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Monday, March 31, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama, working-class hero?

On a bus tour through Pennsylvania, Obama tries to impress blue-collar white voters. He'll need them to keep the state close in April -- or to win it in November.

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  • Monday, March 31, 2008 08:42 AM

    @Ancient Assyrian

    "Hey Joan, Get back to work and stop posting as "lolcait"

    that's all. Just a suggestion."

    Okay, you know that proverbial movie scene where characters are so suddenly scandalized/tickled/delighted that they spit out whatever they're drinking? It's always struck me as so contrived and implausible. 'Give me a break,' I've always thought.

    Until now, when I did just that. Thanks! Brilliant. I am now in love with you AND Xranadu.

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