April 14, 2008
Posted: 11:15 AM ET

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 Barack Obama's new ad highlights 'small-town' ties.
Barack Obama's new ad highlights 'small-town' ties.

(CNN)— After days of controversy over his comments about some small-town Pennsylvanians, Barack Obama hit the airwaves with a new ad Monday, taking direct aim at criticism that the Illinois senator is out of touch with those working-class voters.

The 30 second spot titled, “It Won’t” stars Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey talking about Obama’s empathy for the economic pain those voters are facing.

“In towns like yours and mine, families are struggling with bills they can’t afford and jobs moving away,” Sen. Casey says while walking in Scranton. “It has to change – but it won’t until we change Washington.”

“Barack Obama knows Pennsylvania’s hurting. He can unite America and bring real change.”

Click here to watch Obama's new Pennsylvania Ad: "It Won't."

Filed under: Barack Obama


Emma   April 14th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Wake up Pennsylvania before Tuesday.

Do you want a President who knocks down a chaser and a beer in the local pub? What standard is Senator Clinton setting? If she had thought about the visual appearance of this, her role for young women across the country and as a former First Lady, I don't want a beer drinking female President who drinks in public.

Pam   April 14th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Some of you are so mean, mean , mean!. The nerve of you calling someone a bigot because of the true words he has said. Maybe you think you know so much about bigotry because maybe you are the real bigot? When you hear Hillary says something, you think its true. Just because she said it? Nobody could be so stupid that you cannot see what she is doing. Do you really think that she cares about you…no, just your vote. Quit using what Obama has said to ease your hate! Do you think your mean spirit, and hateful words can tear down a man of God? Whatever you shall sow, show shall you reap! This includes Hillary Clinton as well as all of her hatemongers!

Scott L   April 14th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Too bad Casey is not helping his own people out…is this ad for real?

PA takes a stand!   April 14th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

go pray with WRIGHT somewhere! Every decision is made after the fact when things can't be changed, or decisions had to be made, YOU ARE nothing but an OBAMINATION catastrophe and not all of us are fooled by your sweet talk - change babble.

GO back to your wright lovin' ways and leave our country to those who REALLY know how to bring people together.

PA takes a stand!   April 14th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The anger comes from him saying he SHOULD have used better words. Well Osama, TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LATE.

I wouldn't vote for you ever!. PERIOD

Obama Supporter in PA   April 14th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Why are Hillary folks so offended by the word "bitter"? Go back and read what some of you are writing and how bitter you sound.

Susan Goldbeck   April 14th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

It is easy to want to be on the "happy talk express" which is part of Hillary Clinton's paralell universe. She says that the folks she meets are not bitter or resentful that they are being ignored by Washington and are in severe distress. They are hopeful she says. My question is, where are these folks and why are they hopeful?
Clinton's closes advisors including her husband Bill support the Columbian Trade Agreement which like NAFTA, a crowning achievement of the Clinton administration whcih Hillary supported, will have a very negative impact on the job market all over Pennsylvannia. Hillary now wants to sell the blarney to those same blue collar workers that she does not support these agreements and never did. I am afraid she talks the talk but does not walk the walk and never has. I am suffering from severe Clinton fatigue.

Nick - Arlington, VA   April 14th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

All of this is getting so pathetic….you guys know that Hillary and Obama have the same ISSUES…you know, those things that matter….I'm an Obama supporter, but by principle I will vote for Hillary if she wins…why? because this isn't a beauty contest…it is about the issues…not this stupid bickering.

Carolina   April 14th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Squeeze an orange….and out comes orange juice.
Sqeeze Obama……….and out comes taunts and ridicule, bullying and bitterness.

You can tell what a man is made of by what comes out of his mouth.

jay   April 14th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Goodness, why does Obama even bother.

If I were Obama I will go on with my life and make millions and leave these people to suffer from the some politiacian who have sword them up for years, sent their kids and families to Iraq to be killed, have them pay high gas prices and spend their taxes money on themselves, and leave them jobless.

I AGREE!!!!

IAMWMD   April 14th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I feel a real sense of desperation coming from the Clinton supporters. By the way, the only cult I consider myself a member of can be called the Cult of Computer Information Systems.

