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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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  • Sunday, March 30, 2008 09:23 PM

    This whole article reminds me of this Onion video...

    I've posted this before, about a month ago in War Room. Alex Koppelman wrote back to say he found it hilarious.

    It holds up well with repeat viewings:

    http://www.theonion.com/content/video/poll_bullshit_is_most_important

    I immediately thought of it when I saw the image of Obama will rolled-up sleeves.

    I'll bet you anything that Clinton counters this by playing horseshoes with somebody. Or maybe she'll do a guest appearance on "How I Met Your Mother" and lick the liberty bell. Philly!

    P.S. Obama should practice bowling with the Wii. (My top score is 194....still trying to beat the 200 threshold.)

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