In addtion to the urban centers of Indiana, the northwest corner of the state is essentially a suburb of Chicago. I'm not sure how that will affect the demographics (or even what percentage of the state it makes up) but it seems to be an X factor when comparing Indiana to the other states this cycle.

As you said, we will see. Meanwhile, I did have a good time canvassing in IN and I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed your time in PA.

Kensdad, I an not sure what part of the Philly 'burbs you have been canvassing in but over in my neck o' the woods in Delaware County, PA there seems to be a very strong bent for Obama. I guess we will just have to see what happens on Tuesday.

the last two polls showed obama leading by 11 in philly burbs, and then only by 2 after bitter but before the debate.

Obama's supporters have proven their ability to gather new supporters, not only from the ranks of their opponents, but also from the ranks of the disinterested, disenfranchised and disenchanted.

"Hope" has a way of curing all three of those anti-democracy ailments.

And, once the nominee is determined, most of the trash-talkers and hardbloggers in the Democratic party who are now desperately defending Hillary by offending Barack will turn their ire and their very-poison-pens against McCain.

And considering stories that the media has softballed, like his "Songbird" POW label, his notorious hair-trigger temper, and more contemporary matters like refusing to reveal his wife's taxes, when those bloggers turn on McCain, it will make the anti-Kerry swiftboaters look like pre-school playground bullies.

Anyone who thinks "the blogs" aren't that powerful, just remember "macaca." George Allen was at one time the presumptive Republican frontrunner in this presidential race, now he's political cosmic dust.

McCain and his handlers have no idea just how angry he's going to get, when his anti-American audio tapes from N Viet Nam get exhaustively extrapolated by the truth hunters among us. It won't be pretty, but then, neither is McCain.

Viva la Blogs!

Or play the game existence to the end
Of the beginning, of the beginning...

John Lennon

I agree . But part of me doesn't want to see the remaining Oregon super delegates get out of endorsing Obama now. I'll be opposing them in every upcoming primary for the rest of their careers.

You're certainly right. But here in Oregon, at least, I've noticed that the younger Obama canvassers are turned on trying to convince Clintonites.

Sure, sure, no argument there. One way or the other, however, I am still confidently predicting that IN goes for Obama.

Fair enough, although I hope you can appreciate the irony of you challenging the wishful thinking of another man's posts. Given the repeated iterations of the "he will shortly implode" warning, I can only read your reply as halfwise in earnest. I am sure that the other half must be meant in jest.

Still and all, I guess that in a few weeks we will see who is right and who is merely hopeful.

As an Oregon voter, I'm on the fence about whether I'd like her to stick in through our primary or not. Having both campaigns focus on Oregon would be a nice chance to bring national attention to some of the major energy and environmental issues here- especially our current fight to return state rights to siting LNG terminals. (A right taken away by Bush & Co.)And Oregon would provide a great background for discussing green energy programs and tying them to the economy. Bringing both candidates to the state would increase attention on these types of issues, which haven't had much discussion yet in the campaign.
Also, vigorous campaigning in the primary usually builds voter turnout in a state, and it really helps down ballot candidates.
On the other hand, it's frustrating to sit on the sidelines through all the trashy campaign rhetoric dished out by the Clintons. Some say that all the trumped up issues will then be stale news by the general election because the Clintons are running with them ad nauseum. But just as likely, the Clinton camp is simply doing the work of setting the stage for the Repug's 527 groups.
I'm furious with the MSM for giving validity to a lot of the trash that's circulating on the blogs, and I hope there's some sort of public backlash against the sort of insulting coverage we've been given.
Best scenario I can think of right now is Barack coming really close in Penn, and taking both NC and IA. Then Clinton stays in through Oregon (Yes, selfish, I admit.) but is forced to drop the negativity because she's looking for a more graceful exit.
Well, one can hope!
(An Oregon Grandma for Obama on the left coast)