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.
However, don’t forget all the deployed military absentee ballots that are being trashed.
Virginia should stay Red.