Veteran for Obama O8

LifeLongDemocrat   April 14th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Casey is still angry because his father was supposedly "dissed" by the Clintons when he was kept off the program at the convention way back when.

John   April 14th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

OBAMA IS A LIAR AND A HYPOCRITE. WAKE UP PEOPLE.

LifeLongDemocrat   April 14th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I don't think the issue was the use of the term "bitter" but the conclusions he drew from that such as the reference to religion, guns etc.

Dem for Hillary   April 14th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I agree with disgruntled in CA. Obama can say anything and it gets swept under the rug. His pastor should have done him in, but no, even people I thought were intelligent before have gone ahead and endorsed him. People will find out too late what they have done.

Eric-PA   April 14th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

I helped elect this man to the Senate. He will not get my vote the next time he's up for re-election for showing bad judgement and supporting an empty suit.

In Chicago   April 14th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

United we stand! Divided we fall!
People are Bitter and if we don't stand together we will fall together!
Stand for truth and change!

disgruntled in CA   April 14th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

I am a white male from a small town in Texas which just moved to California. I have been disappointed over and over again by the remarks Obama has made and how the media has tried to pawn it off as no big thing. I was offended by the typical white person comment (that comment showed an underlying racism he has within himself). I was offended again by the small town people clinging to guns and religion because they are bitter. I was raised around guns-hunting and shooting for game and sport is part of some people's lives. People don't cling to religion because they are bitter….come on.

Anybody but Obama '08!

Nas from PA   April 14th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

I'm in PA and not everyone feels the Bitter comment was real off. The word choice could have been better but he hit the nail on the head. Sen. Casey is the one to help some of the small towns see what he actually was saying. Great commerical and the right one to do it!
4/22/08 OBAMA!!!

Bernice   April 14th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

LET'S PRAY THESE PEOPLE DON'T BLOW IT FOR ALL OF US!

PRAY THEY ARE ABLE TO REASON OUT THE BS OF CLINTON & McCAIN OTHEWISE WE ALL ARE IN REAL TROUBLE.

HAVE FAITH THEY ARE NOT AS STUPID AS CLINTON AND McCAIN THINK THEY ARE.

ChicoSez   April 14th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I am intrigued by Obama's promise of 'change.' Is there anyplace I can go to see a summary of the changes Obama wants to make?

tjp, valley forge, PA   April 14th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

B.O. and his wife are the bitter ones. Both are devisive and bigoted. They will change this country, that is true. But not they way we need. He has no clue and is completely out of touch with the average American. Just seeing what goes on in is church is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. We will see more of this as the campaign drags on. Once again, the dems will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by offering hopelessly flawed candidates.

TJS   April 14th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Don't like either one of them here in NW PA. Only 2 Obama signs in our area. And that was before the weekend, haven't noticed if they are still up or burnt like I have heard most are doing.

democrate in LA   April 14th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Many PAns get Obama's comments, and hats off to you. The others who are biased against Obama due to racism, bitterness, self-hate, whatever, you're only helping to justify Obama's comments about bitterness and despair that's rampant among working people who vote right of center, and AGAINST their own self-interest.

Obama comes from a more humble background than the vast majority of Americans. He comes from a non-traditional American family with very limited means, and he used his brain and determination to accomplish what EVERYONE dreams of– becoming successful, making a happy family/home, and doing a great deal to help improve the lot of those less fortunate around him.

Given his background, resources and position in this election cycle, it's fair to say that Barack Obama has accomplished more with less than anyone in American history!

Do you think his family got him into Columbia and Harvard?? Do you think he was handed the Harvard Law Review presidency because he had a nice smile?? Do you think whatever wealth he's accumulated has been because of family connections, corruption, or social position?? Because if you think Obama is where he is due to some position of entitlement, you should be ashamed of your ignorance and spend more time doing your homework and less time casting aspersions on someone who pulled himself up by his own bootstraps and made his mark in the world.

Shame on you for attempting to label Mr. Obama "elitist!"

If the American people fail to appreciate and nominate/elect Mr. Obama, there truly is no hope for this country. That prospect saddens and depresses me, but I'm optimistic that Obama will prevail and our government can be one that everyone in the world, including ourselves, can begin to look up to and admire once again.

