Supporters of U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton crowd Indianapolis as their leaders try to win over Indiana. Supporters of U.S. Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton demonstrate in downtown Indianapolis on Sunday (May 4) ahead of Tuesday's (May 6) presidential primary election. Supporters faced off on opposing street corners holding signs and chanting for their candidate. The rallies were held outside the site where both Clinton and Obama were scheduled to speak at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner. The rallies included a drum corps leading a march for Obama from the Indiana State capitol and a Clinton supporter singing a song dedicated to getting 'Hillary in the White House'. Obama supporter Kyle Flood told Reuters: "We want a Mid-West boy back in the White House. We're excited, we're ready to change America. We're fired up and ready to go." Clinton supporter Harriet Nasser said: "I think Hillary is the best of the selection of the two. I do think she will win that election, and it's because of her knowledge and experience in getting along so well with foreign leaders." Inside, at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, both democratic candidates were busy solidifying voter support ahead of Tuesday's primary. "If we're going to take America in a new direction, we need a candidate ready to go toe-to-toe with (Republican presidential candidate) John McCain on national security and to win the debate on the economy. I believe wit...
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