell of her desperation lingers in the air like burnt lilies. Obama will rise, because the season we’re in is Spring, when the smell of new life permeates everything and we forget for awhile that we’re supposed to be cynical.

Jack, We all do. When more people participate in our election process, we start talking and listening to others. This will benefit all of us and our country in the end.

If the new voter are African American or twenty-somethings, Obama. Otherwise, advantage Clinton. In November, I don’t think it will matter. Although a “blue” state, the rumblings here suggest McCain will take PA in Nov. if Clinton is not the Dem’s nominee. Haven’t seen the “Obamamania” develop here like it apparently did in states like GA, ID, WY, KS, WI, and SC. Hey aren’t almost all of those “red” states?

Depends on how many loud mouthed Rush the dill weed registered for no reason than to boost Clinton’s chances of winning because they worry McCain can’t beat Obama.
IF Clinton is able to steal this election? One would have to ask how much of her support is actually the democrats and how much belong to people sitting at home laughing their butts off at our stupidity.

Who was the .3 voter of the 8.3 registered ones?

Obama will benefit since it was his campaign that caused all the excitement, provided the impetus, and encouraged voters of all ilk to get off their asses.

Obama if PA wake up and do the right thing. They can also do like Ohio did and vote for a NAFTA supporter and a very big supporter of free-trade without regulations and fair treatment. PA, don’t make the same mistake that Ohio did or else you will be like Upstate NY, begging for jobs to come back and also moving to Canada. Thanks Hillary.

Obama 08

Pennsylvania is Hillary country. Therefore a large Pennsylvania turn out favors Hillary. Sorry Jack!

Jerry Wilson
Broken Arrow,OK

The Democrats of course but specifically Obama. There is little or no reason for this phenomenon other than the excitement generated by a candidate who seems to have integrity and an admirable grasp of reality which is totally absent in the other two candidates.

Barack Obama Jack. The people are determined NOT to have “more of the same” and certainly NOT a continuation of Duh-Duh-Dubya’s “ship of fools”. We want a new direction. We are seeking a government that is responsive to our needs…our will…OUR COUNTRY!
Deaf and insensitive is NOT the way to serve the American People. Incumbents beware…you are on probation and a third party is on the horizon.

“Experience” = “more of the same”

The people that registered to vote do. Because when they vote, they have a right to complain about the bums. And the only thing I hope is that we throw all the bums out! Since a lot of us vote, maybe we can get our constitution and civil rights back. We have to vote, our constitution is in deep doo-doo. (I think that is where Georgie and Dicky are)

Jack, I would think Obama benefits most. Clinton is supposed to win in Pennsylvania, but if more people get to know and like Obama, the race there may be close if not an upset.

It is yet to be determined Jack. I have bad feelings over such a high democratic registration. Remember that republicans could be trying to influence democrats nomination by choosing the losing candidate, in hopes of continuing the current state of the democratic party, then switching sides in november. They did it in Texas and Ohio. That could be in fact Hillary’s chance to win the nomination.

Jack, I believe it’s Obama, he has clearly brought many people to the voting booths, he’s raised his money through mostly internet donations so the people he is beholding to are the people of the country, not lobbyist and corporate hacks. I haven’t seen this many young people involved in politics since JFK. I also believe when Hillary trys to explain the money being paid to her husband from Columbian officials she’s going to have much explaining to do.
Sue-Idaho

To be determined on April 22, Jack.

clinton

My “hope” is that it means support for Senator Obama because we
truly need a new direction for the WAR, the ECONOMY, & just to feel
good about where the U.S. is headed in our future!!!

Margie
Queen Creek, Az.

Admittedly I am an Obama supporter. However I feel it’s clear that when he spends considerable one on one time with voters as he is in Pennsylvania, he profits with votes. Having heard him speak in person, I feel he has charisma and is a captivating speaker. I expect to see Barack Obama as the candidate who will profit most from the high voter registration. And my hope is that if my prediction is correct, Hillary will listen to those who are telling her it’s time to pull out of the race. In the long run it will benefit her as well as the Democrats.

