never knew that there was a US Senate race going on, seems casey has this in the bag

Casey is a loser.He couldn't hold Tom Smith's jock strap.

It always amazes me when politicians tout free-market ideologies while avoiding the impact of subsidies. Mr Smith wants the free market to decide which energy sources should be dominant, but doesn't discuss how the government subsidizes oil, gas and coal. He was also a farmer, but doesn't see government assistance for farmers skewing the market. I'm not advocating those subsidies be removed (that's a separate discussion), but let's not act as tho those subsidies reflect a free market Darwinian approach to economics.

Having Smith in the Senate would be like having Santorum back. No thanks, my vote goes to Casey. We have enough right-wing nuts in the Senate.

Vote casey out..time for us to take america back..obama is a complete disaster, casey votes along to get along...people think about your future for your children and their children..this socialist experiment needs to stop...see the obama movie..open your eyes people, before its too late

We need to take our country back, whether through the senate or the presidency.. These politicians work for the people..casey panders to the unions and special interests..what about the common man? He is left paying the bill..dont be a fool people, do your research.

As a Republican I was originally interested in Smith. However his tea party self has come out and now I will vote for Casey. This race will be a blow out anyway. Casey is a moderate:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/pa/pennsylvania_senate_smith_vs_casey-3008.html

Go ahead vote for casey and obama too.
You will all get whats coming to you.
You people are the same morons that voted for that socialist obama..either public union hacks or on public assistance..which one are you ?

See obama 2016..this socialist by his own words wants to destroy america..casey votes along obama..

For real, you are a liar and most likely a liberal democrat

jackson black, you sure are ONE misinformed individual. You must be a conservative who drinks the Kool Aide that Fox Noise pushes. And I don't need to see 2016...I'm sure it's built on the same lies that took place at the RNC in Tampa this past week. Enjoy your ignorance and vote for Romney. He will never get Pennsylvania's electoral vote anyway.

Carl w..you are the problem in america..why should my hard earned dollars go to support these entitlements..work for welfare, no hand outs..states are bankrupt,our federal government is bankrupt..obama admitted he is a socialist and wants to spread the wealth around..except his own wealth, he has a half brother in kenya whom obama refuses to help...obama follows the socialists of the past..alinski,marx..he was trained by a terrorist by the name of bill aiers..its all true..research the truth,think for yourselves
vote for smith and vote for Romney.
vote for america

wallist, you are without a doubt an idiot..the same was said about Ronald Reagan..no president has ever been re elected with unemployment above 8%..who knows, maybe you should pack up and move to greece, it might feel at home..idiot

Did you notice that every democratically controlled state is bankrupt and why their are bars and liquor stores are on every corner? Why these states are riddled with deficits and crime? Why these democrats pay themselves lavishly while the people suffer and blacks are at 44%..how come when a republican like chris christie or scott walker can take a failed state, balance the budget and create jobs?

Because liberal democrats want to keep you in the dark,dependent on government..and gauranteeing a loyal voting base..is this not true?..

I served in afghanistan you moron, the taliban tribes are like these liberal democrats that want to control every aspect of your life..is that what you want?..

Wallist, go back into your public housing unit, a check is coming soon..turn on your cnn or msnbc,crack open a beer and relax..i bet you have not done anything with your life..want government to take care of you..pathetic little worm..

@Jackson- I thank you for your service, but it seems like you may have issues with your anger. What's with all the hostility and name calling? It doesn't make your opinion any more valid. It also isn't becoming of someone who served his country to denigrate his president or the citizens they were sworn to protect, regardless of one's political affiliation. Just my two cents.

jackson black definitely needs an anger management program. He hates America because there are liberals here and are JUST as American as he is whether he likes it or not. You'll have to live with that FACT. Also, since you served this country, aren't you a wee bit disappointed that Romney didn't mention the troops ONCE in his speech at the convention? Some Commander in Chief he would be...pathetic.

Also, jackson, I work on Wall Street and do work hard for my money. I put in 70 plus hours a week with travel time. I really don't care what YOU do, and I certainly don't have to live my life to YOUR standards or even give you an explanation.

@Nazareth man- while it's admirable for you to defend a veteran's service, you should also be critical of some one who is so denigrating towards their commander-in -chief and the citizens they swore to protect. As for your comments about Obama, I'm not sure how the common man gets screwed by politicians working with unions. Isn't the American worker the "common man"? How could conditions for the American worker be better under an administration that cuts taxes for the wealthy while trying to curb collective bargaining? That doesn't make any sense. As for Reagan's economy being the best economy we had in a century, that's dubious at best. One could argue that the economy after WWII was probably a much more stable economy with robust growth after the war. Heck, one could even argue that the economy was better during the Clinton years.

Wallist you claim you work on wallstreet, you are the problem.
People like you praise only 1 god, that is money..i doubt your comment is true, your comments alone prove you are a welfare recipient..make sure you vote for obama..

