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Wednesday, March 5, 2008 12:00 AM

"Pennsylvania prefers a beefier sort than either of these people"

On MSNBC, Chris Matthews explains why the continuation of the Democratic race into Pennsylvania is good news for Republicans.

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  • Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:35 AM

    Where's the beef?

    Wait just a minute there, Chris. I'm a male Pittsburgh native. I carry 173 pounds on a 5-ft., 10-in. frame, and I'm an Obama backer. (Then again I've lived in L.A. for a while now, so maybe Chris has something.) One of my brothers is a bit beefy, but he does weight training.

    If Chris is right, blame the pierogi and the Philly cheese steak, I say.

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