Jack: Hillary will win Pa. 57% to 43%.

Hi Jack, Obama benefits hands down, and especially because O will get most of the younger voters and that could lead to him winning in PA

Obama 08

it has to benefits obama, hillary had a big lead and now she dont . i hope the people wake up and see hillary as she is and vote for obama.

I’m thinking the numbers for PA are about the same in every state. That’s probably the biggest reason any polls showing a matchup between McCain and either HIllary or Obama are not worth the keyboard it’s typed from. Addkitionally, If I may be so bold, look for a Democrat controlled Senate, 58 to 42 at least, and a House at 255 to 180. Yes Jack, people are that sick and tired of the GOP waste of lives, money, and more than either, the wasting of the Constitution. .

Barack Obama. New voters mean dumb voters. Rick, Yakima, Wa.

The Republicans. “Ditto-heads” in Pennsylvania are registering as Democrats as they did in Texas to help Hillary, prolong the suicidal Democratic primary standoff, and eventually help McCain win.

The Democrats do Jack..and therefore ultimately Obama! Hillary will win Pennsylvania by between 6% and 15% but these kind of margins are insufficient to have her prevail in the overall race. Unless she wins by 35% or so, the increased turnout actually destroys her “I win the big states” argument.

A small margin of victory for either candidate simply indicates that EITHER could win Penn. in the General Election!

Thanks Jack.

Peter-Alberta, Canada

Barack Obama will benefit the most. I’m hoping he can upset the Clinton Campaign come out of Pa. with a win. Go Obama!!! YES WE CAN!!!

If the counties outside Philly are leading the growth in Democrats, it may be a mixed blessing to Sen. Obama. The suburban counties are mostly non-minority, middle and upper middle class, not his base as witnessed in other states. I’m surprised that these areas have had such increase in voter registration- I live there and have not seen much in the way of registration drives.

Jack, What a silly question! Who benifits the most? Every US citizen. If Obama can win Penn. the contest is over. The end of the Clintons, the Bushes and the McBushes. Any one with a double digit can see that.

The answer to that question would be the Obama supporters. Obama is the one who attracts new voters. If Obama wins Pennsylvania, she can no longer attest to the fact that she can win all the big states. Along with all her missteps of late, Hillary will be history. Obama supporters can then breathe a sigh of relief.

Certainly not the republicans Jack, that’s for sure.
Marjorie
Brentwood,NY

Hillary will benefit. She was on all 3 channels this morning. People could see how much more experienced and intelligent she is than Obama. When you compare the two you see his experience, 7 years in state legislature,3 and a half years in US Senate and one of those year on the campaign trail, as not ready to be President. Even though invented by the MSM as so wonderful and not holding him to same standards they do Hillary.. People don’t like TV people favoring one person over another, repeating hateful and malicious stories against one person, Hillary, and not the other,Obama.TheMSM found that out in New Hampshire. Hopefully they wull find it out again.

Jack, What a silly question! Who benifiits the most? Every US citizen. If Obama can win PEnn. the contest is over. The end of the Clintons, the Bushes and the McBushes. Anyone with a double digit IQ can see that.

Barack “To Know Me Is To Love Me” Obama.

Marsha - Atlanta
Obama ‘08

Jack,

There are many things that will benefit Barack Obama in PA not the least of which is voter turnout. Hillary should have dropped out of the race already and this contest has me worried that a new precedence has been set in campaign spending for future presidential races. Perhaps people should donate less to campaigns and save some money for gas…it’s only going up.

Jonathan
Fort Worth, Texas

The Republicans.

