This is a very positive development. You dont see W trying to shore up his base or focus solely on Ohio or Florida to the point of desperation. He is in a good enough position to look elsewhere for votes.
This could be a blowout.
I've always thought that people were missing the point when they criticized Rove for trying to win California. I happen to agree that in that specific instance it wasn't such a hot idea, but the point was to attack from all angles--it's not like non-Californians didn't hear soundbites from the speeches, for example.
By treating many states like swing states, he's making Kerry spend, and he looks like an enthusiastic candiadte for ALL Americans.
When I hear a presidential candidate "pulling out" of certain states it simply looks bad, and doesn't show momentum going to that candidate.
In individual states this technique may not work; but throughout the country it has benefits. If a candidate came to my state over and over, and dropped other states, I'd be wondering...
I think so too.
Amen and Amen!