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.
Posted by Larry Eichel @ 2:51 PM
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http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_559659.html
HILLARY RE-ASSESSED!!!
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Clinton supporters tell their children, it is ok to lie!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4
Clinton supporters tell their children, it is ok to lie!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4
Clinton supports tell their children, it is ok to lie!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4
Clinton supports tell their children, it is ok to lie!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4
Clinton supports tell their children, it is ok to lie!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BfNqhV5hg4
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http://americanresearchgroup.com/pres08/padem8-703.html : Obama still stands.
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Skipndeebar... is that all you have??? thats it???? come on..... why are you voting for Hillary???
Vote for Mama Not Obama!
So, JFNIKKI.... can you state why you want hillary/edwards? lol
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Skipndeebar and jfnikki.... you both need a life. It's people like you who keep progress from happening. I bet you two hate your job and your life.... How sad is that..... well, don't worry Skip and Jf, when Sen. Obama takes office, I am sure he will do all he can to help you out... :O)
Obama said he "never heard the diatribe by Wright". Well he sat in the audience, as Wright, on video, pointed to him and addressed him. Wright went on to claim that Bill Clinton done blacks wrong. "He was riding dirty." Obama, in all his presidentialness, did not stand up and object; instead he smiled as people cheered. He did not denounce Wright even after the service. Here is Bill Clinton riding dirty.
http://www.clintonfoundation.org/cf-pgm-hs-ai-work.htm
Obama said he "never heard the diatribe by Wright". Well he sat in the audience, as Wright, on video, pointed to him and addressed him. Wright went on to claim that Bill Clinton done blacks wrong. "He was riding dirty." Obama, in all his presidentialness, did not stand up and object; instead he smiled as people cheered. He did not denounce Wright even after the service. Here is Bill Clinton riding dirty.
http://www.clintonfoundation.org/cf-pgm-hs-ai-work.htm
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This bus, where and when does it hit Philly? When does Obama get to Philly?
Vote Obama in 2008!
He's got a good backbone and decent ideas. I think he'll try hard for the right reasons, so I'm supporting him.
Just remember..... Obama= jobs for working americans and Clinton= NAFTA and jobs over seas....
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The simpletons are still trying to use the Rev. Wright controversy to cause division, is it fear that Clinton may lose? Americans are smarter than your antics. Besides, Obama had his red phone moment and stepped up to the plate, He didn't need "SNIPERS" to fight for him. Enough Hillary with the LIES, LIES, LIES.
Perhaps Obama fans should know more about who they are voting for: http://larrysinclair0926.wordpress.com/
Obama will never, ever win in the General Election!
I hope Algore jumps into the mix. It will make it a 3 ring circus for sure.
I hope Algore jumps into the mix. It will make it a 3 ring circus for sure.
Those concerned about Obama's pastor Wright should read this:
Pastor Of Clinton's Former Church: Don't Use Wright To Polarize
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/03/25/pastor-of-clintons-forme_n_93418.html
Obama-Rev. Wright will CHANGE AmeriKa!!!
May the HOPE be with you!
No be cool vote Obama and Rev. Wright
Rev. Wright & Obama 08
Rev. Wright & Obama 08
Obama-Rev. Wright
Obama-Rev. Wright
Obama-Rev. Wright
Obama-Rev. Wright
Be Sane Vote Mccain
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Be a Christian. Vote Obama.
Be a Christian. Vote Obama.
Obama Loves america and want to unite America. Who wants a barking dog like Clinton to represent us abroad? Haven't we lost enough yet?
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Obama hates America, thats why he wants to run it into the ground, listen to reverend Wright, Obama refuses to condem him, what happens to the terrorists who attack us. Obama will forgive them, not attack them.
Thanks Casey. GO OBAMA!!!!
Jeff: I know right? What exactly is it that's so great that Obama is going to do for people when he becomes President. No changey hopey nonsense. Real substantive accomplishments. Do people really think if he gets in that everyone is going to have free health care and the war is going to end?
We need a president with good morals, not someone who likes to fling fling with interns, and a wife that allowed it! So, all you Billary fans, Obama will win, so you have until Jan/09 to move out of the country. bah bah byeee
http://odeo.com/find/jeremiah+wright - Full mp3 audio of both the "GD America" and "Chickens coming home to roost" sermons. Just in case any of you patriotic Americans out there would like to make up your minds based on something a little more substantial than a 45 second sound byte...
Now, that we have passed the run a way, "Vote Hillary" messages, let us support Obama for president and Casey for Vice President?
The funniest thing is that people actually think it matters whether Hillary is elected, or Obama is elected, or McCain is elected.
Iraq, is working, things are changing, the government is taking over and fighting thier own fight...I see a connection! Between Hillary and Bush...They vote or speak witout reading!
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It's a good thing that 6-year-old little girl was there to fend off the snipers.
It's a good thing that 6-year-old little girl was there to fend off the snipers.
I don't know how Hillary survived that brutal attack. She is liek a war hero. Like Rambo and McCain rolled into one, practically.
"Everything he talks about she is already doing." You mean things like lying about being under sniper attack in more than 3 speeches and calling it a "misspeaking"?
Just a reminder..from a soldier..I can't have any misspokeness or flip flopping on behalf of my and my friends lives...Irish Peace, Bosnia
The War
Daughter...Bush
Father...Monica
Lies dont save lives, if you want to see what I mean turn on the TV right now, and see what's going on in IRAQ!
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It's Hillary that employs Rovian tactics.
Character assassination is tough when running from Sniper Fire.
It's Hillary that employs Rovian tactics.
Character assassination is tough when running from Sniper Fire.
It's Hillary that employs Rovian tactics.
Character assassination is tough when running from Sniper Fire.
Can Casey explain why he endorsed a man who has a 100% favorable rating from the Ill. Planned dParenthood Council for his support of abortion and for voting against banning partial birth abortion? Too, I guess that Casey, like Obama, voted against a bill "that would have made it a federal crime for anyone other than a parent to accompany a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion." (from wikipedia)
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/hisownwords/
jfnikki, we've seen it a million times, thanks. I'll keep it in mind if Wright runs for President.
Unfortunately for Hillary, Obama is surging Nationwide in the new Gallup poll.
Hillary Clinton is the real changemaker. Obama is a Karl Rove orchestrated, Republican-funded, media supported puppet. Everything he talks about she is already doing. Hillary 2008.
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Obama 08.
Perhaps a Lynn Swann/Steeler connection. Excuse me but I think Obama is brilliant. Now back to our regularly scheduled program.
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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.
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