PHOTOS: Obama endorsed by Bob Casey begins bus tour, joined today by Pittsburgh Steelers players

[flpoljunkie]

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., looks at an autographed towel presented to him by former Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football players Jerome Bettis, center, and Franco Harris as they leave the Soldiers and Sailors Museum and Memorial in Pittsburgh, Pa., Friday, March 28, 2008.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., left, accompanied by former Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football players Jerome Bettis, centre, and Franco Harris, holds up a towel as they leave the Soldiers and Sailors Museum and Memorial in Pittsburgh, Pa., Friday, March 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., left, accompanied by, from second from left, former Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football player Jerome Bettis, Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa. and former Steeler Franco Harris, leave the Soldiers and Sailors Museum and Memorial in Pittsburgh, Pa., Friday, March 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., waves prior to boarding his bus as he leaves the Soldiers and Sailors Museum and Memorial in Pittsburgh, Pa., Friday, March 28, 2008.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., along with Pennsylvania State Sen. Sean Logan, left, former Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football player Jerome Bettis, top left, and Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., center, rear, pose for photos with workers during a stop at U.S. Steel Corp. in Braddock, Pa., Friday, March 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., is helped up after he knelt down to pose for a photograph during a stop to talk with workers at U.S. Steel Corp., Friday, March 28, 2008, in Braddock, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., shakes hands with a worker during a stop at U.S. Steel Corp. in Braddock, Pa., Friday, March 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., center, shakes hands with workers at U.S. Steel Corp. in Braddock, Pa., Friday, March 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., hugs former Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football player Jerome Bettis after stopping to talk with workers at U.S. Steel Corp. in Braddock, Pa., Friday, March 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

[slinkerwink]

1. Barack looks good with that football!

[jenmito]

10. He looks good with ANYTHING!

[FatDave]

117. He'd look best with a presidential seal behind him

[EffieBlack]

138. Forget about Barack. I'm checking out Franco

Still fine after all these years!

:-)

[Unsane]

2. Obama and Casey = best friends forever.

The PA primary is going to be closer than people think!

[Shae]

97. I hope. I hope.

[mzmolly]

150. I agree, and even a close primary is a win for Obama.

:hi:

[babylonsister]

3. Whoa! Jerome and Franco? That's two GREAT endorsements

right there! :thumbsup:

[tabasco]

9. Both of these guys are more than football players.

They are smart, good people and this will be a huge boost for Obama in the Pittsburgh area.

[babylonsister]

12. They're like PA rock stars! Yay! nt

[SoxFan]

46. Very cool

I remember when Mike Dukakis campaigned in NH with Bobby Orr and Kevin McHale back in 1988. That certainly helped draw attention on the trail!

[tabasco]

49. Who's Bobby Orr? n/t

[DefenseLawyer]

50. Seriously? n/t

[SoxFan]

52. Tell me you're kidding

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Orr

[gmudem]

156. How could people not know who Bobby Orr is??!!

I'm a Rangers fan but Orr is a hockey legend. Saying you don't know who Bobby Orr is is like saying you don't know who Kareem Abdul Jabbar is.

[scratchy]

157. who Kareem Abdul Jabbar?

[VolcanoJen]

108. Blasphemy!!!!!!!

:grr:

[rateyes]

129. Either you're a young whippersnapper,

or you've never even heard of the game of ice hockey.

[bilgewaterbill]

106. Hate to rain on your parade but so was Lynn Swann. I'm just sayin'.

[flpoljunkie]

33. OP edited to add some great photos from their first stop at a steel mill in Braddock, PA.

[babylonsister]

42. Thanks so much for all the pix! I'm grinning from ear to ear! nt

[hedgehog]

65. I thought I was the only one who just started grinning when I see

pictures of Obama! And I've never been a groupie - not for the Beatles, not for any movie star, NEVER!

[Cha]

82. I just talked to my son on

Kauai and he said they call Jerome, "The Bus"!! He also said he taped The View(first time watching it) and Obama was Fine..he thought the women seemed kinda of "in awe". :)

[babylonsister]

83. I watched it and he was great. There's videos up here if you're interested.

:hi:

[Cha]

85. I am..I'll watch it tonight...

:hi:

[politicasista]

4. I am not a Steelers fan, but that's awesome!

:kick:

[Cha]

72. I'm not a football fan but this

is totally Awesome and then Some!

