I wish you were right, but unfortunately you are not. I live in central Michigan (Grand Rapids area), the western part of the state will go McCain, with the exception of the Battle Creek area of course.
In my opinion, there is just no overcoming the human orafice that is Detroit. It has been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results even though experience has shown otherwise. That is Detroit.They will continue to overwhelmingly support the Democrats even though it is precisely that support which has caused the utter destruction of their city.
In addition, there are so many people scattered throughout the state that have had jobs move to other countries.....they are mad and they blame Bush, and as a result McCain; its not fair in my opinion, but it is the way it is. The bottom line for the majority of Michiganders is the pocket book, which is also understandable,though very myiopic: personally I’d rather be broke and free than middle class and oppressed.
Over the last 20 years, population in Wayne County has fallen by 12% yet the votes cast have risen by 16%.
In Oakland County, which R’s used to carry easily, they are now lucky to carry at all. Population has risen by 18% but votes cast have risen by 39%.