The bus ride has begun
The Obama bus ride across Pennsylvania is finally under way. And it began with an appearance by -- I know none of you could have possibly guessed this -- The Bus.
The bus ride has begun
Larry Eichel reports from the road...
The Obama bus ride across Pennsylvania is finally under way. And it began with an appearance by -- I know none of you could have possibly guessed this -- The Bus.
Yes, sports fans, former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis, whose nickname is the same as the vehicle on which we are riding, showed up to start the journey. He even gave Barack Obama a version of the Steelers' terrible towel. This one was blue with white lettering and said, "Here We Go, America, Here We Go."
The rumor was that Obama would toss a football with Bettis or stage a hand-off. But rather than risk a costly gaffe, Obama emerged from the Soldiers and Sailors Hall, where he'd been speaking, carrying a football. And he never gave it up.
Another former Steeler and current Obama supporter, Franco Harris, was also in the picture. He did not board the bus for the ride to the next stop. But Bettis did. So, the Bus is on the bus.
And now we'll stop.
Skipndeebar... is that all you have??? thats it???? come on..... why are you voting for Hillary???— JayG
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- Clinton supports tell their children, it is ok to lie! http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4— PSU4MBA
- Clinton supports tell their children, it is ok to lie! http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4— PSU4MBA
- Clinton supports tell their children, it is ok to lie! http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4— PSU4MBA
- Clinton supporters tell their children, it is ok to lie! http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4— PSU4MBA
- Clinton supporters tell their children, it is ok to lie! http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4— PSU4MBA
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- http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_559659.html HILLARY RE-ASSESSED!!!— mjn
The Inauguration: Jan. 20 blog brings you coverage of President-elect Barack Obama's transition into office.
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Thomas Fitzgerald joined The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2000, and has covered Harrisburg as well as city, state and national politics for the newspaper. He was a “boy on the bus” in the 2004 presidential campaign and during primary contests in 2000 and 1996.
Nathan Gorenstein has covered politics and government in the city, state and nation for the Inquirer. He's worked in the city hall bureau, had a stint on the business desk, and once covered the suburbs. After serving as assistant regional editor, he was named editor of the "Politics" web site.
