TJ Rooney and the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania was solidly behind Hillary Clinton and delivered for her in the primary. When Barack Obama won this week the Party was quick to get behind Obama which makes them a winner this week.  Find out who else made the Winners and Losers list for June 6, 2008.

Winners

Losers

Arizona Democratic Party

While prominent officials like Rendell, Nutter and party chairman Rooney supported Clinton and delivered the state for her, but the party was quick to get behind Obama this week and not act bitter.

Tim Holden

Holden refused to come out for Clinton or Obama, but did complain about the process he refused to take part in and try to influence.

Bucks County Republicans

Harry Fawkes decides to come back for another term.

smoking ban

Goes up in smoke in Senate for now at least.

Bob Mellow

Mellow was the only one in the conference committee to oppose the smoking ban and while most insiders still thought the bill would sail through the senate he led a revolt.

Michael Livingston

Ripped the Republican Party for lack of support as he withdrew from the challenge of Fattah. Did he not realize what district he was running in?

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