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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:00 AM

Bitter as hell in Pennsylvania

Folks agree with Barack Obama in at least one Pennsylvania trailer park. But will angry voters help or hurt Democrats in swing states this fall?

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  • Wednesday, April 16, 2008 09:06 AM

    Gun Rack Democrats?

    You're right, Carters12; those poor rednecks have been carefully taught. They can't possibly have opinions of their own (especially not to the extent that they would vote convictions over financial interests).... not like real people, anyway.

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