@Nazareth man- jackson began his posting with insults. No one said anything about his service to warrant his reaction. And unless you've been in the service yourself, you don't get to stand with them as tho you did. I'm not condoning those who disrespected his service, I'm condeming his using his service as reasoning for his insulting manner. I know plenty of people who have served and seen action who don't use that as a means to denigrate others. Like I said, it's unbecoming of a soldier.

Well said nazereth man.

God bless america

@Nazareth man- please retract my comment about standing next to Jackson. I posted that before seeing you mention your service. That still doesn't excuse jackson's outright hostility. Service doesn't mean you're somehow allowed to be rude.

@Nazareth- if that were the case, you'd be appalled that president Bush entered into a protracted conflict, that costs thousands of American, you're fellow servicemen and women, over an outright falsity. A patriot would weep for justice.

I do not take offense..its that I love my country so much..alot people are misinformed about what really is happening to this country..naive, like children, I feel sorry for them..

SEMPER FI

@nazareth- I'm not condoning that person's comment. I don't think it belongs to civil discourse either, but the first person to cast dispersions was Jackson when he used the word "moron" in one of his post. That comment was unsolicited.

@Nazareth- I salute your service.

To both Nazareth Man and Jackson. Both of you are pathetic and certainly the most Anti-American among us. I will no longer post on this thread because I will not waste my time going back and forth with two idiots who *think* that there is a majority in this country who are as ignorant as you two. And I don't believe for one minute that you served this country in uniform. Go and take those lies somewhere else.

Tom Smith looks like he's got a tough fight ahead. Casey shouldn't have any problem keeping his seat in the Senate whatsoever.

I am a little tea pot short and stout, this is my handle this is my spout, Allah Akbar

Nice try,
god bless america.

Hopefully, that is someone mimicking your screen name...

Go ahead children play..
I said my peace, thank you nazereth man for your service as well as anyone who has served our country
go ahead imposters, do what you do..

Nazareth Man, first, thank you for your service. Second, you seem to post many times that the militarty does not like their Commander in Chief when they happen to be a Democrat. Coming from a Republican like yourself, it's understandable. Well, I have both nieces and nephews currently serving and they absolutely admire their current Commander in Chief. Here's just one example:
Harold P. - In the military for 11yrs - 2 wars and never had a president even come our way. It really was time for a change!!!! Much luv 2 my now president Mr.OBAMA

Our President really cares for our military! For example, President Obama
implemented and expanded the Post 911 Bill which has helped more than 800,000 veterans and their families pursue their education and find work when they return from service. He often speaks about our troops and that “The sacrifices our troops have made have been incredible.” We must not forget about the President's work with veterans returning home from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Do you remember when President Obama announced May 11th as Military Spouse Appreciation Day?

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“At the end of the day – make no mistake about it – it was the president of the United States that shouldered the burden for this operation, that made the hard decisions, that was instrumental in the planning process,” he said, “because I pitched every plan to him.” Admiral William McRaven

Veterans for Obama kicked off at a small business dedicated to manufacturing prosthetic limbs to help wounded veterans recover. Join Veterans for Obama today. http://OFA.BO/hzAQXh

To be clear, Frank, historically the military members tend to be Republican because the Republicans actually fund the military and don't leave us hanging. Think of Clinton's "draw down" where we had equipment failures and other problems all the time, but couldn't get anything new. Think Afghanistan and Iraq, when Bush was President, but both houses of Congress were Democratically controlled and our troops couldn't even get armored vehicles or battle armor. Think today, under President Obama, when our veterans are losing more and more benefits every day.

Yes, President Obama speaks a lot about veterans and the military, but it's all talk. He has taken away benefits, made it twice as hard for veterans to be evaluated for disabilities with more bureaucratic red tape (took me two years and 5 separate doctors to be certified at 100%, even though all 5 of them agreed that I deserved it). He also cut funding for both active military and the VA. I'm a 100% disabled veteran, which used to mean that I was entitled to free healthcare and meds at the VA, but it's not the case. I spend $300 to $400 a month in private doctor appnts and meds that the VA won't cover.

Their therapist could see me once every month and a half to two months, because he's so overburdened with patients and the VA can't afford more doctors. My doctor can't prescribe meds I need and had to refer me to a private doctor because the meds aren't in the VA formulary. <continued>

Nazareth, I am truly heart broken to hear of the difficulties you are going through. Seriously, this is not a Republican or Democrat issue when it come to veterans with pain and suffering. I know it wasn't good for vets under GW Bush either....and I heard many, many disappointing acts at that time as well. I do however believe that President Obama is doing more in the area of vets. Is it perfect, or is it up to the level that is expected? By all means, absolutely not. But I believe things will get better with the curent administration over the candidate seeking to replace President Obama. I haven't heard one word from Romney about how he will deal with the troops or what he'll do for veterans, and I have listened to many of his speeches. For me, I rather have a President that at least talks about them, than ignores them at every opportunity. I just read this article recently as well: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/31/obama-veterans-mental-health_n_1847237.html

In closing, I want you to know, that I truly do respect you for your service to our country. And even though we're both on different sides of the aisle, to me, you're an American first. God bless.