Kelley   April 14th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

People are not moving away because of taxes…people are moving away because jobs are gone. Obama said nothing but the truth and why does he have to apologize for telling the truth? I'm from Pittsburgh, it is nothing like it used to be and anyone from there knows that!
Obama is what we all need…no more liars. Someone with a fresh new outlook and HOPE for America.

Richard from texas   April 14th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

The only chance Obama has of uniting this country is if he drops out. His pastor has ruined his chances of uniting this country, and now is comments about small towns his time has sailed. The Republicans are dreaming of running against him.

Alonzo Demetrius   April 14th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Sen Casey, could the reason for jobs moving away from PA be that the tax burden is too high in your state?

Sabrina   April 14th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

This is the problem we face today…NOONE wants to accept the TRUTH! Let's face it, everything that OBAMA says is subject to being taken out of context. I'm quite sure 9 out 0f 10 individuals will say at one point in their life that they have said something in the past that was the truth but came out the wrong way.
Last time I checked, these candidates were human and are subject to making mistakes. Clinton should really take a look in the mirror when it comes to saying that OBAMA is out of touch with the American People. Most Americans are struggling unlike any of the candidates.

This is just another DESPERADO ACT because she knows she doesn't have a chance.

WAKE UP!!!! IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE!!!!! Yes WE CAN!!! OBAMA 08

Mike   April 14th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

America we have a problem

Senator Obama…..UHHHHHHHHHH…………..PRESENT!

Senator Clinton….UHHHHHHHHHH……..Can we wait for the shooting to stop?

President McCain…SOLUTION!

Mike   April 14th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

This is interesting… Bob Casey looked very uncomfortable on CNN Sunday… he avoided talking about this with Wolf… he tried to stay on Obama's message instead of answering the questions… it made it look like he was not happy with Obama's choice of words!!!

James   April 14th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

CNN where is your reporting that HRC has a 20 point lead on BHO?

Certainly kept letting us know when it was narrowing.

Hummm Bias!!!

Gerri   April 14th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

If the US people were to admit it, they are bitter and frustrated with the present state of America, their jobs, wages, lack of and cost of heathcare and the like. Why is it that people are most upset when confronted with the truth. Hillary and her campaign are pulling a Carl Rove dorty/ tactic. Her campaign thinks the American people are stupid and only think that we have tunnel vision. LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE PEOPLE!!!!. Let Clinton explain her 100 mil tax return and explain how in touch she is with your pain and suffering. DON"T BE FOOLED AND MADE A FOOL OF!! Haven't you had enough of being considered stupid!! Hillary will do and say anything to win (i.e. take a shot at a bar and drink beer with the boys. That is the first and last time they will see Hillary.

Support in Scranton   April 14th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Casey can advertise all he wants. Driving through the neighborhoods of Scranton there are multiple Clinton signs staked on front lawns each block. So far, I've seen a total of one Obama house sign. The rest are on roadways…my guess supplied by campaign supporters who can't find takers for the lawns. Can't speak for the rest of PA, but it's a strong predictor of Hillary success next week.

slokipoki   April 14th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Be carefull America. Did Obama's church sound like it was it touch with small town white America. I don't think so.

eddie   April 14th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Yeah, this type of add is trying to brush off obamas liberal elitist image.
If the shoe fits, wear it

fromPA   April 14th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

shame on you Obama!!!!!!!
You are not getting my vote

John NV   April 14th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Both Senators Bob Casey and Barack Obama sound very bitter. Especially Barack.

Jackie   April 14th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Hillary Clinton supporters are always talking about her experience and what she has accomplished. I live in New York and frankly I can't think of anything she has done for this state. I don't see the accomplishments of the Bill Clinton administration as her accomplishments.

Also please note that the African American population in this country is only somewhere between 13% and 15% so Obama has to be getting alot more than just the african american votes

Ta   April 14th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

How could Hillary call Obama an elitist? Personally, I think that she is out of touch. I am from a small town in louisiana, and I get bitter at times. I look to prayer to lift me up. The government isn't doing it. Prayers give me hope. After Hurricane Katrina, that's all we had left. Obama was on the mark with his "bitter" comment.

Obama for President

Eli   April 14th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

We all know Barack knows PA is hurting thats why he thinks they are all so BITTER.

