Real Change, With Low Carbs

Who the hell knew Bob Casey could talk? The guy who let Rick Santorum simply defeat himself in the 2006 election apparently can talk, and he’s telling you to vote for Barack Obama. Why? Not just change, but real change. Really!

Casey in Obama ad [PA Votes Blog]

Unfit For Command: Obama Bowls 37

Yesterday, Barack Obama continued his bus tour across Pennsylvania with a stop in Altoona, home of the creepiest mascot in sports. He didn’t go to a Curve game, though; Obama went bowling!

And he bowled a 37. A 37! Some bowlers get as many points in one frame (30, for three consecutive strikes) as Barack Obama got in a game.

I’m not a good bowler, but we need our leaders to be the best in everything. What is Barack Obama going to do when Kim Jong-Il (an excellent golfer in his own right) calls him up at 3 a.m. and says he’s going to nuke the planet unless Obama scores a 50 down at the Thunderbird Lanes?

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey was somehow even worse, apparently.

Casey’s Endorsement: Payback!

Hey, Larry Kane has done an “analysis” for KYW 1060 on Bob Casey’s endorsement of Barack Obama! Apparently they’re good friends in the Senate (plus, uh, Obama is going to win and Casey can maybe land a sweet gig later).

And then there’s this!

But there’s an inside story of what happened here, and it goes back to 1982.

The late Robert Patrick Casey, governor of Pennsylvania at the time, asked for a few moments from the Clinton forces to speak at the Democratic National Convention in New York City about his pro-life views. He wanted to show that there were other views on abortion in the Democratic Party.

He was denied that access despite pleas from James Carville and Sen. Harris Wofford. Casey — father of the current senator — was bitter and angry, and he carried that bitterness to his death as he forged ahead with his pro-life views across the country.

That was never forgotten by the Casey family, and you could say that this endorsement is somewhat of a payback politically — but also a sincere endorsement on the part of the younger Bob Casey.

Hey, Zombie Robert Casey forced his son to endorse Barack Obama! It’s nice they’re at least listening to a dead man besides Jesus for once. Glad to see the elder Casey was bitter until his death, too.

Analysis: Casey’s Endorsement of Obama Has Deep Roots [KYW 1060]

Bob Casey Backs Barack Obama

Hey, remember Bob Casey? He’s the one everybody voted for last November because he was running against Rick Santorum. Well, apparently, he’s also a big Obama backer, as he endorsed the Big Changemonger today.

The Associated Press says this could be a big deal because now Catholics — also known as “Followers of Bob Casey” — are now allowed to vote for Obama. It also pits Casey up against Ed Rendell again, just like in that hilarious, fantastic 2002 primary nobody remembers. Ha ha, remember that dude who bumbled away the election and lost to a dude from Philly in the general election for governor? I don’t!

After the jump, part of Barack Obama on the view. Barbara Walters’ intro is, well, a bit much.

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Bob Casey Takes Strong Anti-Wii Stance

The Daily News‘ Gar Joseph today asks all the local politicians if they’re going to purchase an iPhone. It seems that even the city’s rich guys aren’t going to throw away $600 and $50 a month to be a beta tester for Apple. (Republican mayoral candidate Al Taubenberger did recently purchase a blackberry because “Mayor Street told [him] to.” Hee hee!)

But Bob Casey’s spokesman’s response is strangest of all:

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. Casey has a BlackBerry, but no plans for an iPhone. Spokesman Larry Smar calls Casey “technological in a business sense,” adding, “I don’t expect him to buy a Nintendo Wii or anything like that.”

Bobby, are you kidding me? You gotta try Wario Ware. I don’t know if I can be confident in a politician who doesn’t want to use a his controller to shoot zombies and strangle gangsters, as well as defeat Gannon once again. Don’t forget, Casey’s home state does include Princess Zelda’s hometown, the mythical land of Hyrule.

Clout | Hot off the wire: The iMayor dials alone [Daily News]

Rick Santorum Continues To Ignore Constituents

The following email forward is making the rounds with the subject “FW: Thanksgiving.” The original message is from Rick Santorum (pictured at right, with a Jew).

——– Original Message ——–

Subject: Responding to your message.
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:35:59 -0500
From: SenatorSantorum @ santorum dot senate dot gov

Thank you for contacting me. As always, I appreciate hearing from you. As you may know, the United States Senate is currently in a period of transition. Accordingly, your concerns may be better met by contacting your new Senator, Bob Casey, Jr. You may call the Capitol Switchboard for Senator Casey’s contact information at 202-224-3121. I also recommend that you contact Senator Arlen Specter or your Representative in the House.

Thank you again for contacting me.

Sincerely,
Rick Santorum
United States Senate

If you act fast, you too can have this very own email from “Rick Santorum” delivered to your inbox. Simply contact Rick at SenatorSantorum@santorum.senate.gov and ask him for something!

‘Inquirer’ Compares Bob Casey To… Borat?

The Inquirer reports on Bob Casey’s Senate orientation sessions this week. Nothing too fancy, until the end.

Casey was asked about where he was planning on living in D.C.:

“Somewhere close in and inexpensive,” Casey said of his housing plans, displaying a comic, Boratlike innocence in his understanding of the Washington housing market.

Agreeing with Wonkette here: “It’s nice that what is surely the first use of ‘Boratlike’ in a major newspaper is also completely nonsensical. But there’s our talking points for Senator-elect Casey: Antisemite, sister-fucker.”

Thanks as usual, Inquirer.

Casey begins Senate orientation [Inquirer]
Orientation Week Continues: Bob Casey Finds DC Housing Market “Verrry Niiiice” [Wonkette]

EXCLUSIVE: Election Results!

Well, it’s after 8 p.m., so the polls are now closed. And, duh, I just realized: I’m a journalist! Kind of!

Which means I’m totally allowed to do this:

Philadelphia Will Do declares:

• Bob Casey wins the Senate with whatever percentage of the electorate reporting
• Ed Rendell is re-elected by like 4500 cheesesteaks

And the chain of Philadelphia bloggers making “EXCLUSIVE” jokes continues. Hurrah, hurrah.

Recommended: The Inquirer has one of the cooler automatically-updated charts allowing you to follow the results as they come in. (Neat!) They really did a nice job with this one.

Early Numbers: Casey In A Rout

From the New York Observer:

Casey 61 - Santorum 38

And the horse race has turned into a rout.

Senate numbers [NY Observer]

Fun With Funny Pictures

Santorum: We just finished up a debate and you haven’t said a word!

Casey: …
Santorum: Come on! You didn’t say anything! And you’re still beating me by double-digits in the polls!
Casey: …
Santorum: What, are you just waiting for me to say something stupid and then you’ll stand there with a stupid grin on your face! I even have better hair than you. Since when does the candidate with better hair lose?!
Casey: …
Santorum: Oh, by the way, I hate poor single mothers, gays and illegal immigrants. And I live in Virginia.
Casey grins.
Santorum: Dammit, I did it again!
Casey: You’re out, Rick.