Everyone Obama took to task in his Philly stump speech
Slacktivists, millennials, apathetics and no-show voters were the former president's targets.
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Western PA congressman backs off ‘strange’ Obama shadow government claim
But Mike Kelly’s words have already resonated.
Bill Clinton’s lawyer asks President Obama to pardon Chaka Fattah
The ex-Congressman and the President have a history.
Hillary Clinton lost Pennsylvania by just 46,000 votes, latest figures show
And Donald Trump won 108,000 votes in the city of Philadelphia.
Clinton family and both Obamas to rally in Philadelphia the night before the election
Dems are pulling out all the stops.
Maybe Obama’s last visit as president: ‘I’ve got incredible memories of Philly’
The president talked about Carson Wentz and the Rocky Steps.
Which DNC speaker threw the best shade at Donald Trump?
We've looked back at the most notable speeches, and after much deliberation, we have a winner.
Cliche alert: Politicians aren’t eating cheesesteaks in Philadelphia anymore
Philly diners are the new trend.
Can politicians really win Pennsylvania by dominating Philly and its suburbs?
It's long been said a politician can win PA if he or she wins Philly and its 'burbs. We did the math to see if that idea still holds up.