P Walters   April 14th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

We are beginning to see the unraveling of the Obama campaign - or better, perhaps the reason he is unelectable in November. Saying anything to ingratiate himself or his campaign with PA voters, Sen. Obama is now engaged in double-speak. Cool? Calm? Collected? Common? Hardly. He's now showing his true nature of hubris, condescension, and immaturity.

Jay   April 14th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Goodness, why does Obama even bother.

If I were Obama I will go on with my life and make millions and leave these people to suffer from the some politiacian who have sword them up for years, sent their kids and families to Iraq to be killed, have them pay high gas prices and spend their taxes money on themselves, and leave them jobless.

Saunders in Nfld Canada   April 14th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Go Obama I sure hope you win in Pennslylvania!!

Chipster   April 14th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

It's difficult to agree with the posts that claim Bob Casey is such an honorable a man, a man of his word. His "word" was that he wouldn't endorse a candidate before the primary. I'm underwhelmed.

So, you think Obama is right: are small town Pennsylvanians turning to guns and religion (suggesting zealots)? Are they really angry to the point of bitter and becoming bigots, turning anyone who isn't just like them? That hasn't been the Pennsylvania that I know and one I hope to never see.

fairandstraight   April 14th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

It is amazing how people are confusing intelligence with being slick and arrogant. Senator Obama is far from an elitist. Those comments should have never gotten that much attention anyway. Evidently, some of the stories he recieved gave him reasons to believe that some people had those feelings. That doesn't mean that every one shared those same feelings. It was not implied or stated that he was speaking for the entire state of Pennsylvania.

What God has for Obama, it is for Obama!!!

Obama 08!!!!!!

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 14th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Mr. Casey. Go on every T.V. and radio show and tell the Pa.
people they are about to make the biggest error which affects
the Whole of America. Get Hillary out, NOW. Hillary is becoming
one of the most hated women in America, if not already.

Lostfigs   April 14th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Obama is full of it!
The only thing he "knows" is how to get out of political jams and how to avoid responsibility by voting "present".

Let's see… I work in a knitting mill for $8.50 and hour and Mr. Obama is a Harvard educated Lawyer, Author, Senator, and Real Estate Investor who really gives a hoot about how I'm going to pay my mortgage. Yeah… He really "knows typical Pennsylvanians".

No thanks… I'll keep my Guns and my Bible!

Stevo in PA   April 14th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Obama for President!

I thought McCain would throw the dirt and garbage, but he hasn't.

On the other hand Hillary has and will continue to do so.

Pennsylvania, vote Obama and solidify our party.

Tara   April 14th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Obama got his start working for and with the average Joe. He knows what America needs more than any other candidate!

Obama '08

CB in Florida   April 14th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Thanks Senator Casey for putting an adult viewpoint on Obama's comments. You are totally corect with your comment “It has to change – but it won’t until we change Washington.” McCain and Hillary Clinton represent all that is wrong with our current politicians. A recent poll says that 80% of Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction. I wonder which of our presidential contenders contributed the most to that 80 % point of view? Barack Obama knows Pennsylvania’s hurting. He can unite America and bring real change if we look beyond the deception of the old school politicians. America has embraced change in the past and it has made us a stronger and more properous nation. Like it or not, Obama is the People's Choice!

Christian Q.   April 14th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

It seems to me that the press has no other inportant things to report, so lets pick on Obama and sell news!

Joshua College Station Texas   April 14th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Last Friday someone forcibly removed my Obama sticker from my car's bumper. Who has the gall to do that? It left me with a terrible feeling, that I can't support my favorite candidate without getting personally attacked or violated. I suddenly felt very unsafe.

But I still support Obama! And I refuse to be intimidated. I am putting on a new sticker. Go Obama!

Paris   April 14th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

This is how he thinks. He relates to bitterness, that is why he was attracted to reverent Wright.
You see that in every aspect of his life. His wife is the same way.

Newman   April 14th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

The evil White Queen is exposed! Time for Obama to CHECKMATE! We are tired of her slash and burn politics and it's time to put an end to her campaign. Pennsylvania, show us your American values and vote for Obama next week!

