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Clinton Battles for Vital Va. Win

Senator targets strongholds: Latinos, federal workers, rural southwest

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted Feb 11, 2008 12:20 PM CST
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(Newser) – Super Tuesday was supposed to decide the Democratic nomination, but tomorrow's Chesapeake primary might be what pushes Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton over the top, reports Politico. And with Obama all but assured victories in DC and Maryland, Clinton is waging a critical battle for Virginia, where her rival holds a 6-point lead.

Obama has likely pocketed cities like Richmond and Norfolk, and Clinton is taking her message to northern districts with large numbers of Latinos and federal workers and the southwest's poor rural whites, with whom John Edwards' populist message resonated. The primary is usually too late to hold much sway, but "this time you are right smack dab in the middle," Obama told Alexandria voters.

Gene, who wishes to go only by her first name, peers over a sign for Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., as she speaks at a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Gene, who wishes to go only by her first name, peers over a sign for Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., as she speaks at a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School...   (Associated Press)
Supporters reach to ask questions as Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Supporters reach to ask questions as Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks during a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10,...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets supporters at a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets supporters at a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets supporters at a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets supporters at a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets people at a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets people at a campaign stop at Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas, Va., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., answers questions during a town hall rally at Grace E. Metz Middle School Sunday Feb. 10, 2008, in Manassas, Va. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., answers questions during a town hall rally at Grace E. Metz Middle School Sunday Feb. 10, 2008, in Manassas, Va. (AP Photo/J. David...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., answers questions during a town hall rally at Grace E, Metz Middle School Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Manassas, Va. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., answers questions during a town hall rally at Grace E, Metz Middle School Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Manassas, Va. (AP Photo/J. David...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks at a campaign stop at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks at a campaign stop at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)   (Associated Press)
Worshipers pray at The Temple of Praise after former President Bill Clinton spoke during the service in southeast Washington on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. Clinton is campaigning for his wife Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., in view of the upcoming primaries in the District of Columbia,...
Worshipers pray at The Temple of Praise after former President Bill Clinton spoke during the service in southeast Washington on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. Clinton is campaigning for his wife Democratic presidential...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks at a campaign stop at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks at a campaign stop at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)   (Associated Press)
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