Obama picking up more support in Mass.

[ProSense]

Casey endorses Obama for president

Wed Jan 30, 2008

Stoneham - Rep. Paul Casey, D-Winchester, announced that he is supporting Sen. Barack Obama for president.

Casey joined Gov. Deval Patrick and elected officials from across the commonwealth this week to coordinate voter-to-voter strategies to increase support for Obama in the lead up to the Massachusetts primary on Tuesday. Sen. Edward Kennedy, Sen. John Kerry, U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, and U.S. Rep. William Delahunt joined the more than two-dozen elected leaders by phone.

“This is a grassroots campaign,” Casey said following the meeting. “We are targeting new and old voters alike to come out and stand for change. We are all committed to earning support for Barack Obama one vote at a time.”

The event seized upon the tremendous momentum for Obama in Massachusetts over the past month. In addition to Casey, the campaign has recently announced the endorsements of Caroline Kennedy, Sen. Kennedy, Kerry, U.S. Rep. William Delahunt, and Capuano, along with dozens of local elected and community leaders and thousands of grassroots supporters across the state.

Thanking Casey and his fellow elected officials, Obama said, “Voters in Massachusetts are looking for fundamental change: an end to the war in Iraq, an economy that allows our families to thrive, and the restoration of our moral standing around the world. I’m thrilled to have the support of so many leaders in Massachusetts who understand that we need more than just a new president — we need a new kind of politics. If we’re going to take on the challenges we face as a nation, we’re going to have to get past the partisanship and bickering that has come to dominate our politics. Voters in Massachusetts started that process in 2006 when they elected Governor Deval Patrick. Now, together, we’re going to win the White House and bring about real change all across this country.”

Casey focused on Obama’s strong character, unifying leadership, and impressive track record of fighting for working families when considering his endorsement.

“Throughout the country, the Illinois senator has united people from different backgrounds to create a diverse coalition dedicated to changing politics-as-usual in Washington,” said Casey. “I am proud to offer my wholehearted endorsement of Senator Obama’s campaign for the presidency.”

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[jasmine621]

1. Well, I guess the media can rightly say the Hillary is no longer the

"front runner."

[my3boyz]

2. NO...

I want Hillary to be considered the front runner. That way the expectations for Obama on Feb 5th will remain low.

[DUyellow]

5. agree

[rox63]

3. Obama to target Boston-area viewers with Super Bowl ad

http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2008/01/28/daily29.html

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In a bid to pile up political points in the Bay State, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama is spending big money to advertise locally during the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Obama has bought air time through locally Fox 25 (WFXT-TV) during the big game this Sunday, the station's public record shows. The cost of a 30-second commercial to run locally could cost as much as $250,000, local media insiders said.

The buy comes soon after Obama received a high-profile endorsement from Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, which opened up the campaign here between Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton. The ad will run only two days before the Super Tuesday primary taking place in many states, including Massachusetts.

Both Clinton and Obama are planning to run ads in the programming leading up to the Super Bowl, a Fox 25 spokeswoman confirmed. The cost of pre-kick programming before the game could run as high as $75,000 per 30-second spot, local media buyers said.

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[ProSense]

6. Cool! Thanks. n/t

[sandnsea]

4. The more the merrier! n/t