And The Race Continues...

Keith Bedford / Bloomberg News

If He Wins, Can He Survive?

Investigators were able to stop a white supremacist group from an "improbable plan to assassinate Senator Barack Obama and kill 102 African Americans," an act fueled by the racist ideology (The Washington Post). The two men involved in the plot had met online upon similar interests, and began formulating their scheme. The scheme read as follows:

"Using a .308-caliber rifle and a high-powered weapon they planned to steal from a gun store, the men plotted to 'drive their vehicle as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the windows,' the affidavit said. 'Both individuals stated they would dress in all white tuxedos and wear top hats during the assassination attempt (The Washington Post).'"

This halted assassination plan brings fear and unrest among voters who want a strong President- a public figure who can bring about change and hope. But the questions remains- is there hope for his own life?

Continuing with the campaign both presidential candidates, especially Barack Obama, have stated to move away from ideological norms of their past campaigning as the final week comes to a close, but continue to do so as Senator Barack Obama targets the McCain- Bush philosophy, and Senator John McCain charges on with Obama's "spread the wealth" talk (NY Times).

Also in the news, Obama and McCain have spent crucial time in the swing state of Ohio, pitching their last minute speeches in hopes of securing firm voters. Both rallies consisted of the usual attacks on the other, but much of the time was spent promising a better economy for the future (LA Times).