[DemVet]

126. Are you in High School?

[napi21]

5. With Casey & the Steelers behind him, Obama shouldn's have

any problem winning Pgh! I moved from Pgh. 21 yeaes ago and I'm STILL a strong Steeler fan! Football fan or not, Pittsburghers all pay attention to their Steelers!

[ecdab]

18. Once the Steelers get in your blood

they are there to stay (most notably if you lived there in the 70's, which I did) - it's good to see some of the Steelers getting behind Obama, they mean quite a lot in that town.

[napi21]

54. Yep, I was born in Pgh. and only moved in 1987. I will never forget

the Steeler Dynasty, and I still have my Terrible Towel & Steeler football in my living room!

[Jawja]

128. I'm not a Steelers fan,

but I love the Steelers because of Hines Ward, who is a Georgia Bulldog.

He was a great player for Georgia just as he is a great player for Pittsburgh.

[msallied]

58. Lifelong Bengal fan...

I am willing to waive our rivalry and unite for Obama. LOL

[DemVet]

127. Lynn Swann....Governor....remember?

[tabasco]

6. Obama has Franco and The Bus!!!

It's over in the Pittsburgh area.

90% Obama!!!!

Go Steelers!!

Franco is a truly great human being, in addition to a Hall of Fame football player. Bettis is a great guy too.

[bobbert]

36. This could explain why he lost Ohio...

[rateyes]

132. That's funny.

Good one.

[PA Democrat]

87. Jerome Bettis gave to Bush's reelection campaign in 2004.

I always like Bettis, but remember being disappointed to see he was supporting Bush. I'm glad to see he is making a better choice this time around!

Franco has been a dedicated Democrat for years. He campaigned here for Kerry in 2004.

[blogslut]

7. Franco!

Sweet!

[scheming daemons]

13. Franco is half-italian! Doesn't he know that Rev Wright called him a "garlic nose"??????

;-)

[tabasco]

16. Franco is one of the nicest people.

Just look at that smile!

I've never met him but everybody who has says what a warm and wonderful person he is.

[gateley]

114. I worked front desk at a hotel

in Seattle that had the NFL contract. Franco Harris had CLASS. I don't remember many of the other players individually, but he made an impression.

[Coexist]

8. off topic

I love that Obama/Richardson pic in your signature!

[flpoljunkie]

41. Thanks. Have added some more photos to the OP. Check them out.

[scheming daemons]

11. When they said Obama was starting a "Bus" tour, I didn't know it was going to involve the "Bus"...

...himself!


By the way... the words on the towel "Here we go, America, here we go" is a play on words to the most famous of Steeler cheers: "Here we go, Steelers, here we go".

[City Lights]

24. I didn't know that...thanks!

:-)

[flpoljunkie]

39. Did you notice the t-shirt with the words, "Yes, we can!" and signed Franco Harris

[jenmito]

14. Funny how I haven't seen ANY coverage of this on tv-not even on CNN's live coverage.

And how 'bout Obama's endorsement by Casey? Almost NO video of it-just commentary on whether it matters or not.

[woolldog]

53. Nobody watched the cable news shows anyway, except for newsjunkies

who have already made up their mind. Local news is the most important.

[jenmito]

75. Yeah, that's true. I think you're right.

:)

[FrenchieCat]

56. That's due to my theory........of keeping it going no matter if there is no "hope" for Clinton!

It goes like this...

The fighting between Dems is being encouraged in part because of McCain's Public Financing problem, which is not a Problem as long as the Dems keep Fighting Each Other......Which may be why Fox, and Scaife, et al are being so nice to Hillary Clinton as of late. Obama is the frontrunner, so it's not gonna work to be nice to him. His lead is big enough, thank you!.....so indeed, they have to try and take him down to the 60% loss level in order to keep the race going beyond April.

Do you know what would happen to McCain if he had to face Obama's fundraising prowess today? It would be a massacre.

So it has been calculated smartly by those who's interest it best serves to delay as long as possible the Dem primaries being decided.....because that's better for John McCain's public financing woes as he can't spend anymore money anyways. If McSame doesn't have to spend anything to incur damage on his opponent, that's better for the Republican party; it makes them stronger, while we spend and spend away at each other.

