Date: 10/3/2008 1:53:21 AM
Author: IndyGirl22
Sounds like a good plan for McCain - why waste resources? Plus, more of his voters might come out if they know Obama is winning there. Not saying Obama won''t win Michigan, I just don''t think it''s a gimme for Obama.
It''s something I learned in John Kerry''s campaign. He was ahead going into the election but ended up losing because people stayed at home. As a McCain supporter, I''m hoping some of those Obama supporters will do the same since he is ahead in the polls. I am from Indiana, red since the 60s, and haven''t seen any McCain funds here but Obama''s squad has been all over the place!Date: 10/3/2008 8:26:09 AM
Author: mimzy
that''s sort of counter intuitive - why would they come out if mccain himself thinks he stands no chance and they haven''t heard from him in weeks?? and the state wasn''t a total gimme for Obama....there are a lot of mccain supporters here. most analysts are saying that the move was surprising and not really a good sign. they are putting all of their resources into states that went red in the last election - which makes sense....but also makes you think that they know they can''t compete in other swing states.
I actually have no idea how Indiana or any other traditionally red "battleground" state will turn out - I was just explaining the reasoning for my statements that might have seemed counter-intuitive to others. It''s no secret that Obama is banking on votes from many people who are fickle when it comes to voter turn-out so it''ll be interesting to see who actually shows up on election day. I live in the urban capital so it''s Obama central here; my parents live in a suburban conservative area and it''s all McCain with Obama door-to-door salesmen coming around every other day.Date: 10/6/2008 6:29:44 AM
Author: swimmer
Indy,
Well, the polls were closer four years ago, and take a look at Indiana now! Barely pink, and on some sites totally tied, which seems rather unrealistic. This site is more centrist: http://www.electoral-vote.com/ You can check this day in 2004 here, an interesting contrast.
I haven't heard he's having money trouble, what I have heard is that this is not uncommon for a candidate. It's crunch time, and they want to put their money where (they think) it matters most.Date: 10/6/2008 6:28:19 PM
Author: FrekeChild
But McCain giving up in a state isn't a good sign IMHO. Does anyone know if he's having money trouble?