While the idea is that McCain has had this week and weekend to tighten the race, early voting changes the equation a lot. It appears that in some major states, most of the voting has already taken place...and it took place while Obama has had this big lead. I doubt McCain is going to materially close the gap prior to the actual election day, but even if he does, Obama has already banked a lot of votes that McCain can no longer influence. http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/10/mccains-mountain-of-problem.html Colorado may already be out of play. That's pretty bad news for McCain.
sweet....Ive been hearing about the huge lead all this time but now its time to ACTUALLY get those votes...glad its off to a good start!
Never assume that anything is done when it involves the Democrats. They could find a way to lose a 1 man foot-race.
Nothing is assumed. It's just that early voting is further reducing McCain's chances of a miracle. In general, I'd agree with you that Democrats are masters of the come-from-ahead loss. But Obama actually seems to be organized, smart and efficient. Nothing is guaranteed, but Obama is doing everything necessary to take away McCain's victory possibilities.
I meant the post with the fat lady singing. I hope you're right, but I'm a Blazer fan and a Democrat...if we can blow it, we can find a way.
