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'''Robert Patrick Casey, Jr.''', born April 13, 1960 (age {{age|1960|4|13}}), is an American politician and is the current [[Democratic]] United States Senator from the state of [[Pennsylvania]].  He was elected by pretending he is [[pro-life]] and benefiting from the popularity of his father, who was a pro-life [[Democratic]] governor of [[Pennsylvania]].  But Casey, Jr., then proceeded to cast many [[pro-abortion]] votes after he was elected as a senator.  For example, he announced that he will vote against a budget bill if it cuts taxpayer funding to the nation's largest [[abortion]] provider, [[Planned Parenthood]]. Casey is closely aligned with Obama, Reid and has voted with Democrats 93% of the time. <ref>[http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/C001070 the U.S. Congress votes Database.]</ref>

'''Robert Patrick Casey, Jr.''', born April 13, 1960 (age {{age|1960|4|13}}), is an American politician and is the current [[Democratic]] United States Senator from the state of [[Pennsylvania]].  He was elected by pretending he is [[pro-life]] and benefiting from the popularity of his father, who was a pro-life [[Democratic]] governor of [[Pennsylvania]].  But Casey, Jr., then proceeded to cast many [[pro-abortion]] votes after he was elected as a senator.  For example, he announced that he will vote against a budget bill if it cuts taxpayer funding to the nation's largest [[abortion]] provider, [[Planned Parenthood]]. Casey is closely aligned with Obama, Reid and has voted with Democrats 93% of the time.<ref>[http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/C001070 the U.S. Congress votes Database.]</ref>

==Biography==

==Biography==

==2008 Democratic Convention==

==2008 Democratic Convention==

Barack Obama's campaign has held discussions with Bob Casey, Jr. regarding a speech at the convention in late August. "I don't necessarily think there has to be a 'Catholic strategy,' because I'm not sure the Catholic vote is any more monolithic or predictable than any other vote," "The most committed pro-life voter and the most committed pro-choice voter can come together over the issue of how do we help pregnant women," Casey said. <ref>[http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/node/19955  Abortion Surfaces as Democratic Convention Issue] Philadelphia Inquirer, August 8, 2008</ref> For Casey to call a child in the womb "a choice" shows he is out of touch with [[Conservatives]] on this issue. To say he is the most committed pro-life voter is bold face lie, in stark contrast to his Presidential endorsement. Considering Bob Casey, Sr. was unable to speak at the 1992 convention due to his pro-life stance, the 2008 Democratic party jubilantly embraces Bob Casey provided that Casey doesn't interfere with their abortion as-a-right platform.

Barack Obama's campaign has held discussions with Bob Casey, Jr. regarding a speech at the convention in late August. "I don't necessarily think there has to be a 'Catholic strategy,' because I'm not sure the Catholic vote is any more monolithic or predictable than any other vote," "The most committed pro-life voter and the most committed pro-choice voter can come together over the issue of how do we help pregnant women," Casey said.<ref>[http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/node/19955  Abortion Surfaces as Democratic Convention Issue] Philadelphia Inquirer, August 8, 2008</ref> For Casey to call a child in the womb "a choice" shows he is out of touch with [[Conservatives]] on this issue. To say he is the most committed pro-life voter is bold face lie, in stark contrast to his Presidential endorsement. Considering Bob Casey, Sr. was unable to speak at the 1992 convention due to his pro-life stance, the 2008 Democratic party jubilantly embraces Bob Casey provided that Casey doesn't interfere with their abortion as-a-right platform.

==2006 Senatorial Campaign==

==2006 Senatorial Campaign==

Bob Casey campaigned as a [[conservative Democrat]], but after election voted for many pro-[[abortion]] bills.  This was in contrast with his late father, who was a popular [[Democratic]] governor of [[Pennsylvania]].

Bob Casey campaigned as a [[conservative Democrat]], but after election voted for many pro-[[abortion]] bills.  This was in contrast with his late father, who was a popular [[Democratic]] governor of [[Pennsylvania]].

