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Friday, March 28, 2008

Casey At The Bat
by West Virginia Rebel

In case you missed it, Bob Casey Jr. has thrown his support to Barack Obama. So, why’d he do it?

“For a long, long time I was not only neutral but an undecided voter,” said Casey.  “That changed recently.”

“I believe in this guy like I’ve never believed in a candidate in my life, except my father,” Casey continued, comparing Obama to two term Pennsylvania Gov. Robert Casey, Sr.

Casey made his endorsement earlier at the University of Pittsburgh, standing shoulder to shoulder with his presidential pick.

A source close to Casey said the senator’s “enough is enough” attitude regarding the recent party infighting between Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton lead to his change of heart.

On Friday, Casey said that he’s been impressed by Obama’s “character in this campaign… He’s appealed to ‘the better angels of our nature,’ to use [Abraham] Lincoln’s line, under very difficult circumstances in a presidential campaign like this.”

“I really believe that in a time of danger around the world and in division here at home, Barack Obama can lead us, he can heal us, he can help rebuild America,” he added.

Why does this matter? Casey is considered a “Blue Dog” Democrat, known for his socially conservative views. This is the threat that Hillary faces-the next generation that doesn’t want to toe the Clinton line.

Posted by West Virginia Rebel on 03/28/08 at 09:01 PM in Election 2008  • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink • Discuss this in the forums
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