No wonder Dem in-fighting is being encouraged, and why we have all of these Right Wing commentators being paraded on Television to "comment" on the Democratic Primaries. They are sitting there laughing at us, while we keep having to go to the bank. That's why the Wright controversy is being artificially kept at maximum level, and the speech on Race doesn't count as far as they are concerned. They don't want it to count for anything, and many in the Dem party are playing right along.

Plus the Dem in-fighting appears to be bringing voters over to the GOP side, which is a bi-product that they are welcoming.....and the GOP are waiting with open arms, and know what a difference approx 25% of the AA vote (and after the Richardson Judas remark) maybe 35% of the Hispanic voters.

The media of course loves it for a multitude of reasons (corporate tax rate stay low with a GOP win, as well as a continuation in deregulation so that they can become bigger), one important one being that they are the ones who profit from hard earned Dem money getting into their coffers for advertising big buys that they wouldn't see if things weren't close with Obama and Hilary, and since McCain doesn't have the moula, they'll gladly take Hillary and Obama can fight each other to the death.

We are being hosed, and may have very well been outsmarted or have outsmarted ourselves in many, many ways to date....enough to cost us the election that should have have left the Repugs as road kill. After 8 years of George Bush, we are now working hand in hand with the Republicans in destroying all of our advantages as the Democratic party.

We are truly fucked!

[jenmito]

77. Great post...

I agree. I also noticed that McCain is getting 100% coverage on every speech he gives, every ad he puts out, and getting complete passes for his HUGE mistakes on what should be his strong point!

[RamboLiberal]

59. The big thing is it will get huge local coverage

On Pittsburgh TV - and since Pittsburgh is also very close to West Virginia (and many in northern WV are Steelers fans) this will also be playing in WV.

The Bus and Franco are well-loved Steelers and since we're only 2 years removed from Steeler's Super Bowl victory this is great!

Like that they went to one of the few remaining Pittsburgh area steel mills. My late dad used to work for the sister mill of Edgar Thompson (he worked at Irvin Works).

I hope the Obama campaign will air the commercial in Western PA that they are airing in Indiana - it shows Obama in front of a closed, rusting steel mill. Man could people here identify with that!

[jenmito]

78. Thanks for that...

Good points. I'm just a political junkie who thinks if "even" I don't see it, NOBODY sees it. But I live in NY State, so I shouldn't be surprised that I don't see the coverage that people in PA are seeing. I feel better now. :hi:

[stillcool]

86. that's why there's youtube!

[jenmito]

90. True. I have to find all of Obama's appearances he made on tv this week except for The View, which

I saw.

[FrenchieCat]

119. Here's one News Segment. Excellent. On his family, in particular his mom.

accompanied by a short interview with Obama.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x111786

[jenmito]

147. Thanks, Frenchie!

:hi:

[flpoljunkie]

162. Very nice, FrenchieCat. I had missed this. Thanks so much for posting it.

[totodeinhere]

164. Obama has been getting heavy local media coverage.

That's what's important in PA.

[AllentownJake]

15. Anyone know

If McNabb, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, David Akers, and Dawkins have weighed in yet. People would listen to them before the Mayor.

[Tribetime]

17. this browns fan salutes the dreaded Steelers today

[blm]

21. Browns fan here, too. First time I've been happy to see any Steelers. heheh

.

[IronLionZion]

32. And this Steelers fan welcomes Browns fans to enjoy this with us

We're all Obama fans. Can we put this man in the white house? Yes we can.

[Enthusiast]

130. Fellow Brown's fan here,

in agreement. I would liked to have seen all the high profile Steelers come out for Obama, however. And also all the Browns. We need more work with these teams!

[TwilightGardener]

19. Ahhh! I SAID a few weeks ago he needs to get some Stillers backing him!!

Yinz guys, I was RIGHT!! Thanks, Bus and Franco!

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

34. Ben Stiller, sadly, was not available...

nt

[faithfulcitizen]

89. lmao.

[InsultComicDog]

145. lol but...

putting "nt" in the message BODY? What's the point of that?!

[reflection]

20. I knew I liked those guys for some reason :)

Time to go fire up my SB XL DVD.

