MyDD :: Franco Harris works for Obama in PA

Franco Harris works for Obama in PA

by NeciVelez, Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 04:25:05 PM EST

Though most of the buzz today is about the endorsement of Senator Obama by Senator Bob Casey, for football fans in PA, what may have more significance is his endorsement by legendary
Franco Harris; Hall of Famer, former Pittsburgh Steeler & Nittany Lion, known thoughout the football world for the "Immaculate Reception".

Franco shares a bi-racial heritage with Barack. His African-American father, met his Italian mother in Italy at the end of World War II.

see video interview with Harris on KDKA:

http://kdka.com/politics/Franco.Harris.O bama.2.684864.html

Also on board the Obama bus is Jay Paterno, QB coach at Penn State, son of the legendary Joe Paterno.

Tags: 2008, Democratic Primary, Barack Obama, Franco Harris (all tags)

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He musn't have heard about Rev. Wright's (2.00 / 1)

... "garlic-nosed Italians" comment.

Someone here should forward it to him immediately.

by Bob Johnson on Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 04:37:40 PM EST

Re: He musn't have heard about Rev. Wright's (none / 0)

LOL - I thought it was "gallic nose" ;)

When I lived in PA, Franco was claimed by Italian's, African-American's, and the Irish dubbed him "Frank O'Hara".

Similar to recent parades in PA for Barry O'Bama

Anthropologists for human diversity; opposing McCain perversity

by NeciVelez on Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 05:45:50 PM EST
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Couple of things (2.00 / 1)

#1 May be some friction in the Paterno camp as Joe and Scott (brother of Jay) are conservative Republicans. Joe is a friend of H.W. Bush. Good for Jay.

#2 Franco Harris looks awful good for being in his late 50's.

#3 That linked newscast is brutal towards HRC. Flat out says she was caught in a big lie about Bosnia. The anchor said it a couple times. That sniper/Bosnia thing is going to damage HRC in PA.

by johnnyappleseed on Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 05:03:20 PM EST

Yep Vets are not too happy (2.00 / 1)

One of the greatest sins to veterans is someone falsely claiming to have been in combat.

by parahammer on Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 05:22:06 PM EST
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Re: Franco Harris works for Obama in PA (none / 0)

I'm surprised to hear that a Paterno is supporting Obama. My impression was that the whole family were rock-ribbed republicans...

by HSTruman on Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 05:03:41 PM EST

the Paterno's (none / 0)

They are staunch Repubs - but young Jay isn't. Which makes it even more interesting.

Anthropologists for human diversity; opposing McCain perversity

by NeciVelez on Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 05:42:21 PM EST
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We all admired Franco (none / 0)

Even when he was shredding the defense of our teams. Hopefully, he can help put us over the goal line!

by ReillyDiefenbach on Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 06:27:42 PM EST

Jay Paterno supporting Obama (2.00 / 1)

I finally have a reason to like Jay.

by moffcz on Fri Mar 28, 2008 at 08:27:10 PM EST

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