By GINGER ADAMS OTIS, AP
Posted: 4:23 am
October 12, 2008
Barack Obama and Sarah Palin traded barbs on abortion and the economy at dueling Pennsylvania rallies yesterday, even as both campaigns made an effort to dial down the invective ahead of Wednesday night's presidential debate.
Palin, in a Pittsburgh suburb, avoided the inflammatory remarks she made last week linking Obama to "domestic terrorists."
But she hit him hard on abortion, accusing him of "unconditional support" for pregnancy-ending procedures.
"He said that a woman shouldn't have to be - quote - 'punished with a baby,' " Palin said, referring to a comment Obama made during the primary.
"Americans need to see his record for what it is," she
added.
Obama, speaking at a Philadelphia rally, acknowledged John McCain for coming to his defense Friday after an overzealous supporter referred to him as an "Arab."
But then it was Obama's turn to play peacemaker, as his supporters erupted in boos at the mere mention of McCain's name.
"I'm one who believes that we can all respect each other, even when we disagree, especially when it comes to a veteran of our wars," Obama said, in reference to McCain.
Looking to solidify his growing lead in the polls, Obama resumed his attacks on McCain's economic policies, saying the Republican "doesn't really seem to get what's going on" with the financial crisis.
gotis@nypost.com
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