[Justitia]

22. GREAT pics - thanks!

[flpoljunkie]

35. Thanks! Have added some more great photos from their stop at a steel mill in Braddock.

[Justitia]

76. These are really fantastic pics from the state of my birth - thanks again!! -eom

[madrchsod]

23. the catch seen around the world

the "immaculate reception"....cannot get a bigger endorsement than harris..



bettis is no slouch either....not looking good for hillary in pa..

wait a minute harris --->

"His father, who was African-American, met his Italian mother in Italy"

[BeyondGeography]

51. LOL...Jack Tatum just hit that damned receiver too hard, didn't he?

popped that ball straght into Franco's hands...

Thank you, Franco!

[Whisp]

25. he's so cute!

I know that's shallow of me, and my family is sick of me saying that.

but I gotta say it anyway.
:)

[catgirl]

26. I love all the Obama campaign photos

Someone should publish a book. Edward Norton is doing a documentary. I
can't wait to see it.

[flpoljunkie]

142. Thanks! Had forgotten about Edward Norton's documentary. Look forward to it!

[Thrill]

27. Wow. I thought Bettis was Repuke. Didn't him donate to the last two Bush Campaigns?

[AspenRose]

63. That's what I thought too

I thought he was GOP.

I knew Franco would be there though. Love him...he's a cool guy.

[tabasco]

80. You might be thinking of Swann.

I never heard that Bettis was a puke.

[Thrill]

81. Check who he has donated to

[tabasco]

93. I'll take your word for it.

Sorry to hear that about The Bus but it seems somebody has talked some sense to him.

[PA Democrat]

88. I know he donated to Bush in 2004. Not sure about 2000.

http://www.newsmeat.com/sports_political_donations/Jerome_Bettis.php

Edited to add link.

Looks like he donated to a Democrat running for Congress as well. Sounds like Jerome has seen the light politically!

[JVS]

28. Yoi! That's a nice towel!

And signed by Franco and the Bus!

[tabasco]

105. LOL!

You know Myron just passed away? :cry:

[JVS]

110. Double yoi!

Yeah, I read about it. I was in my office and let out a wail. When people asked what was up, I tried to explain it. They couldn't fathom the greatness of a man who sponsored the Myron Cope kielbasa sub at subway. They thought the whole incident to be strange.

[tabasco]

149. I met Myron once at Cope's Cabana after a game.

At the end of the radio show, fans lined up to meet Myron and my brother and I were the last in the line. He kindly greeted every fan and signed autographs. By the time we got to meet Myron, it was just the three of us remaining in the fest tent. He was very nice and did not act like a big shot. He signed my copy of Steelers Digest. He was such a hoot to listen to. I think he gave me more laughs than anyone.

[musiclawyer]

29. Holy hell, Obama is one smart politician, or he has good advice

Getting icon steelers on your side in public cannot hurt in PA

[Megahurtz]

30. Kick.

Hike! :silly:

[emilyg]

31. Is he for/against abortion rights?

[slinkerwink]

38. Obama's 100% pro-choice. Clinton also sought Casey's endorsement.

[babylonsister]

44. 100% score from NARAL:

http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/statements/obama.html

Sen. Barack Obama submitted the following statement upon NARAL Pro-Choice America's request.

"A woman's ability to decide how many children to have and when, without interference from the government, is one of the most fundamental rights we possess. It is not just an issue of choice, but equality and opportunity for all women.

"I have consistently advocated for reproductive choice and will make preserving women's rights under Roe v. Wade a priority as President. I oppose any constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's ruling in this case.

"I believe we must work together to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies. I support legislation to expand access to contraception, health information, and preventative services to help reduce unintended pregnancies. That is why I co-sponsored the Prevention First Act of 2007, which will increase funding for family planning and comprehensive sex education that teaches both abstinence and safe sex methods. It will also end insurance discrimination against contraception, improve awareness about emergency contraception, and provide compassionate assistance to rape victims.

"Finally, I support the enactment and enforcement of laws that help prevent violence, intimidation, and harassment directed at reproductive health providers and their patients."

