USA: Obama and Clinton supporters take to the streets in Indiana as candidates speak out

Record ID: 347749

  • Title: USA: Obama and Clinton supporters take to the streets in Indiana as candidates speak out
  • Date: 5th May 2008
  • Summary: CROWD CHANTING "FIRED UP AND READY TO GO" SUPPORTERS CHANTING "YES WE CAN" (SOUNDBITE) (English) KYLE FLOOD, OBAMA SUPPORTER, SAYING: "All of Indiana is fired up and ready to go. We're ready for change here in Indiana. We want a Mid-West boy back in the White House. We're ready to change America. We are excited, we're fired up and ready to go" (SOUNDBITE) (English) DIA
  • Embargoed: 20th May 2008 13:00
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  • Location: Usa
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Domestic Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVAAL5JHX0QL7EYMQQXVJT76RD8E
  • Story Text: Supporters of U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton crowd Indianapolis as their leaders try to win over Indiana.
    Supporters of U.S. Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton demonstrate in downtown Indianapolis on Sunday (May 4) ahead of Tuesday's (May 6) presidential primary election.
    Supporters faced off on opposing street corners holding signs and chanting for their candidate.
    The rallies were held outside the site where both Clinton and Obama were scheduled to speak at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner. The rallies included a drum corps leading a march for Obama from the Indiana State capitol and a Clinton supporter singing a song dedicated to getting 'Hillary in the White House'.
    Obama supporter Kyle Flood told Reuters: "We want a Mid-West boy back in the White House. We're excited, we're ready to change America. We're fired up and ready to go."
    Clinton supporter Harriet Nasser said: "I think Hillary is the best of the selection of the two. I do think she will win that election, and it's because of her knowledge and experience in getting along so well with foreign leaders."
    Inside, at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, both democratic candidates were busy solidifying voter support ahead of Tuesday's primary.

    "If we're going to take America in a new direction, we need a candidate ready to go toe-to-toe with (Republican presidential candidate) John McCain on national security and to win the debate on the economy. I believe with all my heart that I am that candidate to go into this Fall election ready to take the case to John McCain and the Republicans," Clinton said.
    Obama, in turn, said voters who want change and who are tired of the same old Washington rhetoric should vote for him.
    The two candidates next square off in primaries in North Carolina and Indiana on Tuesday. Polls close by 7 p.m. EDT/2300 GMT in Indiana and by 7:30 p.m. EDT/2330 GMT in North Carolina. Results are expected shortly after.
    A CBS News/New York Times poll taken after Obama distanced himself from remakrs made by his former religious minister finds the Illinois senator leading Clinton by 12 points, 50 percent to 38 percent -- up from an eight-point lead in a survey released early last week.
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