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The battle between Obama & Hillary supporters
Posted: 02.23.2008 at 6:04 PM
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The battle lines are drawn for the March 4th primary between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for supporters

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TOLEDO, OH -- Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton will be visiting our area Sunday to gain support for the March 4th primary in Ohio.

"I'm supporting him because I think he's the best person for this country for this time and for this world" said Franklin Fuller, an Obama supporter from Detroit Michigan.

"She's been at it for a long time. I think she's a mover and a shaker and I think she's going to get things done when she gets in there" said Hillary Supporter Cindy Tippin of Toledo.

The battle lines are drawn and with just 10 days to go until the Ohio primary supporters from both campaigns are getting down to business.

On the corner of Reynolds and Airport in South Toledo volunteers were waving signs and getting Toledoans to honk and wave for Obama.

"We're getting a lot of people honking. Its wonderful, a lot of enthusiasm. Its great for the volunteers" said Obama supporter Mike McGinnis.

Across town in west Toledo volunteers with the Hillary campaign got their message out by going door to door.

"I'm fired up about the campaign and I think its one of the most important elections of our lifetime" said Tippin.

Both campaign headquarters were buzzing with activity.

Downtown Obama supporters were making calls, and preparing for the Senator's arrival in Toledo Sunday.

"We're preparing for the pre-program all the singers, the steppers, the dancers" said Obama supporter Hazel Templeton.

The Hillary campaign unveiled four new ads that will run in Ohio.

Many of her supporters are gearing up for her husbands visit Sunday in Bowling Green.

" I believe that if she's elected she is going to give all she got, not only because she loves what she's doing but because she wants to establish a foundation for women to reach that bar" said Bruce Smith, Hillary supporter.

Although both campaigns may disagree on some issues, they do agree on one thing, March 4th will be a defining and exciting time for Ohio.

Former President Bill Clinton will hold a rally in support of his wife Hillary Clinton Sunday at 4:15 p.m. at the Bowling Green Community Center.

Barack Obama will be at Savage Hall Sunday at the University of Toledo. Doors open at 2:15 p.m., and the rally will start at 4:20 p.m.