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Clinton Not Giving Up on NC

Obama's way ahead in polls, but Hillary's camp is turning up the heat

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 25, 2008 9:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama is widely expected to walk away with North Carolina's Democratic primary, but Hillary Clinton—buoyed by her Pennsylvania success—isn't giving up on the state, reports the Wall Street Journal. Clinton is spending millions on ads and staging dozens of rallies, hoping that her momentum will translate into a strong performance May 6.

Clinton is hoping to avoid a repeat of  Obama's blowout win in South Carolina. The state's demographics are likely to work in Obama's favor and he's way ahead in the polls, but the Clinton camp hopes to at least narrow the gap to single digits. "Winning here would be the upset of the century," admitted a Clinton campaign director.

Hillary Clinton listens to retired Brigadier Gen. John Watkins Jr., express his support for her during an event in Fayetteville, N.C. Thursday, April 24, 2008.
Hillary Clinton listens to retired Brigadier Gen. John Watkins Jr., express his support for her during an event in Fayetteville, N.C. Thursday, April 24, 2008.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on the stump in North Carolina.
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on the stump in North Carolina.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
In this April 23, 2008 file photo. former President Bill Clinton speaks to a crowd while on a campaign stop for his wife in Hillsborough, N.C.
In this April 23, 2008 file photo. former President Bill Clinton speaks to a crowd while on a campaign stop for his wife in Hillsborough, N.C.   (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Chelsea Clinton listens to a question during an event with students at North Carolina State University Thursday, March 31, 2008.
Chelsea Clinton listens to a question during an event with students at North Carolina State University Thursday, March 31, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jim Bounds)
Hillary Clinton, hugs McLain Rose, 13, of Asheville, N.C. after she sang the national anthem at a campaign event in Asheville, N.C. Thursday, April 24, 2008.
Hillary Clinton, hugs McLain Rose, 13, of Asheville, N.C. after she sang the national anthem at a campaign event in Asheville, N.C. Thursday, April 24, 2008.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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