Reply #59: That's right

[Awsi Dooger]

Warner will be our nominee if we prioritize winning. It can't be understated how vital Virginia is. Scary that posters here don't understand the basic electoral college math. If you annex those 13 electoral votes then Ohio or Florida are not necessary, as long as you can win one among these four: Iowa, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico. Along with holding the Kerry states, of course, which is not automatic but very feasible.

2008 figures to be extremely close in the popular vote, based on historical trends when one party has held the presidency for two straight terms. It's essential to isolate the candidate who has the most permutations to win in a 50/50 atmosphere. Everything in that regard points to Warner, IMO. As long as we need Florida or Ohio we are the underdog. Not requiring either one makes us the favorite. I'll take my chances with the math in our favor and let everyone else debate trivia like issues.