Clinton rivals supportive during crisis

BOSTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Rivals of presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton offered prayers and support when they learned of the hostage crisis at her Rochester, N.H. office.

"We're in solidarity with Hillary at this moment, when we think of what she's going through and what her staff is going through," an emotional Dennis Kucinich told Democrats in Virginia Friday.

One man was taken into custody Friday after holding several hostages, including Clinton campaign staffers and volunteers. No one was hurt, The Boston Globe reported Saturday.

Democrat Barack Obama, who has been verbally sparring with Clinton, called her to offer support while John Edwards, another Democratic rival, expressed relief no one was hurt.

"While we may support different candidates, each and every one of us are united by a belief that together, we can make our country the best it can be," Edwards said.

Republican Mitt Romney told his staff to lock all his field offices and be on alert for suspicious-looking people, the Globe reported.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved in the situation in New Hampshire," Romney said in a statement.