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Bob Casey Sr., the governor of Pennsylvania, was not allowed to speak at the 1992 Democratic convention because he opposed abortion.(The Week)(Brief article)

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Bob Casey Sr., the governor of Pennsylvania, was not allowed to speak at the 1992 Democratic convention because he opposed abortion. So serious was his opposition that he could not endorse Bill Clinton. His son, now a senator, is supporting Obama. Says Casey Jr.: "He has the unique skills to try to lower the temperature and foster a sense of common ground, and try to figure out ways that people can agree." Translation: ...

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