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Candidates plus Clintons swarming Pa. this weekend

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October 9, 2:37 PM

by Jane Roh, Philadelphia News Examiner

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Just as it was during the primary race, Pennsylvania is in the spotlight as Election Day nears.

Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin will swarm the Keystone State this weekend, with Obama and Palin making appearances in Philly. The Alaska governor's gotten plenty of mileage from her "hockey mom" image (despite America's repudiation of the sport) and will drop the ceremonial first puck at the Flyers' home opener against the New York Rangers.

Two questions: How loud will the booing be? And can her bouffant withstand projectile batteries?

Philadelphia Barry lovers will be in paradise, as the presidential candidate is making four stops in our fair city. Stalk him at Progress Plaza, Mayfair Diner (yum), Vernon Park and 52nd and Locust. If you're feeling more H8 than love these days thanks to those nasty attacks, there's the anti-Palin protest Philebrity is promoting.

As for Joe Biden, that scrappy kid will be making a return to his hometown of Scranton. Guess who else is coming? Bill and Hillary Clinton! Because, you know, they totally support Obama.

Topics: Sarah Palin , Barack Obama , Joe Biden , Elections 2008 , Bill Clinton , Hillary Clinton

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