Dennis   April 14th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

CNN you are a joke.
You have been promoting Obama and protecting him, you are almost as bad as MSMBC if that's possible.
The truth is 91% of Black people are voting for Obama because he's Black and 44% of Whites are voting for him because thet think it's the right thing to do. All of these people have no idea about any of his accomplishments if any, pathetic.
Everytime Obama says something controversial the Media covers it for him. If Clinton or McCaian said or did half the things Obama has they would be finished in politics.
We have learned lots of things about Obama after Super Tuesday, I think the outcome would be a lot different.
When I hear Obama and his Wife talk, they sound more and more like Pastor Wright.
Is this the Person you want in the White House, I think not.
I just hope the Super Delegates exercise the proper judgement.
Obama is not electable, we will have 4 more years of Bush

Peter   April 14th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

People start to wake up and see the really Obama

He will lose in Pennsylvania and the nomination

Hillary 08

mama4obama   April 14th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

The only one who gets what Americans really need……

OBAMA 08

mitch from ark.   April 14th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

this is how to run an honorable campaign,and how to win elections!people are tired of negative politics,and name-calling.it's great to see that honor and truth can still be a winning tactic in politics.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 14th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Peronally, I have nothing against rich people and they certainly don't look down on you because you're poor, they just give you the simple courtesy of not inviting you to their private country club affairs.

Mack   April 14th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Yes you Obama supporters are bitter and fed up and supid.

matt   April 14th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I guess Obama can kiss that John Edwards Endorsement good bye!!

Luci Lui   April 14th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

GO OBAMA!
PENNSYLVANIA LOVES YOU!

Obama 2008 and 2012
Change in Washington? FOREVER!

Yes We Can. Si Se Puede!

Sallie Mae   April 14th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Go OBAMA! We need you now more than ever before!! Yes we are bitter! We are fed up and we're not gonna take it anymore! We are PO'd at Hillary and McBush and Bushie!

OBAMA - CASEY '08

paulie_nj   April 14th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

In a recent article written about Coaldale residents, a small business owner stated, "As far as Barack goes, he's young, he's inexperienced, he's new, but I think given a chance he could be a good president." Are you kidding me? The Presidency is not like a job flipping pizzas where you can try him out, give him a chance; if this guy doesn't work out you can't just fire him and grab the next resume. Wake up people of America.

Fed Up - Pa   April 14th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Casey is Respected! Did you get the message? we need to change WASHINGTON! People like Hil-LIE-ry will not because she would be out of pocket $800,000.00 if she does!
This Campaign is a test to see what these candidates are made of- Barack focus on the issues and address any situations that arise.
Hillary focus on dirty politics, trickery, twist and turns and laughs at real questions instead of addressing it!
Its plain to see people! Its not about the choice of 1 word in a paragraph its about the TRUTHFUL message!
Obama made 1.2 million and he came from a single parent home.
Hillary made 109.1 million and came from a family who had a summer cottage!
Who's more in touch? No wonder she hid her tax returns from the public!
You gotta be deaf, dumb n blind not to see!

YOU NEED TO KNOW   April 14th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

What you are failing to realize is that Obama is fighting for the average American wheather you live in small town America or Big City. He wants to give tax breaks to those making less than 75k not the very wealthy like bush has. He wants to make sure your job where you make your salary stays in your town and does not get shipped off overseas somewhere and if it does then you'll really understand the "BITTER" part of knowing that Washington is NOT looking out for you.

Hillary and Bill are looking out for themselves and that 109 million will triple if she gets to be president because all the Rich folks that has their hands on Hill and Bill will get paid and so will Hill and Bill.

Jim Mackle - Phila. Pa.   April 14th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Bob Casey is a disgrace. He lied about his abortion position to get electred and has done nothing since except vote the party line on funding for abortions through the UN.

Eddie   April 14th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

This issue is not about Obama and the attempts to spin his words,but the families that will be hurt and lose a prime opportunity to have many of thier concerns addressed honestly.We have allowed Clinton and McCain to twist honesty into something sinister.If you vote for anyone of Hillary or McCain,I want you to be very happy,not bitter when they do not care about you and send the rest of your jobs to Columbia via Bill,Penn,or McCain.

william   April 14th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

people of PA i hope u realise that Obama said wat he said not because he looks down on u but because of how the current and previous government have treated u, He wants to change ur situation and if u give him a chance i'm sure he can bring about the positive change that u all want in ur life.

This beer drinking Madam is a two faced Trump, she will do anything to win , she'll change rules to suit her self, like the Michigan & florida she knew very well that their delegents wont be seated and she didnt have a problem with that until when she realised dhe was losing to be the nominee.

