Voters across Pennsylvania headed to the polls to cast their votes in what could be a critical turning point in the race for the Democratic nomination.
Just hours earlier, former President Bill Clinton -- accompanied by his daughter, Chelsea-- told a large crowd on the University of Pennsylvania campus that his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton is the Democratic party's best choice for president.
SOUNDBITE: Former President Hillary Clinton saying (English):
"I have never been more honored to perform any public service in my entire life than to stand up here and tell you you ought to vote for Hillary for President."
Across the state in Pittsburgh, Barack Obama had a final get-out-the-vote rally.
SOUNDBITE: Senator Barack Obama, presidential candidate, saying (English):
"You and I together, we're going to change this country, we're going to change the world. Thank you very much Pittsburgh. I love you."
Recent polls show Hillary Clinton with an average 6-point lead over Obama and many analysts say Clinton must win Pennsylvania by a solid margin in order to justify remaining in the Democratic race.
SOUNDBITE: Senator Hillary Clinton, presidential candidate, saying (English):
"Let's make history. Let's go forward and show the world that America's best days are ahead of us. Thank you and God bless you and God bless America."
Pennsylvania has rarely had the chance to play such an important role in the presidential nominating process.
Democratic voters in the state, of course, have their own reasons for supporting each of these White House hopefuls.
SOUNDBITE: (English) Voter Wayne Davis, a truck driver, saying:
"I'm voting for Obama because it's time for a change."
SOUNDBITE: (English) VOTER Kirk Parsons saying:
"I think she really has the experience and we also know what kind of experience and we also know what kind of candidate, what kind of person she is and I'm just not sure who Obama is. "
SOUNDBITE: (English) VOTER Karen Williams saying:
"Barack Obama, because I like the issues that he stands for and I think the country is ready for a change."
SOUNDBITE) (English) Voter Edie Cugini saying:
"I think she has more experience. Barack Obama, he's a good speaker and all, but I think she has more experience."
Pennsylvania is the first state to cast ballots in six weeks. High turnout is expected.
Jon Decker, Reuters.
ought aux.v.
1. Used to indicate obligation or duty: You ought to work harder than that.
2. Used to indicate advisability or prudence: You ought to wear a raincoat.
3. Used to indicate desirability: You ought to have been there; it was great fun.
4. Used to indicate probability or likelihood: She ought to finish by next week.
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