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UPDATE: Clinton To Visit Capital High; Obama Also Headed To WV

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Posted: 11:47 AM Mar 17, 2008
Last Updated: 4:16 AM Mar 18, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press & WSAZ-TV
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ & AP) -- NewsChannel 3 has learned Sen. Hillary Clinton will make a campaign stop at Capital High School in Charleston Wednesday before then traveling to Huntington.

Her campaign has not yet commented on the stop, except to say she will be in Charleston.

The school's principal says it's an honor and privilege to have the Senator visit campus.

Clinton Giles says the town hall meeting will start at 1:00pm. It's expected to last about a hour and a half. He also says juniors and seniors are allowed to attend the meeting, which will be open to the public.

He points out parking will be an issue, but the Clinton camp will provide shuttle services to and from the school.

Clinton's security personnel has spent two days at the school getting ready for the event.

Giles says the school is expecting all the national media outlets to be there.

The Associated Press reports Clinton will also make a campaign stop in Huntington on Wednesday.

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama is scheduled to be in West Virginia on Thursday.

His campaign says he'll stop in Charleston and Beckley, but provided no details. However, sources tell us he'll make a stop at the University of Charleston.

This is the Illinois senator's first trip to the Mountain State since campaigning for the presidential nomination. His last public appearance in West Virginia was at the September 2006 state Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

Obama has received the support of at least two high-profile West Virginia Democrats: U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller and U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall.

Obama currently holds a 1,603-to-1,497 lead in overall delegates for the Democratic nomination over U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton of New York.

Clinton plans to visit Charleston on Wednesday.

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Posted by: anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Why do we not give a woman a chance to run the country we have plenty of men do a lousy job!!! But she does have a good man that lives with her we sure was not starving when he was on top!!!!And we could afford to drive to work because we all had good jobs!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 20, 2008 at 02:33 AM
As for Obama being prejudice against us whiteeeeeeeees his mother and the two grandparents that raised him were WHITE as well.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 20, 2008 at 02:32 AM
Don't forget the pastor that your referring to served this country as well as a MARINE and he has freedom of speech that he earned just as much as you and I.

Posted by: no name on Mar 19, 2008 at 05:33 PM
if you don't love your country then get OUT!

Posted by: WV on Mar 19, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I wouldn't walk across the street to see either one of them.

Posted by: SUSAN on Mar 19, 2008 at 02:05 PM
I am for Barack. He beats Hillary hands down, (except when it comes to the superdelegates,dnc,media and etc.) joins in and makes sure she wins the nominee when she does not deserve it

Posted by: WV Voter on Mar 19, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Yeah it shouldn't matter what kind of church you attend, but after listening to the hate that his "mentor" has spewed, what kind of folks would he appoint to the Cabinet? I shudder to think of the what ifs. To Jennifer, that EIC stuff is for people with children and low income. Right now both Clinton and Omaba are trying to pass a budget that increases taxes to us regular folks. Our taxes will increase even more if they get those health care plans passed. If you want them to dictate what doctor to see and cut your pay in taxes, by all means vote for either one.

Posted by: Frankly on Mar 19, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Just how stupid or gullible can people be, birds of a feather flocks together. Obama's pastor is friends with with The Nation of Islam's Minister, Louis Farrakhan also, he said so himself .! !

Posted by: Lady on Mar 19, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Why would someone vote a woman to be president? Why would someone vote a muslim or black man or what ever he is to be president?

Posted by: Joe on Mar 19, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Jennifer, If my preacher had said God &^*@@ America, I would have taken my family and walked out. Alot of our grandparents died and fought for our country. Sure it has its problems but if you dont love this country you should NOT be the president..

Posted by: TAMMY on Mar 19, 2008 at 08:13 AM
The times and locations that WSAZ said Clinton and Obama will be visiting are completely different than what the other tv and radio stations and newspapers are reporting. Does anyone know the correct times and locations.