The person who benefits the most from the record Democratic registration in Pennsylvania will be, of course, the person who wins the Democratic primary in PA. The support that is in PA for Hillary Clinton is huge. If any state in this country is her base, it’s PA. Voters respect her for her toughness, her intelligence, and her patriotism. Yes, patriotism. That’s a biggie here in PA. Obama’s relationship with his offensive pastor, his refusal to wear a flag pin, his refusal to put his hand on his heart during the national anthem, his Muslim family, his bigamist father, and his ties to Arab-American gangster/slum landlord Tony Rezko, do not inspire these feelings for Obama. Watch for a Hillary Clinton landslide on April 22 in PA.

New registration Obama benefits the most. People who switch partys are parked there because thats the way the system is set up if they wanted to vote in a past primary. Hilliary Clinton will benefit if they switch they want to have their voice heard.

Hillary does because many of them are republicans that want her to get the nominations.

If this happens they believe she will get trounced by McCain.

If Barack Obama wins the nomination most people believe he will become the next president.

The American people

It depends on how many new voters are really “Limbaughians” who registered as Democrats to vote for Clinton like Rush Limbaugh told them to. Before “Operation Chaos,” Obama was winning the support of the vast majority of Repubs. But after, Clinton pulled almost even with him. We’ll see if this continues.

Thanks for the softball Jack. The voters win, because politicians pay the most attention to people who actually vote. Wow, what a concept.

It’s obvious that it’s Obama. He represents a new age of excitement in politics and Hillary still represents the the politics of past.

Hillary for President will take on new meaning after all the voters of Pennsylvania go to the polls. Hillary is a force to be reckoned with. The Obama supporters can stop telling her to get out of the race and they had better move over and let her through. She’s like a runaway train bound for the White House.

If Sen. Clinton’s strength is Pennsylvania is with long time registered democrats, wouldn’t the new voters registering now be something else? People new to the process do not think along strict party lines and do not fall into rank with the established leaders of the party. These new voters are registering now for a reason and that reason apparently is outside the traditional hierarchy. QED, that reason is Obama.

Greg
Oak Park, IL

I would imagine there a number of Republican’s voting for Hillary, via Limbaugh’s command, but aside from that, I’d say but parties are fighting hard for Pennsylvania voters and both due credit.

According to DNC Chair Howard Dean - The popular vote does not count. As I have posted previously, it only serves to amuse the superior delegates.

Jack,

I think Clinton will benefit from the large number of Democrat registration in the primary election, But if Clinton does not win I think it will benefit McSame in the general elections. I know as a Clinton supporter if she doesn’t win I will cast my vote for McSame, I would rather have 4 more years of Bush then vote for Obama

I’m sure lying about sniper fire and an uninsured pregnant woman. Didn’t inspire people to register to vote for Liar Liar!!!

Let me see. More voters, more democrats, more democratic candidates, more votes to get out of war…. I guess the soldiers win when they start coming home

The American people benefit, of course. I’ve grown a little disappointed with both Obama and Clinton infighting lately, but am holding high hopes that whichever of these two very capable candidates wins the democrat ticket goes on to win the presidency and gets this country back on track.

Increased action and interest by the working class voters hopefully will result in newly elected representatives who are much more interested in the welfare and needs of the working class. Good new choices could be a BIG “turning point” in the history of our democratic process. Since many of our current representatives’ actions and voing records suggest a very weak interest in the welfare of workers and their families, let’s hope that voters in LARGE NUMBERS more carefully choose better future representatives —and especially in this election when critical changes are needed VERY SOON! We can hope that the incompetence and debacles of the GWB years will soon be over and a new hopeful day with new directions will be here!
MS in SC

Jack, Barack Obama is benifiting from the newly registered voters of PA. If people hadn’t notice before young people are coming out to support him, because he has such a great connection with young people. Young people see “change” in him and believe that he is the man to be President of the United States. I wish him much success in the future. OBAMA 08′

A free democracy benefits the most when it’s people register and then go out and voice there opinion through their vote. I think it is obvious that Barack will benefit the most between himself and Hillary, but we as a nation will be the ones that benefit the most if this trend continues and the voices of the people is FINALLY heard

Obama has more money to buy koolaid for the masses so time will benefit him.