Alex H   April 14th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I hate political ads.

PA voter   April 14th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

OH PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE

SPARE US BITTER FOLK

Hello!   April 14th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Why is everyone always disparaging Obama for being an Ivy League lawyer-politician? What do you think Hillary is? She never talks about it on the campaign trail, but when she's here in New Haven she sure makes a point of it. She and Bill met at Yale!

Obama Two Thousand Never   April 14th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

What is Obama going to do next??? Just like how he gave a speech to hide what Rev Wright has been saying…. is he going to give another speech about making blunders behind closed doors?? We know where your heart lies Obama, it belongs in washington, the one that you so vehemently denounce. you are part of that group and how much you spend on TV Ads, your recorded conversation is going to remain in the hearts of us "Bitter" Small Town folks

James   April 14th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Obambi how i wish i could take my vote back. One thing is for sure you will not get it again in November if you are the nominee.

SNOBama   April 14th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

How can he "Unite America" if he can't even unite the Democratic party??????

I used to be a Democrat   April 14th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

"He can unite America and bring real change.”

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Oh, but seriously… that's funny. Obama won't be uniting America, that's for sure.

demo crazy   April 14th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Yes We Can
and Senator Obama will win PA

cnn: or Clinton National News Network please mark my word and publish this comment

enough of Clinton, the other networks are publishing the truth and real journalism, not what clinton had for drinks……….

Isaac   April 14th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Oh how I wish I could know how Barack Obama will single-handedly unite America. I see no evidence that he will be able to do this.

Typical White Person   April 14th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

New ARG Poll has Hillary up 20 points. Come on CNN, you bragged about it when they were both tied last week?

Nick   April 14th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Both of them (Obama and Casey) not telling the truth…

Robert   April 14th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Obama is more elitist and out of touch than John Kerry was!

SN from MN   April 14th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

What a laugh! Casey is an oppurtunistic jerk that should've never been supported as a Dem.

Jess   April 14th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

We trust you Casey! Your word is enough for us!

PA for Obama!

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 14th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Rendall's been promised the Sec. of Energy job if she wins.

carlo   April 14th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Why do people think that Obama supporters are cult followers? I highly resent that, especially considering I have three degrees and I read a book a week. It's not just book sense-I was raised by my maternal grandmother and my step-grandfather, who was from rural Mississippi, and they taught me what people used to call "mother's wit". Obama supporters like me like people who tell me the truth, regardless of what I think about it, because I know that it will help in the long run. The hardest part about changing anything is acknowledging that something is wrong. That's why this country can't change-it's virtually impossible to get some people to accept the hard truth.

Obama Two Thousand Never   April 14th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

there is a big difference between Clinton and Obama. Clinton has a proven track record of helping those who need help is a very efficient manner. Both of them have money and more than most americans, but the only people who have helped Americans through tough times are the Clintons. Vote for what can help you, not for what someone eloquently speaks

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 14th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Thank you, Mr. Casey. I hope Pa. and Indiana see that Obama
cares about them. If Hillary wins Pa., she will leave and never
thank her voters. She will never look back or be back.
Obama has tapped in the the souls and hearts of Americans
everywhere that have felt "bitter". Bitter is not a bad word!!!!!
IT IS A FEELING. Hillary don't know what the hell the word even
means because she has never been downtrodden.
If Pa. and Ind. votes her in, they will be voting for one of the
most hated women in the Country. Con Artist, trickster, character
basher, liar. Mr. Casey, please keep talking and going with Obama
so that people in Pa. will see her true hateful self. What Hillary
does the best is change the subject from her Bosnia, Nafta
Columbian, lies to a person saying "bitter" and calling him and
"elitist" She is the worst of the worst. Hillary would rather McCain
win than Obama.

b-liberal   April 14th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

More Obama cult lies - doesn't everyone see he is a slick, rich, ivy league lawyer-politian?

Go Obama!   April 14th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

A good man in support of another good man for the cause of millions of good, hardworking men in America!

Doesn't it bring tears to your eyes?

Obama Casey '08

Mack   April 14th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Obama needs to make a pimp daddy ad.