In 2011, Planned Parenthood was exposed for child-sex trafficking, among other crimes. Also, they have lied about performing mammography screening services. Casey voted to keep funding Planned Parenthood with taxpayer's money. <ref>[http://www.lifenews.com/2011/04/15/planned-parenthood-votes-shows-pro-life-democrats-extinct/ Planned Parenthood Votes Shows Pro-Life Democrats Extinct, LifeNews.com, April 15, 2011]</ref> His vote in favor shows how out-of-touch Casey is on pro-life matters.  

In 2011, Planned Parenthood was exposed for child-sex trafficking, among other crimes. Also, they have lied about performing mammography screening services. Casey voted to keep funding Planned Parenthood with taxpayer's money.<ref>[http://www.lifenews.com/2011/04/15/planned-parenthood-votes-shows-pro-life-democrats-extinct/ Planned Parenthood Votes Shows Pro-Life Democrats Extinct, LifeNews.com, April 15, 2011]</ref> His vote in favor shows how out-of-touch Casey is on pro-life matters.  

During the 2008 Democrat Presidential primaries in Pennsylvania, Bob Casey Jr. gave his super delegate and backing to Barack Obama. [[Conservatives]] of both parties began to wonder about his true conservative principles due to his support of abortion candidates. By selecting Obama, he is pocketing his pro-life views in favor of the 100% [[NARAL]] rated Obama. He supports a candidate that feels [[partial birth abortion]] is not a travesty but a right to protect. Also rated by NARAL, Casey sides with pro-life legislation only 1/3 of the time. For 2007, his NARAL ratings was 65%. <ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=34145 Pro-Lifers Question Casey Speaking at Democratic Convention] CNSNews.com, August 14, 2008</ref>

During the 2008 Democrat Presidential primaries in Pennsylvania, Bob Casey Jr. gave his super delegate and backing to Barack Obama. [[Conservatives]] of both parties began to wonder about his true conservative principles due to his support of abortion candidates. By selecting Obama, he is pocketing his pro-life views in favor of the 100% [[NARAL]] rated Obama. He supports a candidate that feels [[partial birth abortion]] is not a travesty but a right to protect. Also rated by NARAL, Casey sides with pro-life legislation only 1/3 of the time. For 2007, his NARAL ratings was 65%.<ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=34145 Pro-Lifers Question Casey Speaking at Democratic Convention] CNSNews.com, August 14, 2008</ref>

Casey voted against the Mexico-city policy, lifting restrictions on funding international abortion programs with U.S. taxpayer money. <ref>[http://www.frcaction.org/get.cfm?i=PR07I02 FRC Action Condemns Senator Casey's vote on Mexico City Policy] Family Research Council</ref> Casey defends his vote, says it is not about abortion. In Casey's Catholic diocese, Bishop Martino wrote,  “The Mexico City Policy is, first and foremost, about abortion, not about family planning.” In addition, the senator was persisting in "formally cooperating with the evil" caused by the policy. <ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/Content/Article.aspx?rsrcid=44350 Pennyslvania Bishop Warns Sen. Casey on His Support for Ending Mexico City Policy] CNSNews, March 3, 2009</ref>

Casey voted against the Mexico-city policy, lifting restrictions on funding international abortion programs with U.S. taxpayer money.<ref>[http://www.frcaction.org/get.cfm?i=PR07I02 FRC Action Condemns Senator Casey's vote on Mexico City Policy] Family Research Council</ref> Casey defends his vote, says it is not about abortion. In Casey's Catholic diocese, Bishop Martino wrote,  “The Mexico City Policy is, first and foremost, about abortion, not about family planning.” In addition, the senator was persisting in "formally cooperating with the evil" caused by the policy.<ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/Content/Article.aspx?rsrcid=44350 Pennyslvania Bishop Warns Sen. Casey on His Support for Ending Mexico City Policy] CNSNews, March 3, 2009</ref>