Posted by: anonomous on Mar 19, 2008 at 08:01 AM
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW WHAT OBAMAS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE IS SO I CAN PLAN TO BE THERE . I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR BOTH WV SPEECHES AND PREPARE FOR MY VOTE

Posted by: Jennifer on Mar 19, 2008 at 07:06 AM
To Anonymous at 3:35 am... I found his achievements and have posted them for you already. I didn't ask if blacks can be racists. I know they can be just as us whites are. And just for the record, Senator Robert Byrd that we've kept reelecting for the last 50 years was a member of the KKK. I don't think you get anymore racist than that. I even like Byrd and I voted for him. So stop playing the race card!Obviously you didn't listen to Obama's speech given yesterday. You may have heard it but you didn't listen to it! And to Anonymous at 11:44 pm... that is a very FALSE statement you made. I'm sure you have attended a church at some point in your life that has made statements that you didn't agree with! You are being racist by hating a black man (Rev. Wright) who has had racist statements against us whites people. I don't hate him. I don't care what he says. I disagree with him a much as Obama disagrees with what he has said!

Posted by: Jennifer on Mar 19, 2008 at 06:53 AM
"created programs like the state Earned Income Tax Credit, which in three years provided over $100 million in tax cuts to families across the state. He also pushed through an expansion of early childhood education, and after a number of inmates on death row were found innocent, Senator Obama worked with law enforcement officials to require the videotaping of interrogations and confessions in all capital cases.His first law was passed with Republican Tom Coburn, a measure to rebuild trust in government by allowing every American to go online and see how and where every dime of their tax dollars is spent. He has also been the lead voice in championing ethics reform that would root out Jack Abramoff-style corruption in Congress. As a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, Senator Obama has fought to help Illinois veterans get the disability pay they were promised, while working to prepare the VA for the return of the thousands of veterans who will need care after Iraq and Afghanistan.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 19, 2008 at 03:35 AM
Jennifer, What exactly has Obama achieved??? He is a racist too, or he wouldnt be supporting a church that teaches hatred of whites. and yes blacks can be racist too.

Posted by: anonymous on Mar 18, 2008 at 11:44 PM
OBAMA HAS THE SAME BELIVES AS HIS PASTOR OR WHY WOULD HE HAVE STAYED IN THE CHURCH FOR 20 YEARS..WAKE UP AMERICA

Posted by: BARBARA on Mar 18, 2008 at 11:26 PM
WE ARE TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN LEGION AND ON YOUR 11 PM NEWS CAST YOU STATED SHE WOULD BE THERE IN THE AFTERNOON AND THAT SHE WOULD BE GOING TO CAPITOL SCHOOL FIRST AND THEN COME TO HUNTINGTON. WE WERE TOLD SHE WOULD BE AT THE LEGION AT 10 AM. WHICH TIME IS CORRECT?

Posted by: John on Mar 18, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Will you love Hillary so much when she rations healthcare and limits care based on age? Oh ye SUCKERS.

Posted by: Shelly on Mar 18, 2008 at 10:01 PM
I think it is a great civics lesson for students. Having a candidate come to your school...wow! What an opportunity! As for safety...if you are worried, keep your kid home...but I would guess that this will be the safest day they have at school this year.

Posted by: Shelly on Mar 18, 2008 at 09:58 PM
VOTE! Just VOTE! Utilize your constitutional right and VOTE. I dont care who you vote for just VOTE!

Posted by: jennifer on Mar 18, 2008 at 08:34 PM
I don't care what church Obama attends I love what he stands for! I am voting for Barack not his pastor or his church. I don't even go to church. I like to think for myself. I've looked at everything Barack has achieved and what he is for and against and I believe he is the best candidate. So with that being said... GO BARACK!

Posted by: Melissa on Mar 18, 2008 at 10:01 AM
My son goes to Capital High... I hope he still gets home ontime and not tied up on the bus after school after all he does ride the bus for 1 hour each way now... PLEASE HAVE GOOD SECURITY FOR OUR KIDS NOT JUST HILLARY!!!! You know that is the way alot of people die..wrong place right time !! It best not be my child !!!

Posted by: CMHS Student on Mar 18, 2008 at 09:36 AM
I wish Hillary would come here. I hope America doesn't make the wrong choice this election. Vote for another Clinton to Clean up After another Bush!

Posted by: Joe on Mar 18, 2008 at 08:20 AM
I am one evil European that will not be there to see Saddam Obama. I hope Hillary steals the election from him. If you dont love your country, you should not be the leader...period.......

