If you have been on Locust Walk today, you have probably seen the Obama signs hanging on trees. You might have noticed that they say “Text PA to 62262,” but don’t say why or what will happen if you do.
As a curious reporter, I diligently followed the sign’s instructions and have since received three text messages that have told me to vote for Obama and to tell others to do the same.
Standard message rates apply.
Obama speaks to a crowd of 20,000 supporters
The full view
Rendell and Nutter speak to the crowd
West Philly <3 Obama
Community businesses welcome Obama
The Clinton campaign organized a conference call this morning between Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, Philadelphia Mayor Michale Nutter, campaign consultant Mark Penn, spokesperson Howard Wolfson and a drove of reporters.
Despite the presence of Nutter and Rendell, fully half the questions were still about what would happen to delegates from Florida and Michigan. Looking at the numbers, Michigan has 128 pledged delegates, Florida has 185 and Pennsylvania has 158.
So I guess it makes sense for Florida and Michigan to outshine Pennsylvania to some extent. Combined, they have about twice as many pledged delegates as Pennsylvania and the decision of what to do with them will make a huge impact.
After the jump, Nutter sure loves sports analogies!
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