US voters' views: Shawn Tedrow

In the run-up to the most hotly contested US presidential election in years we are asking BBC News website readers from key primary states to share their opinions and views.

Here, Democratic voters from the crucial battleground of Pennsylvania choose between their party's two candidates.

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Shawn Tedrow
Security officer | Democrat

I will vote for Hillary on Tuesday.

Age: 25 Lives: Pittsburgh Occupation: Security officer Last election voted: Democrat In 10 words or less: Humorous, intelligent, sincere, activist Voters' views: Pennsylvania

I believe history will repeat itself and a Clinton presidency will rescue us from the state of economic debt that a Bush presidency has put us in.

The economy is the issue and right now this country is in a recession.

Hillary will balance the books. She will also get our troops out of Iraq.

This election race is a matter of trust and I just don't think what Obama says adds up.

There are too many "what if's" with Obama. At least we all know where Hillary stands.

She has first-hand experience from her time in the White House.

Yes, she was forced to admit she made some mistakes when describing what she has achieved in the past, but we all make mistakes. At least she had the guts to admit she screwed up.

Another issue where she is strong is healthcare. This is a huge issue in Pennsylvania, as there are many like me in this state who are on the poverty level and simply can't afford healthcare coverage.

Hillary says she will make if more affordable for people like me to able to pay my medical bills.

As long as she is interested in improving the lives of the people in this country, that is good enough for me.

I think she will need to win big here to survive, but I believe she will do it. She has led here all along and has strong support.