Battle of Pennsylvania

is failing to capture an important swing state, Pennsylvania, despite its residents feeling increasingly uneasy about the economy. Click Image to Enlarge Scott Olson / 2008 Getty Images CAN HE TAKE THE KEYSTONE STATE? Senator Obama greets customers at Pamela's Diner in Pittsburgh, Pa. Raymond Baumiller of Pittsburgh sat in a table in front of Jenny Lee Bakery, an institution in the area that is closing its doors after 70 years of business. Inside, customers such as Mr. Baumiller's wife, waited in line to procure a final cherished cinnamon roll or brownie from longtime bakery workers who would be jobless in a few hours when the bakery would shut down for good. Amid the melancholy scene, Mr. Baumiller reflected on the state of things in his area right now and the issues that people are thinking about: "the war. The economy. A... [read full story]