[KJacob]

Think of it this way. A week ago Florida was tied. Bush spent Saturday there attending three rallies. That was enough to move the state in Bush's direction. By doing the same thing in Ohio this weekend could easily turn the tide in time for the election.

[endangered in mi]

I hate to be doom and gloom, but why does electoral-vote.com have Kerry ahead 260 to Bush 254? that sure doesnt look good for our side. Hope they are wrong!

[Another-MA-Conservative]

Perhaps I'm just politically naive, but I really don't understand how a simple rally or visit from a candidate can turn public opinion and the poll results so dramatically. Why is this?

I've noticed that footage of Bush rallies almost always show huge, enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands of people in gigantic venues like stadiums... does such a big rally turnout demoralize the opposition?