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Sen. John McCain's campaign is in Pennsylvania right now, trying to gain the votes of citizens from a state that was blue in 2004. The New York Times reported that McCain has even taken money out of commercial campaigns in other borderline states in order to put it in Pennsylvania. Sen. Barack Obama's campaign, now in Florida, does not seem shaken by McCain's play for a state seemingly loyal to the Democratic Party. They are not even scheduled to visit Pennsylvania again before the election.

The Los Angeles Times reported that McCain has been down playing Obama's ability to stand up to an attack if elected. Obama is concentrating on economic issues and how they affect those of us on "Main Street" saying that he felt the current administration and McCain don't understand the issues facing regular Americans.

Not Just Joe Funding Obama's Campaign

The Washington Post reported today that Obama's internet donations that amounted to his record breaking campaign fundraising were only a quarter raised by small donations. While this is still impressive, it is slightly less than President Bush's campaign raised in 2004 by voters with small donations (under $200). Obama still managed to get more donors than Bush's campaign, they just amounted to less as a whole financially. Some Republicans have even come away impressed by Obama's record-breaking campaign. Over 3 million people donated to his campaign according to Jan Baran, a Republican, in the Post.

Impressive

Obama has run a financially impressive campaign. While I think it would be in his best interest to visit Pennsylvania before election day, I think it gives him an image of confidence to say that he is not scheduling another visit. It would seem safe to say right now that Obama is one day closer to the White House, but such statements are too premature in a nation where anything is possible.

Photo Credit: Ricky Carioti / The Washington Post