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diane — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:36:55 GMT

Truly a surprise.
I thought maybe he was leaning Clinton though he said he was neutral.
To come on the internet and find this out is shocking.
And a pleasant surprise.

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sotiredofignorance — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:38:27 GMT

Excellent! Thanks to Senator Casey for stepping forward. Okay, Vice President Gore, it is YOUR moment, you need to step forward as well. Let's get this thing sewn up, and Vice President Gore, you have the gravitas to do it.

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Cory - Greenville, SC — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:39:51 GMT

Awesome, excellent endorsement for Obama! Now, he can shore up some of those PA voters that might have been on the fence.

http://www.politivine.com

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Keith in PA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:41:17 GMT

I hope people will watch the online video of the Obama interview with Maria Bartiromo of CNBC's ‘Closing Bell’. Obama applies a common sense prescription to our current economic mess. He has my vote!!

GO OBAMA!!

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John, Reston, VA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:45:56 GMT

Bob Casey is first of all a pragmatic politician. He knows that Obama is going to be the nominee and he wants Pennsylvania to have a seat at the table.

Also, don't forget that in 92, the political establishment in PA was slow to embrace Clinton. (The gov -- Casey's dad, lt. gov., sec. of state -- all declined Clinton's offer to chair his PA campaign. Clinton ended up with the Speaker of the PA House.)

Casey learned from his father's mistake and has decided to back the guy who he knows will be the next president.

Smart politics.

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AG — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:46:18 GMT

This is HUGE! Thank you Senator Casey!

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Michael in RI — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:55:42 GMT

YYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

Ya feel that one Hillary?????!!!!

Clinton divides, Obama conquers!

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PA Woman for Obama, Philly — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:56:47 GMT

Wow! Casey represents a HUGE Catholic and working class population, and his father was extremely popular in PA when he was govenor. This really validates Obama's seriousness as a candidate in a state that the Clintons declared was a done deal.

Take that Ed Rendell.

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LL MIAMI, FLORIDA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:04:59 GMT

WHO IS THE BOSS IN CASEY'S HOUSE?
HE SAID THAT HE IS ENSORSING OBAMA BECAUSE OF HIS DAUGHTERS INFLUENCED . GIVE ME A BREAK ! OK ,IF THAT IS THE WAY THIS MAN MAKES SUCH AN IMPORTANT POLITICAL DECISION I THINK = IS PRETTY SCARY. HE IS ENDORSING OBAMA AGAINST THE WILL OF HIS OWN CONSTITUENCIES. THEREFORE, CASEY WILL BE A ONE TERM LAW-MAKER.

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Roman, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:13:55 GMT

As a PA resident, the Casey endorsement is huge for one specific reason, it helps Obama in the regions of the state where Clinton is strong. Philly and the burbs are going to be Obama strongholds regardless. Now with the Casey endorsement, this means Obama has a chance to actually win in the Northeastern part of the state and keep the margins down in the middle. The Western part probably still leans to Clinton, but I think he'll hold his own.

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garyd, amherst, nh — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:21:21 GMT

I am encouraged by the foresight that the younger voting generation has in not being unduly influenced by the political system or by entrenched biases and fears in being able to embrace Sen. Obama as the overall best candidate for the Democratic party. I applaud Sen. Casey's wisdom in being able to see this at work within his own family. This is a greatly appreciated endorsement. The nomination is going only in one direction. It is too bad that Hillary might only go out kicking and screaming. I hope for the sake of the Democratic party that PA can deliver for Obama. I also believe that if Hillary's supporters really understand what is best for their candidate and the Democratic party that they too will vote for Obama. It just makes sense.

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Obama Mama- Columbus, Ga — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:26:19 GMT

What a pleasant surprise! Don't count Mr. Obama out in PA! Go, Barack! Go!

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donna, pgh., pa. — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:29:03 GMT

Yes, Pennsylvania may very well give those of us who support Senator Obama a Superbowl XLII-like upset. Even if the results are close, it will still be a huge moral victory. The new voter registrations were astronomical, here in Pa., record-breaking in fact. I was so busy with the registration effort, I almost forgot to re-register myself, from Indy, to Democrat. (I'd changed my party affiliation, as a protest to the Clinton administration). The deadline to submit any changes was 5pm Monday the 24th at my P.O. I made it with all of 10 minutes to spare!

The Democratic candidates for President may somewhat parallel one another is their propounded solutions to our problems, but Barack appears to have a much better understanding of what he is putting forth for our consideration. In additon, I believe his general disposition will allow him to be much more effective, working in concert with others in Washington, than Senator Clinton.

Pulling for Obama '08

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samantha worthington lake monroe fl. — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:38:18 GMT

I think Obama is so needed by the american people that this endorsement from senator casey will bring the deepest thoughts from our hearts and minds, we must be our brothers keeper!

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Lisa, New Britain, CT CT for Obama — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:42:36 GMT

Yeah for Casey, a nice surprise.

Yes, Obama did not come by his surprise overnight, he clearly spent time thinking about how to win this thing and then set things in place to do that. Its called planning and it generally serves people well in business and in life. He is not an overnight sensation (to reference pop psychology), rather his success has been borne out by the old fashioned American values of planning and hard work. To that he adds, intelligence, vision, leadership, good speaking ability, and (what is clear to me), a kind heart and a gentle soul. He is a leader for our times and I salute Casey for listening to his daughters.

Any economic policy will be borne out of the White House's working with Capital Hill. Much as we want to make it all about the President, he (or she) never has carte blanche on economic matters. While leadership is important, lots of other legislators and other government folks will get the chance to weigh in.

Obama for President 08

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skumar, Memphis, TN — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:02:39 GMT

It is the trend that no one in the media is reporting about - super delegates have been turning Obama's way..! Around Super Tuesday Clinton lead him by more than 125 super delegates - since then almost all the endorsements have gone towards Obama. Super Delegates difference is now down to 30-40.

In not realizing her repeated mistakes, lies and not willing to change course Clinton is almost behaving like Bush and her die hard supporters are almost behaving like Cheney/Rove. They want to destroy/tarnish anyone who would come out and support Obama. They ridicule the voters who vote for Obama, States that have gone for him, or Americans who support him.

Although I have still retained my sanity and I still think - Bill Clinton was great for the country and for beating Republicans in their own game. In terms of raising our hopes and uplifting our spirits, in this race, there is only one person who reminds us of Bill Clinton of 92 and thats Obama!

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Fareed Ansari, Jacksonville, FL — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:04:50 GMT

Congradulations to Senator Bob Casey Jr. of Scranton, PA for listening to voices for Change we can Believe in; by the unamious urging of his four daughters to endorse Barack Obama. Hillary should be a thrilled; Superdelegates showing "Independent" reasoning in supporting candidates or not.

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Dereck — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:18:37 GMT

Thank you Senator Casey for standing tall. Your choice in supporting Barack Obama is a great decision for PA and the country. The time has come where other Super delegates need to crawl out of the woodworks and do likewise, despite whom they support.