I think the one who survived the sniper fire.

America.

This is off-topic but it has to be said.. John McCain recently said that “we’re no longer staring into the abyss of defeat” in Iraq.. doesn’t that mean we WERE before and he just admitted to lying about all his support for the war up until now? How can anyone trust this guy?

What’s the point of even trying to get on Jack’s blog if you even hint you are fr Hilary, it won’t get on “comments”.

The Democratic party benefits the most. Regardless of who ends up the Democratic candidate, registration numbers across the nation paint a gloomy picture for Republican presidential aspirations.

When looking back in time from the presidental election it may very well prove the turning point in the election. President McCain will say thank you Pennsylvania.

Certainly not John McCain. This happened because the Republicans really messed things up.

Hillary Clinton would be the best president of the three candidates running, but Obama would be FAR better than McCain or any Republican would be.

Given that Obama has a much better organization and his grass roots effort have greatly surpassed that of Hillary Clinton…he will benefit greatly. Also it is quite possible that the polls including likely voters are not including some Obama voters because they are new to the political process.

Simple Jack - democracy is the big winner, the system is the runner up and Obama takes home the bronze……

Well, hopefully it will be the millions of innocent civilians in Iraq will benefit the most.

Jack, nobody wins! The record turnout is only because so much divisive politics were injected into the arena, polarizing the crap out of Pennsylvania’s voters. Nope, no winners here.

Jack,
I would have to say most of the new voters are Obama supporters. He has put out a great effort to educate those who have turned 18 on the process of voting and the importance of it. It is my believe that these polls don’t suggest just how much inroads Obama has on Clinton due to the number of enthusiastic young voters - such as myself.

Remember, anything under 10 points for Clinton is basically a loss since the delegate count will not change enough to make any difference in the grand scheme of things.

Obama benefits. In PA he has the time he should have had in california. The more people see him, the more he looks like the one who SHOULD be president. The more people see Hillary, the more they despise her.

If Obama’s grassroots campaign in PA is anything like it has been everywhere else, it will definitely be to his benefit. It is all a product of his experience with community organizing and is clearly creating a new politics for the future.

Survey USA asked the following:

If the Democratic Primary for President of the United States were today, would you vote for Hillary Clinton? Barack Obama? Or some other Democrat?

The results were:

55% Clinton
36% Obama
5% Other
3% Undecided

to be quite frank with you jack, americans. put more people into the mix, you get more voices out, albeit may be democratic voices, but lets face it, these last 7 years have been a complete mess, and we’re all confident that no republican will win come november.

In the long run it will be the country as a whole if the young voters who are just now registering are not disinfranchised by the Democratic party. Just another reason the Supers should let the voters voice be heard and not overturn the popular vote regardless of who has the lead.
It does seem that a few months ago Hillary was projected to win in the Pa primary Now after all these new voters her lead has dwindled and it has now become a race. I guess we pennslyvanians don’t like our choices being made for us.

Unfortunately Clinton because of Rush Limbaugh!!!

Will Limbaugh’s change overs be able to switch back to their own party for the main election???

Obama suppoter

I doubt the increased registrations were by Hillary Clinton fans. That’s why her 30 point lead has dwindled to 6. Obama is inspiring the interest in the PA primary and will profit from it. It’s sad when a dead horse just won’t lay down.

like one comment above said—-> DEMOCRATS!!!

in many states, the amount of voters for ONE democratic alone was equal the amount for the entire republican party

its so funny to see these polls saying McCain is running even, but the number of people coming out to vote is saying something different

mind you, more people turn out to vote in the general election, and this year will be no different

DEMOCRATS 08!!! (IN OTHER WORDS, OBAMA 08!!!)

That’s an easy answer: The American People! The greater the turnout the more legitimate the election. If everyone eligible votes and every vote is properly counted, then we all have a stake in the outcome, and will proudly back the real leader with the mandate he or she deserves.

