Barack Obama at Peterson Event Center in Pittsburgh
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama cheers "Casey, Casey Casey" thanking Sen. Bob Casey, before addressing supporters at the Peterson Event Center in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh April 21, 2008, the eve of the Pennsylvania Primary election. (UPI Photo/Archie Carpenter)
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