John McCain Wins Republican Pennsylvania Primary

Pennsylvania Republicans continued the McCain winning streak of essentially uncontested primaries. Ron Paul was on the ballot, but his candidacy has long been past viable.

Allegheny County – Pittsburgh Turnout Huge in Obama Strongholds

According to Pittsburgh political reporting legend Jon Delano, turnout in Allegheny County is likely to exceed previous records, hitting the 60% mark.  Interestingly, turnout is notably higher than usual in Penn Hills (high African-American population), East End/East Liberty (high A-A/Obama headquarters), Moon township (part of the Obama-friendly Cranberry exurb), Shadyside (wealthy & liberal) and the

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Early Pennsylvania Primary Exit Polls from CNN

The CNN version of early exit polls of the Pennsylvania primary say that:

New voters choose Obama over Clinton by 60 to 38
But, late deciding voters chose Clinton over Obama 58 to 42.  This is as it has been in previous primaries.

ABC News Early Exit Poll of Pennsylvania Primary

ABC News’ version of the early exit polling in the PA primary says that:

1/2 are self-identified liberals — way more than the 1/4 to 1/3 typical in past Pennsylvania primaries
40% are gun owners — no surprise there
Just under 1/2 have a college degree — more than the 38% in Ohio

More Drudge Early Exit Polls for the Pennsylvania Primary

Fresh from the unreliable Drudge Report, here are more of the Fox News early Pennsylvania primary exit polls:

Among Women:

Clinton 55

Obama 44

Among Men:

Clinton 47

Obama53