State Democrats feel primary passion
Clinton says Kentucky essential to her bid
By Ryan Alessi And Bill Estep
A slightly hoarse New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton declared Kentucky Clinton territory and a necessary electoral building block for her White House bid.• Slide show: Hillary Clinton visits Louisville
• When is the primary? Kentucky's primary election will be May 20, the same day as Oregon's.
• What about Obama? Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, who visited the state twice last year, has not yet scheduled any visits to Kentucky.
