How important is this statistic for a red victory?
Hampton Roads: The region’s hefty black vote is keeping Obama competitive there. So, too, is a narrow slice of the region’s military vote — for example, families angry over multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
However, McCain is pressing his natural advantage as a war hero with the state’s 800,000-plus veterans and the more than 200,000 active-duty military and civilian defense workers.
I think it’s a key reason why Virginia remains red. Add that to the Republican makeup of the state—a Democratic candidate hasn’t won since Johnson—and that’s why I say the polls are wrong.
I say McCain takes Virginia.
But Obama gets better ratings from veterans organizations then McCain.
Comment by Jeff — 11/04/2008 @ 4:11 pm
However, don’t forget all the deployed military absentee ballots that are being trashed.
Comment by Sabba Hillel — 11/04/2008 @ 4:17 pm
Virginia should stay Red.
Comment by Joel — 11/04/2008 @ 4:43 pm