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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 10:21 AM

    @ Hhatchet

    I think you make some good points, but

    A vote for McCain is vote for Osama and "Checkmate."

    is not one of them.

    Didn't the republicans say the same thing about Obama? What was it? The terrorists will be dancing in the streets if Obama is elected?

    Wonder if this tactic will work for either side.

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