Sea of red to greet Palin in Scranton

“I believe McCain is winning and will win the election.”

I also believe this. Obama is SOOO bad, and obviously so, that I think people will avoid voting for him. If Obama does win, I think it’ll be a sign that God is wrapping things up for America — maybe even Earth.

I hear ya Mr. Silverback. Of course abortion is a serious issue and I’m glad he is listening to his conscience. However, the McCain/Feingold campaign finance reform bill is in direct contravention of the Constitution. And McCain’s immigration position is beyond ludicrous. I do not agree with him on the Wall Street and lending institution bail out.

Having said that, McCain did pick Gov. Palin. Therefore, I will vote his ticket. But my vote is really for Palin.

Here’s a thought that’s been kicking about in my head. McCain’s voting record is for the most part socially liberal. But he picks a real Conservative for a running mate. If the McCain ticket wins, Palin is likely to be Pubbie Pres. candidate in 4 or 8 years. Now think about that a second. What does that say about McCain’s core beliefs—or lack of same.

Traditionally, all of Pennsylvania is red, except for Philth-adelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (and maybe Erie; I’m not sure). These areas have such a large population density, that they overpower the rest of the state.

Erie is traditionally blue. Lots of working class people, a slightly high impoverished population, a large black population, three colleges (four if you count nearby Edinboro).

That said, there is also a large Catholic population; the press about the Church and the bishops lately could help. Bishop Trautman (not considered a 'conservative' in many Catholic circles) has been involved with some pro-life events, including one where he explicitly denounced the Freedom of Choice Act.

In addition, in my time driving around, there have been very few Obama signs/stickers. There aren't many more than I saw in the primaries (when the signs/stickers I saw were about evenly split between Hillary, 0, and Ron Paul (yes, seriously)). RNC hasn't had many signs or stickers available until recently. Even so, what I've seen is probably about 3:2 for 0.

0 should be winning the non-black part of Erie by leaps and bounds (he would be winning the black part no matter what). I'd say he's in trouble in Erie.

Actually, McCain’s record on social issues is far enough to the right that all the lib social issue special interests hate him. so I think the pick says that he considers that stuff (and reform) to be more important than the things Palin disagrees with him on.

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