I know polls show that Obama has had a consistent lead in Pennsylvania. But McCain has gone all-in there, and it concerns me.
It’s clear why. Consider: If McCain wins Pennsylvania, he can lose Colorado, Iowa, New Mexico, and Viriginia — and still win the election.
With Murtha running around calling Western Pennsylvania “racist,” and with memories of Hillary Clinton’s drubbing of Obama in the primaries — and, apparently, with internal polls that show the race even closer than it seems — McCain has quintupled down on the state.
“We don’t believe any of the naysayers who believe Pennsylvania is out of reach,” McCain campaign manager Rick Davis was quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer as saying.
Apparently, Gov. Ed Rendell has all but begged Obama to return to Pennsylvania. I haven’t heard or read whether Obama has agreed.
If anyone knows of any reason Barack should not return to Pennsylvania in these last 9 days, speak now or forever hold your peace.