Casey voted to confirm [[Kathleen Sebelius]] to head the Health and Human Services Dept. in objection to the Pro-life movement. <ref>[http://www.lifenews.com/nat5003.html Senate Votes to Approve Pro-Abortion Obama HHS Nominee Kathleen Sebelius] Lifenews.com, April 28, 2009</ref>

Casey voted to confirm [[Kathleen Sebelius]] to head the Health and Human Services Dept. in objection to the Pro-life movement.<ref>[http://www.lifenews.com/nat5003.html Senate Votes to Approve Pro-Abortion Obama HHS Nominee Kathleen Sebelius] Lifenews.com, April 28, 2009</ref>

Casey disagrees with 15 [[pro-life]] House Democrats that abortion should be removed from any future universal healthcare reform bill. “I think it is abundantly clear what my position is on the issue of abortion.” <ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=50477 Abortion Issue Should Not Impede Debate on Health Care Reform, ‘Pro-Life Democrat’ Says] CNCNews, July 02, 2009</ref> Casey fails to understand that without an explicit exclusion, abortion would be federally funded.

Casey disagrees with 15 [[pro-life]] House Democrats that abortion should be removed from any future universal healthcare reform bill. “I think it is abundantly clear what my position is on the issue of abortion.” <ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=50477 Abortion Issue Should Not Impede Debate on Health Care Reform, ‘Pro-Life Democrat’ Says] CNCNews, July 02, 2009</ref> Casey fails to understand that without an explicit exclusion, abortion would be federally funded.

==Criticisms==

==Criticisms==

Bill Donahue, president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, questioned Casey being a speaker at the Democratic convention. Donahue said the Pennsylvania senator is [[pro-life]] “in name only” – unlike his late father. <ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=34145 Pro-Lifers Question Casey Speaking at Democratic Convention] CNSNews.com, August 14, 2008</ref>

Bill Donahue, president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, questioned Casey being a speaker at the Democratic convention. Donahue said the Pennsylvania senator is [[pro-life]] “in name only” – unlike his late father.<ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=34145 Pro-Lifers Question Casey Speaking at Democratic Convention] CNSNews.com, August 14, 2008</ref>

===[[ACORN]]===

===[[ACORN]]===

===Opportunist===

===Opportunist===

[[Conservative]] radio personality [[Mark Levin]] says, "He calls himself a moderate, don't believe it. He's just another [[liberal]]." <ref>[http://rope.zmle.fimc.net/player/player.html?url=http://podloc.andomedia.com/dloadTrack.mp3%3Fprm%3D2069xhttp://citadelcc.vo.llnwd.net/o29/network/Levin/MP3/levin07032009.mp3 Mark Levin Radio program July 03,2009]The Mark Levin Radio Show ABC Networks</ref> In addition, "They have to wake Casey and tell him when to vote."

[[Conservative]] radio personality [[Mark Levin]] says, "He calls himself a moderate, don't believe it. He's just another [[liberal]]." <ref>[http://rope.zmle.fimc.net/player/player.html?url=http://podloc.andomedia.com/dloadTrack.mp3%3Fprm%3D2069xhttp://citadelcc.vo.llnwd.net/o29/network/Levin/MP3/levin07032009.mp3 Mark Levin Radio program July 03,2009] The Mark Levin Radio Show ABC Networks</ref> In addition, "They have to wake Casey and tell him when to vote."

Rick Santorum and other Republican leaders have criticized Casey as being an "opportunist." Citing that he ran for four different statewide offices in six years. Another issue that Casey has been criticized for is his attendance as Pennsylvania state treasurer (a position he held from 2005-2007). During his first year as a candidate for U.S. Senate, State Treasurer Bob Casey spent half of his work days away from the office, according to an analysis of records provided by his campaign.

Rick Santorum and other Republican leaders have criticized Casey as being an "opportunist." Citing that he ran for four different statewide offices in six years. Another issue that Casey has been criticized for is his attendance as Pennsylvania state treasurer (a position he held from 2005-2007). During his first year as a candidate for U.S. Senate, State Treasurer Bob Casey spent half of his work days away from the office, according to an analysis of records provided by his campaign.

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