[Missouri]

I think come election day, in a state where the polls are running 50/50, a conservative will pull the lever for Bush. Even if he is really angry at the man, they won't take the chance, IMHO.

Exactly. This is the point of reality that describes how many of us feel.

This election may come down to a handful of states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin. President Bush needs to do better in the Midwest. What worries me that a lot of voters who haven't been paying attention will drink the democrats kool-aid and vote for Kerry.

[FairOpinion]

"What worries me that a lot of voters who haven't been paying attention will drink the democrats kool-aid and vote for Kerry."

That's why it's critical that Bush's base stand united behind Bush and turn out on election day.

[lentulusgracchus]

This election may come down to a handful of states ....

The last few that put someone over the top always are the few......

In addition to the ones you name, the handicappers are now adding North Carolina, Louisiana, Arkansas, and (as always) Florida. Bush got them all last time. If he loses either NC or Florida, or some combination of the others, he loses the election. Thus CBS News, gloating over their election prospects.

It's really important that the Governator pull a rabbit out of a hat out on the Left Coast this year.