The election isn't 3 weeks; it's Monday
Early voting in Florida begins Monday, October 20th. With Obama's lead I don't see how McCain can catch up in such a short time. The Democratic "get out the vote " effort has been organized by the Obama campaign to a level I have never seen before in Florida.
The JOBS speech was timed perfectly. Once again McCain will be the follower and not the leader when he releases his plan. I feel confident that McCain will miss the mark once again by emphasizing cutting spending and supporting Wall Street. I think everyone is much more concerned about Main Street. Obama's plan will appeal to many of the Republican small business owners and remaining undecideds.
I don't see how McCain can recover ground fast enough to get Obama.
I think it's time we started showing Florida "Blue".
I hope you are right. I'm seeing lots of Obama/Biden signs all over St. Petersburg/Clearwater so I got a good feeling. Wish I could legally canvass.
October 13, 2008 10:45 PM | Reply | Permalink
Actually you can canvass. The Hatch only prohibits you from raising money and lobbying in the workplace (and in uniform).
Go to the Federal Employee website (I think its in www.OPM.gov) where they have the complete Hatch Act. The military rules are spelled out there as well.
October 13, 2008 10:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
DOJ attorney here. Not only can you canvass, you can take work off to work the polls, assuming you have leave to take. No restrictions. Just watch you don't do it at work, and make sure you don't wear your uniform, fly boy. That is all.
October 13, 2008 11:14 PM | Reply | Permalink