Venus   April 14th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I am loving it! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Ad-
Go Casey - and Go Obama! Hey - don't forget to tell those people in Penn who are hurting about the $800,000 the Clintons made for shipping some of their 45,000 jobs to South America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama Two Thousand Never   April 14th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Obama has money. He believes flooding the public with TV Ads will actually help them get over his Bitter language??? Obama - people have come to know who you really are behind closed doors…. Whatever you say in Public is just plain spin. and wow you are one of the best in the business. you should be a sales rep…. stop pulling wool over the public's eyes…. just keep on showing us who you really are… we are just getting to know you a little better. your tv ads just show that you can afford more than us small towners….. the money you spend to save your face can be used to buy food for a few towns full of 'bitter' people.
Good Bye Obama. your true feelings behind the closed doors of SF has set us FREE

Kenneth M   April 14th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Allentown endorses Obama
The Allentown Morning Call has endorsed Barack Obama. You know, that town full of blue collar folks offended by his straight talk about bitter feelings in the heartland. . .

Pennsylvania's Democratic voters on April 22 will choose between two candidates in the presidential primary. Both are qualified to become the nation's chief executive. They have more similarities than differences. But, The Morning Call recommends that Sen. Barack Obama be nominated, and we offer three reasons.

The first is the quality of his campaign. It has surprised the experts by moving him close to the finish line against bigger, more established political machines and it has communicated his basic ideas well.

The second is his message of hope and change. It conveys a vision of the nation's future that is in tune with the tenor and consensus of most Americans.

And third, and most important for the Democratic Party at this moment in history, there is Sen. Obama's ability to inspire.

PA Pastor   April 14th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I am the pastor of a church in a small town in Pennsylvania.
Obama has "got it"! Most blue collar workers that attend this church are very sympathetic to Obama's comment about people being bitter, angry, alienated, frustrated — use whatever word you want. He's winning more votes every day!

Uncle Sam   April 14th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

The irony of Sen. Obama's campaign of change and unity is that it is Sen. John McCain who has actually "walked the walk."

Americans for McCain '08

HYPOCRACY 08   April 14th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Yes… he's doing such a grand job of uniting the Democratic Party at this point… Hopefully the people of PA won't be too involved with their guns and religion to see the commercial…

NON OF THE ABOVE 08

Matt   April 14th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Bob Casey is a tool. He is only a US Senator today because a lot of old Pennsylvanians thought they were voting for his dead father and because just enough moderates in the state were fed up with Rick Santorum.

PA   April 14th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Bob Casey knows PA voters. He is working HARD for us. His family has been committed to working people in PA for longer than I have been alive. He knows Obama also and he believes in him. That is enough for me.

HP Boston   April 14th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Well good luck with that, as you see the more things CHANGE the more they stay the same.

Typical White Person   April 14th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Not going to work! You F'ed up Big Time Obama. You and you cult cant lie your way out of this one.

Angus McDugan   April 14th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Let's be clear… These 2 candidates do not userstand small town prople. These are powerful and welthy people (compared to the average American) who want us all to believe they are one of us. That is why they bowl and have a beer in the local pub with the common folks. These ads insult the aferage Joe who can figure it out.

CHICANO ART, ARIZONA   April 14th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

IT WON'T
IT WON'T
What the heck happened to Yes We Can. I think Obama's campaign is disorganized and off message big time.

cliff   April 14th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I hope the people of Pennsylvania are smart enough to recognize that Hillary Clinton's attacks on Obama are that of a desperate candidate who would sell her soul to become President. She is a pathetic woman!

Herman LA, CA   April 14th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I love you senator Casey your a good man… Peace & Blessing to you and your family.

Laker   April 14th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Barack tell people who you are, what made you what your are. Let Hillary define herself (liar, negative, supporter of NAFTA, multimillionaire, voted for the war)

Lisa Dean   April 14th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Barack Obama reminds me of the Little House on the Prairie character, Charles Ingalls, and is always trying to be a good Christian and to be our brother's/sister's keeper. He is a good, honest man.

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   April 14th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Only the corporate media can allow Washington Elitists, like Clinton and McSame, take a statement out of context and twist it, to attack someone who can identify with average Americans, and call him an elitist. Pathetic!

Talk about Washington doublespeak. This is what our great nation is tired of. It's time for a change.

McSame/Clinton in 2008……………………………………….for more of the same!

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