Clinton desperately needs a win to stay in the race, while Obama hopes a good showing will solidify his status as the frontrunner for the Democratic Party nomination.

• 克林顿迫切需要赢得这场初选从而可以继续竞选。而奥巴马则希望表现出色，从而可以巩固他的地位，并且继续在民主党提名的竞争中领先对手。