Our local news in Philly interviewed some people who are registering or changing their party affiliations: while some folks are registering for the right reason, others are just flocking to register as Dems so they can vote in our primary for whomever they think can be defeated by McCain (i.e, Hillary).

At this juncture, what’s the incentive to register as a GOP anyway, when there’s nothing at stake in the primaries.

Hi Jack

Unless this is a “Limbaugh Trick”, the people of Pennsylvania and the United States benefit. It’s always a good thing for everyone to be involved - in an honest way.

BBB in NC (we’re next - GO OBAMA)

The democrats win Jack….Every time I see the republicans on tv, I think I’m watching my grandfathers 50th class reunion…

McCain. Does anyone really believe the increase in Dem registration stems from some recruiting surge? The GOP candidate is already selected, so Republicans are registering as Dems to monkey with them. It’s no indication they’ll vote for a Dem in November!

Simple ……Jack

AMERICA AND DEMOCRACY WIN.

We have had our fill of this Administration..actually, we are drained.

Jack,

If you listen to Rush Limbaugh, or other right wing radio, they have been pushing “Operation Chaos”, where Republicans register as Democrats to vote for Hillary (who they presume to be the weaker candidate) thereby damaging Obama and stretching out the primary season a lot longer. Rush has been plugging this so much that he is even selling “Operation Chaos” shirts on his website.

So, if Hillary wins, I bet Rush will try to claim the credit.

Barack Obama benefits most. You can’t gain “more” of a lead, you can slip up and lose your lead. It’s rough at the bottom, but even rougher up top. Barack is the underdog in this state, and Pensylvania is underdog state. Its amazing how Barack has and continues to break down the racial divide across this nation, and he’s done it with his brilliance, intelligence, and…pertaining to the question at hand…with time. Shouts out to you John, I am a black male from Gary, Indiana and I must say I appreciate your morality with the media. Props.

Jack,
Card carrying independents know for a fact (as I’m sure you do), that everything right now favors Obama. It’s not the economy! It’s the youth!

Unlike most states where Obama did well, in PA one must claim a party in advance of election day. Thus in general independents cannot vote in the Dem. primary. Many independents may have thought ahead and registered as Dem., leaving open the option to vote in the PA primary. Whether or not they’ll be motivated to get to the polls on election day remains to be seen.

Senator Obama does - and should. He is the one who has been inspirational in getting voters out. America would benefit most from him being elected. This country is in need of some new and inspoirational thinking and leaders who conduct themselves in an open and adult manner. Wouldn’t it be a refreshing change to actually have a leader who knows, understands and respects the Constitution of the United States?

Barack Obama benefits most. He is attracting Republicans and Independents to the Democratic Party. I just hope America is ready for a leader like this, especially now when we need it so much. Put a fork in Hillary, she’s done.

Jack, Senator Obama gins the most with the increased registration I have observed during the regisration drive an enthusaim by your people, black and white to involve new people in this race. They were in churces, supermarkets and on street corners. I predict that Senator Obama will win Pennsylvania by two to three percent.

Lanxton Washington
Philadelphia

I think that ultimately Barack Obama definitely benefits in the end. He may just get edged out by Hillary, however she will not dominate as previously anticipated. His ability to personally engage voters is his strength. This is where Hillary gets steamrolled by the Obam-mentum!

I am 43 year old white male and have been a registered republican for ALL of my adult life until recently when I changed my registration to democrat just to vote for Obama in the upcomming primary.

The upsurge in democrat registration in PA as well as in other states clearly benefits the democrats over the republican. Hopefully it signals a willingness for the American populous for change than can only be brought by Obama.

Obama. Sure Clinton brings some new people. But its Barack who has the hope. Its Barack who has the inspiration. He has the most money donated to a campaign in history. He is closing the gap, mean while more people are registering to vote. I think it is an obvious correlation. It ties together. Obama might very well take Pa. from the Clinton back pocket.