Super Tuesday: Presidential Candidates Make Final Push

Image Credit: Photos of Hillary Clinton and John Kasich were provided by WHDH, 7-News

On the eve of Super Tuesday, the two candidates for president in the Democratic primary and a Republican made their final pitches in Massachusetts.

In Boston, Hillary Clinton appeared at the Old South Meeting House for a 30-minute speech, where she twice referenced an “esteemed opponent” with whom she disagrees with on free college education and guns. She wasn’t as kind to GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.

Before stopping in Boston, Clinton appeared at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.

Only a few miles away from the Old South Meeting House was Sanders, who held a rally at Milton High School. Unlike Clinton, the Vermont senator called out his opponent by name, demanding that Clinton release the transcript of her speech at Goldman Sachs.

“I don’t know how you can bring real change when you give a speech at Goldman Sachs for $225,000 and you don’t release the transcript,” he said. “If you give a speech for $225,000, it must be a hell of a good speech and you should share it.”

Sanders also made the case that he was the better candidate for the general election based on polling that shows him polling better than Clinton against Trump.

About 35 minutes down the road was the only Republican candidate in Massachusetts Monday. In Plymouth, Ohio Governor John Kasich emphasized compromise and urged unenrolled voters to choose a Republican ballot and give him their support.

Recent polling shows that Clinton and Trump have the inside track in Massachusetts. Polls released during the last week show Clinton leading Sanders anywhere from 3 to 11 points. On the Republican side, Trump has enjoyed a comfortable lead and sits well ahead of his closest opponent.

Polls in Massachusetts will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.