Voting Record:
Sen. Obama received the following scores on NARAL Pro-Choice America's Congressional Record on Choice.
2007: 100 percent
2006: 100 percent
2005: 100 percent

[ellacott]

45. What does that have to do with this post?

Drive-bys, pitiful

[emilyg]

79. Drive-bys, huh? Some of us have a life to live

I was asking about Casey. Don't know much about him.

[Shae]

100. I think his father

was the one disallowed to speak at the convention in '92 when Bill Clinton was running because of his anti-abortion stance.
Don't know about jr. You could probably find out on the web.

[emilyg]

111. Thank you.

[ellacott]

160. Yes he's a Pro-Life Catholic Dem

[ellacott]

161. Drive -bys yes

That is your MO around here. You do this frequently and it's usually a sarcastic comment regarding the candidate that you don't support.

So if decided to actually make a sincere inquiry, my bad, it's understandable how one can think it was just business as usual with you.

[yasmina27]

37. Thanx!

Those pics are awesome!

I SO wish I could go to his town hall tonight. It's only about 20 min. up the road from me, but we already have a prior commitment that is impossible to get out of (daughter's rehearsal for Tamburitzans concert on Sun.).

Hopefully, I'll be able to see him again before the PA primary, or at least before the GE after BO gets the nomination.

[Ysabel]

40. great pics :D (n/t)...

[Scurrilous]

43. K & R

:thumbsup:

[malik flavors]

47. That's how you win over the working class. Have a beer and talk politics and football.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

73. Yes, Obama is sincere too

unlike some

[Avalux]

48. I haven't been posting in GDP but I must respond to this post.

Those are awesome pics! Obama and my beloved Steelers! Don't underestimate the power of these pics among my home state citizens. :kick:

[livetohike]

146. That's it exactly!

I think he won all of E.T.s vote ( I posted below, my Dad and Grandfather retired from there).

[roseBudd]

55. Plus Obama plays basketball!

[ekwhite]

137. At his height, he should

That is one thing that impressed me - he is as tall as Harris and Bettis.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

57. Sen Casey connected to INDICTED Porta Rico Gov's pay-to-play scandal

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080328_Puerto_Rico_scandal_taints_four_from_area.html

The indictment of Gov. Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, a Democrat, ensnared one of Pennsylvania's most prolific fund-raisers, Robert M. Feldman of Gladwyne. Feldman has brought in more than $1 million for Sen. Bob Casey Jr.

[Barack_America]

61. Nice try. But he's a fundraiser for RENDELL as well.

And whaddaya know, he's listed in the link you cite, AND you truncated the quote just before his name was mentioned.

How intellectually honest of you.

"The indictment of Gov. Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, a Democrat, ensnared one of Pennsylvania's most prolific fund-raisers, Robert M. Feldman of Gladwyne. Feldman has brought in more than $1 million for Sen. Bob Casey Jr., Gov. Rendell, former Mayor John F. Street, and former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey."

FYI, the $1 million total is for all of those guys TOGETHER. Rendell alone received nearly $600,000 from him.

ETA: Also, it's spelled PUERTO RICO, not "Porta", as in Port-A-Potty.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

62. but this thread is about Casey and Obama now isn't it?

[Barack_America]

66. In the end, it like all other threads, is about truth. And you provided an INCORRECT quote.

He did not raise $1 million for Casey, as you claimed. He raised $1 million for Casey, Rendell, Street and others COMBINED.

[thevoiceofreason]

101. You are dishonest, just admit it. Watch out - there's snipers present!

[FrenchieCat]

60. Awe Man...... :(

"Error: You've already recommended that thread."

[JNelson6563]

64. I can't wait till he's our President!

I really think it will be a new day for America.

Julie

[qanda]

67. Yeah!!!!! As a person born and raised in Pittsburgh this makes my heart leap

I love seeing Franco endorse Barack Obama-- he's usually on the right side of everything good in Pittsburgh. I was surprised to see the Bus endorsing Barack since he gave money to Bush last time around. Oh well, good to see him coming over from the dark side.

[Barack_America]

68. How far across the state does this affect, in your estimation?

I'm over on the Eagles side (though I'm a Lions fan, myself).

