AP: Bill Clinton headed to Philly; Steelworkers' endorsement on hold

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-60/1204844059252600.xml&storylist=penn

3/6/2008, 5:49 p.m. EST
By PETER JACKSON
The Associated Press

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton is being sent on a mission to woo Democratic ward leaders in Philadelphia, which Sen. Barack Obama is expected to carry in the April 22 primary.

Clinton's visit Friday to build support in the city among the 69 ward leaders for Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign was expected to be countered by a prominent Obama surrogate, according to a spokesman for the city Democratic chairman, U.S. Rep. Bob Brady.

Carol Ann Campbell, head of the city's black ward leaders, said the meeting had been scheduled about two weeks ago and that she considers any endorsement — in the presidential race at least — unlikely.

"I don't believe that any action will take place," said Campbell, one of four Pennsylvania "superdelegates" who have said they will support Obama at the party's national convention in Denver this summer.

Political analysts have said Obama has the advantage in Philadelphia, where blacks make up more than 40 percent of the population.

But the former first lady has the backing of Gov. Ed Rendell, a former two-term Philadelphia mayor, and newly elected Mayor Michael Nutter. She's also supported by 13 of the state's 29 superdelegates — elected officials and party leaders who are not bound by the primary results and may support either candidate.

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[Drunken Irishman]

1. Do you know how Bob Casey endorsed? Has he?

[OhioBlue]

2. The Steelworkers

should consider Clinton's signature on NAFTA.

[classykaren]

3. I agree n/t