Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Proof of the tightening and the reinvigoration of the Kerry campaign - Kerry/Edwards have just barely pulled ahead in Ohio. During the nasty month of Bush ascendance, Ohio fell out of reach. Now Kerry's up 49-48 there. Ohio is vital. We can't count on Florida; between the hurricanes and the corrupt voting officials, you just can't count on it. Ohio is insurance, particularly since Missouri is still out of reach. Voter registration in predominantly Democratic Cleveland is way up compared to the rest of the state. Ohio is winnable, and the two upcoming bread and butter debates will be essential to getting it.