I live in Indiana

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I would say the state is "light red" right now. I'm going to start canvassing for Obama this Saturday. I have already taken November 4th off to drive Obama voters to the polls.




I canvassed for the Obama campaign during the Democratic Primary too. I personally drove 4 people to the polls on primary day! I was STUNNED BEYOND BELIEF that a "Black man" nearly upset Hillary Clinton in this state. I thought he would lose by 10-12 points. And to be honest, I think Hillary Clinton thought so too! There were a lot of us shocked at the results that night. It gives me hope for November 4th.


Here's a quick local view of the state.



Despite the close polls, it's going to take a lot of work to turn this state blue. Obama is NOT IN THE LEAD. But shockingly, we're in the ball-game here.



Obama is going to speak at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis this week. The fairgrounds is a popular park in Marion county. It's an Obama strong-hold. Turn-out should be fantastic. However I worry that because it's in the city, the crowd is going to be majority African American. I don't know how that's going to play on TV to the many white voters we are going to need to win this state. I'm sorry to offend anyone. But that's reality. This is Indiana. Race is a factor.



Obama is going to have to win Marion County (Indianapolis) BIG to offset big loses in the southern part of the state. He also must win Hamilton county, Hendricks county and Boone County (Indy suburbs) by huge margins to have a chance. After that, he will win Monroe County (Home of Indiana University) and the "Chicago effect" will make him competitive in the Northwest corner of the state. Everyplace else in Indiana will be "deep red" on election night.


Once you move south of Indianapolis, being in Indiana (with the exception of Bloomington)is like being in Mississippi.




I had lunch with someone from Seymour, Indiana once. She told me she hated the Democrats because they thought she was stupid because she believed in God!

Last week, another woman in Bedford, Indiana asked me legitimately if Obama was a muslim. You may find it funny, but to people who don't follow politics or read this board regularly... YES it is STILL an issue.

Another person, (A Doctor) from Mitchell, Indiana actually BELIEVES there is enough oil in the United States to eliminate our dependency on foreign oil. If only the "damn environmentalists would let us drill!" he says!





That's an example of what we are dealing with here! But we will keep trying! Today, I voted by absentee ballot in Marion county. The clerk said turnout has been great! I'll be canvassing for Obama in Indiana as much as possible until election day.


On another local note... Jill Thompson (D) has NO CHANCE of being elected Governor here. Mitch Daniels (R) is going to win easily. Obama will have NO HELP on the ballot. It's going to take alot of ticket splitting by folks who normally vote straight Republican for him to win the state.


Just the take of one local!


Obama '08!