I don't even know who over here would have that kind of clout nowadays. Westbrook? Or perhaps if he 'rejected and denounced' TO, that would score him points here? ;)

[RamboLiberal]

70. This Steeler fan figures this will sure help this half of state

This even helps in to West Virginia since Steelers are also big in northern half of WV and Pittsburgh TV extends down that far. As to PA I figure there are Steeler fans all in the Western half of the state up to Erie and out past Altoona to State College and even to Harrisburg which is probably where we start to see the split between Eagles and Steelers fans.

And what a brilliant move to stop at one of the few remaining steel plants in Pittsburgh area. Also Edgar Thompson abuts a very devastated community in Braddock.

IMHO this bus tour is going to get Obama better local coverage than the Clintons to this junction. And nice strategy since the Obama ads went up earlier in week on TV in this area and the campaign has bought quite a bit of coverage.

I'm predicting with the Casey endorsement which should help with the blue collar Dems in this part of the state that even though Clinton will win I bet it will be a single digit victory margin. And Obama could possibly pull off an upset.

[Barack_America]

71. Thanks for the report!

:thumbsup:

I'm SO excited about this bus tour. People here in Philly have started getting a bit "grumbly". Philadelphians are used to being catered to a bit more than they have been thus far. And a bus tour across the state (ending in Philly) is THE BEST way to address this.

[RiverStone]

69. Great pics - and the getting the Steelers as endorsements rocks!

My guess is Terry Bradshaw probably not a Dem, but football resonates better than politics in PA - keep adding those guys to the Obama front line and he might score an upset!

K&R

[BumRushDaShow]

74. Cool! Thanks for posting! K&R

:kick:

[rndmprsn]

84. K&R

[TheDonkey]

91. THAT ROCKS!!! YES!!!

Love it!

[MadMaddie]

92. Fantastic pictures!!

[JI7]

94. THAT'S what a President looks like

not that monkey shit we have now.

[ClayZ]

95. Great Photos! Thank you! K and R

[Iwillnevergiveup]

96. As a graduate of the U. of Pittsburgh

and over-the-top Steeler fan, I'm gonna go ahead and call PA for Barack. Watch and see.
K&R

[thevoiceofreason]

98. Barack can connect with the jock demographic - big help in Pa.

[grantcart]

99. tks

[thevoiceofreason]

102. Even an old Oiler fan like me loves those pictures

[Cha]

103. I just caught this on truthout.org about Casey's endorsement..

"Casey's decision was also personal, motivated in part by the enthusiasm his four daughters - Elyse, Caroline, Julia and Marena - have expressed for Obama, the source said. "He thinks we shouldn't be deaf to the voices of the next generation." Sweet.

[TheDonkey]

104. Change is coming :)

[VolcanoJen]

109. The Tide Is Turning.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7s9ubMQX7WE

[FrenchieCat]

118. That one is excellent!

[dkf]

115. Aww. I love hearing these stories!

These youngsters are going to be fantastic for our country. I just hope we can leave them something good.

[FatDave]

120. "These youngsters are going to be fantastic for our country"

I completely agree. These up-and-comers are going to be great.

[VolcanoJen]

107. Glad he resisted the urge to throw/catch the football.

He's a damned smart camera-aware pol, isn't he?

Fantastic photos, fpol! Thank you!

[dbmk]

116. Well...

.. given the way sunk that 3pointer on 60 mins - I'd trust him to pull that gracefully off too. :)

[ohtransplant]

112. Great Pix!

Makes me homesick...Grew up down the river from ET (Edgar Thompson Works-USS)Pittsburgh is a great place to be from. It's in the blood.

Franco and The Bus are well respected in the area. This will help.

It's great to see BO crankin' up the ground game (Sorry, sounds like another Stiller reference.)

I hope they put the pedal to the metal and win the state. Time to seal the deal!

[sasquatch]

113. That is kick ass, I knew why I liked Franco Harris

And I'm a Bengals fan.

[JVS]

122. Kimo von Oelhoffen called. He supports Hillary

[sasquatch]

123. Sounds like he's her campaign strategist right now

[FatDave]

121. Uh oh, Hillary.

Barack just started trying in Pennsylvania.

[pjt7]

125. I like the picture of the steelworker

helping to pick up Obama & another one of a strong man heartily shaking his hand.

These are the guy's that have to vote for Obama, & more importantly these are the guy's that Obama has to look after in the WH.

