Sunday, November 2, 2008

And then there was one

The long-awaited day is almost here. After over a year of campaigning, we can finally put this old dog to rest in just one day.

Arizona will most likely go to McCain on Tuesday, but each candidate is not taking any risks.
Although McCain is up in the polls by seven percent, Obama's has achieved small gains each day.

The national Democratic campaign has not let go of Arizona as is evident in several recent and striking events. First, the Obama campaign launched the new "Something" ad state-wide.



Second, to get those lower ballot seats and to turn Arizona from a leaning-McCain state to swing state, DNC Chairman Howard Dean will begin a GOTV campaign in Arizona tomorrow. This is not the first time Dean has ventured into Republican territory. Last May he made a visit to Arizona to rally volunteers and target Democrat-leaning citizens.
Here are the rally details for tomorrow:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
PIMA COUNTY GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY
Pima County Coordinated Campaign Office, Outdoor Parking Lot
4639 E 1st Street
Tucson, AZ
Event Time: 12:00 PM Local Time

The McCain campaign continues to hold rallies in Arizona to keep up morale and make sure that each and every supporter votes. This past Saturday, November 1, Senator Kyl held a rally for McCain and laid out a four-step plan for McCain to gain his desperately needed four points in the poles "one point Saturday, one point Sunday, one point Monday and one point Tuesday." Realistic? Not really, considering how many people have already made their choice through early voting and early voting has proven to favor Obama.

Popular, local newspapers provide an even spread of predicting his defeat and also building him up in last attempt to persuade readers. The Arizona Republic endorsed McCain again today along with Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican Trent Franks for Congress.

With just one day until the polls close, Arizona will still go to McCain but perhaps at a smaller margin than would have been if the election were held last week.

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