Fight

Fight

Fight!


As the election drives into its final week of campaining both presidential candidates, John McCain (R) and Barack Obama (D) are heading to the crucial states that guaranteed George Bush's win eight years ago. Barack Obama and his team have planned a "summing up speech for his campaign (NY Times)" and a push to take advantage of early voting, all geared towards sealing the vote from his supporters.

"Mr. Obama's aides said, attacks on Mr. McCain will be joined by an emphasis on broader and less partisan themes, like the need to unify the country after a difficult election (NY Times)."

McCain on the other hand plans to stick with the messages he's used throughout his campaigning- "Mr. Obama is an advocate of big government and raising taxes (NY Times)."

Overall, Barack Obama feels pretty solid with his pending win on Nov. 4 by using the final days of campaigning as a tool to solidify his message for change, while McCain stays strong by defining his own personal message- "I fought for you most of my life where defeat meant more than returning to the Senate (LA Times)."

Opinion: I much preffered the NY Times article on this story because it was able to give both sides of the final campaigning plans. The LA Times mainly focused on McCain's definate loss, and his dire need to practically beg for support and votes. Can we say another cheer for the Obama Times?

And the economy goes to...... OBAMA!

The Washington Post reported today that Obama's increased support is due to the primal issue on every citizen's agenda today- the economy. The paper's news tracking poll stated that Obama had an 11 point lead over his competitor, but a slim one at that. With all the polls showing close margins, we better get our "O" faces ready for election day...

Top photo: Amy Sancetta/ Associated Press