[UALRBSofL]

124. Bob Casey, A democrat Bush would be proud of

Roe v. Wade Should Be Overturned. (Dec 2005)

No embryonic stem cell research; adult research ok. (Jul 2005)

Opposes public funding of abortion. (Nov 2004)

Opposes Woman's Right to Abortion. (Nov 2004)

Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)

Supports Defense of Marriage Amendment. (Apr 2005)

Death penalty is appropriate for heinous crimes. (Jul 2005)

Keep the death penalty. (Nov 2004)

Intelligent Design in religion class, not science class. (Dec 2005)

Supports teaching "abstinence plus" in schools. (Oct 2005)

Posting Ten Commandments in government buildings ok. (Apr 2005)

Strong supporter of the second amendment. (Feb 2006)

Opposes Increased Regulation on Firearm Ownership. (Nov 2004)

Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)

Keep the wiretaps and keep the intelligence programs. (Sep 2006)

PATRIOT Act is vital law in war on terror. (Apr 2006)

Don't censure Bush for domestic spying. (Mar 2006)

Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)

Stricter employment rules and enforce the borders. (Apr 2006)

Iraq: No deadline, no timeline, but replace Rumsfeld. (Sep 2006)

Would have voted for Iraq War, but based on false evidence. (Sep 2006)

No withdrawal deadline in Iraq; but we must change course. (Sep 2006)

We need more Special Forces and better body armor. (Sep 2006)

Sanctions against Iran, but in a tough and skilled way. (Sep 2006)

Disagrees with timeline & pulling troops out. (Oct 2005)

[SoxFan]

139. Look up Murtha's voting record

Then get back to us.

Oh, and Bob Casey was never investigated for corruption like Murtha...

[izzybeans]

131. Yeah but Franco Harris is no Dick Butkis so he doesn't matter.

And Jerome Bettis is no Jim McMahon, he doesn't matter either.

:)

[Norrin Radd]

133. kr

[Botany]

134. Awesome Pix

2 things

Barack is tall .... look @ him next to Harris & Bettis

the pix w/ the Steel workers are great

Hillary's help w/ NAFTA and her Bosnia war "story" will hurt
her with PA's blue collar vote & vets.

Bob Casey helps w/ the Catholic vote too.

[Cha]

159. You'd think the Bosnia sniper lie would hurt

her with Jack Murtha!

[ekwhite]

135. Nice photos!

He looks as if he is having fun there! Having the Steelers players with him will definitely bring out people in Western PA.

[vincenzoesq]

136. Way to go Franco and Jerome

I haven't been able to sway my Steeler fan spouse, but if anyone can move him, it is Franco. Go Steelers! Maybe we'll move back to da burgh. :toast:

[davidinalameda]

140. way cool!

and the posters who have mentioned that these ads will air in some WV markets are exactly right

I grew up in that area of WV

[CitizenLeft]

141. yay BRADDOCK!

Spent lots of time there as a kid - very depressed area now, I think. And I've always loved Franco Harris, even though I'm from Cleveland (*blasphemy*),

[mdmc]

143. thanks for the pics

[livetohike]

144. Great shots!! My dad, grandfather and two uncles all

worked/retired from ET (Edgar Thompson) works in Braddock. Wish they were alive to see this. My Dad would have supported Edwards, but I think this would have made him proud.

[datadiva]

148. Holy Cow!

I love me some Steelers! Way to go Franco and Jerome. Great to see my guys are not just great football players! Thanks for posting this.

[flpoljunkie]

151. Thanks for checking it out, datadiva!

[Hayduke Lives]

152. Here's some nice vid from the Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/multimedia/?videoID=100304

[livetohike]

154. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[Fyddlestyx]

153. Thanks! Great Pictures!

:kick:

[David Zephyr]

155. What a sweet and inspiring thread you created here, flpoljunkie!

Thanks for the super pics and your comments! Yeah!

[dwahzon]

158. Fabulous pictures.

What great pictures of obama and the steel workers. I love the one where he's getting up from kneeling and the one guy is helping him and the other is reaching towards him.

Thanks so much for sharing them with us. Added this to my Obama Stories bookmark collection.

[sonias]

163. Here we go America - Yes we can!

Thanks for the pictures!

:loveya:


Sonia