The delegate-heavy state of New York, where Hillary Clinton won reelection to the Senate handily -- "better than two to one," Obama is looking good enough to test Clinton's financial resources and energy. In today's New York Times, there are signs that Obama will at least give Clinton a serious challenge, particularly in areas outside of New York City.
...If Mr. Obama wins the South Carolina primary in two weeks, he could develop enough grass-roots support among young people, liberals and black voters in New York to pose a serious threat to her claim to the state’s rich delegate lode, allies of both candidates say.
New York's old timey Congressional representative, a long-time Clinton supporter, says Clinton is better organized, but... “Obama’s electric campaign will stimulate a big turnout.”
“Even though there’s no question in my mind that Hillary can do a better job, we’re dealing with a lot of emotion and racial pride, and he’s proven himself to be a credible candidate already,” Mr. Rangel said.
Measured by volunteers, phone banks, offices and other tangible signs statewide, the Clinton campaign appears better organized. She has the support of many members of Congress and the Legislature, as well as the backing of unions that are adept at turning out voters, including those representing teachers, building service workers and municipal employees.
Mr. Obama has been endorsed by a number of black elected officials in Harlem, southeast Queens and central Brooklyn, all bastions of Democratic voters. And in a particularly revealing gauge of his organizational strength, Mr. Obama is the only Democrat other than Mrs. Clinton to have full delegate slates in each of the state’s 29 Congressional districts, suggesting he may be competitive in areas outside New York City.
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