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TALK ABOUT STRETCHING THE MAP....

In June, shortly after securing the Democratic nomination, the Obama campaign began airing television ads in 14 "red" states, a group which included Montana. It seemed like an odd choice -- Bush beat Kerry in Montana by more than 20 points four years ago, and Bush beat Gore in the state by 25 points eight years ago. Did the Obama campaign know something we don't?

Actually, yes. A Rasmussen poll in July showed Obama with a narrow lead in Montana, and last week, an MSU-Billings poll showed Obama leading McCain by four, 44% to 40%.

With a week to go, the RNC has decided this is a state worth worrying about.

The Republican National Committee will begin running television ads in Montana beginning on Wednesday, a sign of how heavily the playing field is tilted against the GOP with just eight days left in the presidential election.

Obama has already spent about $2 million in the state, while the RNC's ad buy, which is a negative spot attacking Obama, will cost about $400,000.

Montana certainly seems like an unexpected addition to the list of swing states, but it's not as if Democrats are invisible there -- Montana does, after all have a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators. What's more, Bill Clinton won the state in 1992, thanks to a very strong showing from Ross Perot -- and Ron Paul is on the ballot in Montana this year (as the Constitution Party's "nominee").

In the broader context, though, there are probably quite a few vulnerable Republican senators who are wondering why the RNC would rather invest nearly a half-million in Montana on McCain's behalf, as opposed to giving them a much-needed hand in the last week.

[tekisui]

1. Hell yes, it does.

272 in STRONG Obama!

Looks like a big win to me.

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2. NJ getting bluer

Democrats win registered voter count in Atlantic County





For possibly the first time in at least 150 years, there are more registered Democrats in Atlantic County than registered Republicans.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

5. I Love The Fact The NJ Isn't Even Competitive This Election!

Go Jersey!

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3. There is absolutely no reason to believe that McCain can win

Pennsylvania

[tigereye]

10. boy, you would never know it from all his slimy ads here -

a lot of us have simply turned off the tv and radio.


A lot of the ads are of the "what if a criminal invades your house and you have no gun?" variety... :puke:



And it gets weirder, he just opened up an office with a big Dems for McCain sign in one of Pgh's most liberal neighborhoods, with the Obama office about 5 doors down. This a very diverse, highly educated neighborhood where folks recently ran down the street, desperate to get Obama yard signs!


I almost fell over when I saw it. :wtf: I've never seen a Republican campaign office in the city, other than the really small local ones. Reps rarely win in the city -what the hell are they smoking?

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4. Yep, it does! We will win Arizona for sure.

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6. That would be awesome.

It could happen.

[azmouse]

7. kick

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8. Thanks.

It's good news.

[Chrisnreno]

9. Nevada looks good in blue! k&r. nt

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13. I think he will lose Nevada,

McCain that is. LOL!

[cameozalaznick]

11. Here's what I like about it....

Even if you give McCain ALL the yellow toss-ups, plus all the pink and red PLUS CO and NM, Obama STILL WINS!!!!! :bounce:

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12. Good point. n/t