Posted by: SAD DAY IN HISTORY on Mar 18, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Hillary???? What a JOKE!!!!!! WAKE up people!!!! Have we all forgot about ol Bill and Hillary and the problems they had while in the white house and as Gov. of Arkansas. I am not hinting towards "Monica" I am hinting towards whitewater and Arkansas. How many more people in these two's inner circle will die if she gets elected and things start going south. This woman does not need a bridge she needs a fence, to keep her in prison. The GREAT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA needs to wake up and tell this power hungry person to get lost. We would be crazy to think Hillary would ever make a good leader. Until now she has been using Bill's name and rep. as a cruch to get to where she is. Do not think that just because her husband was a good president the she will be predestin to do the same. IT WILL NOT HAPPEN. All I ask is for you the voter to not let CNN, FOX or any other news channel decide who you vote for. Do your own research and then make an informed and wise decision for President.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 18, 2008 at 03:01 AM
Hillary!!

Posted by: Sean on Mar 17, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Why would they have second thoughts Voter??? Obama will come out with the lead in delegates after eveything is said and done. He was able to close that gap with his wins on Super Tuesday and surpass Clinton. Clinton even has more super-delegates going for her than he does and Barack is still ahead.

Posted by: Mingo voter on Mar 17, 2008 at 10:37 PM
This proves Hillery is the leader. he's following her around.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 17, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Is it safe to have that many people in a school while our kids are there? what kind of security will there be for our children? It just seems like this should wait till after school hours instead of disrupting the school day.

Posted by: Pat on Mar 17, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Yeah Hillary. I will be there to show my support for someone who is intelligent and dedicated. I like Rockefeller, but she can win without his support at this time.

Posted by: I Heart Hillary on Mar 17, 2008 at 07:44 PM
GO HILLARY! I can't wait to see her!

Posted by: geene on Mar 17, 2008 at 07:28 PM
PLEASE West Virgina VOTERS.. DO NOT vote for this Obama look what his church is saying about AMERICA and New york..Stated we are White Terroist and ..whites must be punished??I hope you vote for one of the others...thanking you in advance...GENE

Posted by: Rodney on Mar 17, 2008 at 07:09 PM
People still believe Obama is Muslim... Please don't let the rest of America think we are that ignorant.. After all we continue to vote for a mummy every year!

Posted by: Todd on Mar 17, 2008 at 04:10 PM
Rockefeller and Rahall has got to go. If anyone ever wanted to run for US Senate and Congressman, now is the time.

Posted by: Steven on Mar 17, 2008 at 04:00 PM
BARACK 08!! I will def try to go see him at the end of the week!

Posted by: jennifer on Mar 17, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Geez! Why can't you people stop judging others for the church they go! Who cares which church he goes to! Barack is running for president not his pastor!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 17, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Obama believes in a church and a pastor that preaches hate,racism,and blames 9/11 on white America. I guess he's a big a liar as the rest.I sure hope the great Senator from WV,Robert Byrd supports Hillary.He is an old wise man,I guess he knew more than the rest of us.I was for B.Obama at first,but who could believe him now.I would urge all West Virginians to contact Mr Rahall and Sen.,Rockefeller to urge them to change their endorsement.The United States is not white,black,red,yellow,or brown. We are all of these,and anyone with ties like Obama clearly should not be supported,by anyone of any color.I say personally that Obama should not try and sell us on that for 20 years he didn't ever hear of or have knowledge of the hate message being preached by the man who married the Obamas,baptized thier children,and was on his election staff...till a few days ago.I think I could support a McCain-Romney ticket,as Romney has the economic mind the US needs and McCain won't sell us short like BHO

Posted by: Think before you vote! on Mar 17, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I dont understanding peoples thinking. Think about something everyone is so negative about Hilary but she has not turned her speeches around to benefit what state she is in. She stands behind her word. No matter what Bill Clinton did, that should be no effect on what she stands for.What goes on in a persons marriage is their business.Atleast she believes in God and puts her hand on her heart when the pledge is done.No matter what your personal agenda is think before you vote!

Posted by: Jordan on Mar 17, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Go Barack Obama!!!!

Posted by: Anthony on Mar 17, 2008 at 01:15 PM
First of all who cares! They both are pushing socialism in this the country. They dont care about the common man! They are looking for our themselves, just like Nick Rahall and Rockefeller!

Posted by: Voter on Mar 17, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I wonder if Rockefeller and Rahall are having second thoughts about their support. I certainly wouldn't back someone that goes to a church that preaches hate instead of love. This is really going to hurt his chances especially in WV. Either way, I'm voting for McCain.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 17, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Barack the vote!!!!!!!!!!!!

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