McCain camp looking for way to win without Colorado

[RamboLiberal]

Source: CNN

(CNN) — The McCain campaign is looking at an Electoral College strategy heading into the final two weeks that has virtually no room for error and depends heavily on a dramatic comeback in Pennsylvania, which hasn't backed a Republican for president in 20 years.

While Iowa, New Mexico and Colorado are still officially listed as McCain target states, two top strategists and advisers tell CNN that the situation in those states looks increasingly bleak. Iowa and New Mexico always have been viewed as difficult races, but the similar assessment of Colorado reflects a dramatic shift for a campaign that had long counted on the state.

"Gone," was the word one top McCain insider used to describe those three states.

This source said while the polls in Colorado remain close, he and most others in the operation were of the opinion that the Obama campaign and its allies have a far superior ground/turnout operation and "most of us have a hard time counting on Colorado."

Campaign manager Rick Davis is among the dissenters, believing the state remains within reach, several sources in and close to the McCain campaign say.



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[tekisui]

1. Memo to mccain, I looked, you can't do it!

[Hokie]

2. They really cannot believe that they have lost Virgina

They still think Virgina is a bunch of racist yahoos who will buy their BS.

[BulletproofLandshark]

3. My area of Virginia IS like that (Shenandoah County in NW VA)

I never imagined I would work with as many racist assholes as I do. Obama being on the verge of winning the Presidency is making them pour out of the woodwork.

[Dems4me]

7. I'm in VA too. They said on our local news that McCan't was up 2 % & Obama Down 2% n/t

[spag68]

4. Pa.

Sure there are some yahoos in Pa. The truth is they are everywhere, but the cities are going to go for Obama. I think, because I know some, that even the greens realize that any vote that isn't for Obama, is a vote for McCain. If they are banking on Pa. it is a lost cause for them. There are people from New York going out there in busses to campaign for Obama. We don't need a win, we need a landslide, so everyone keep talking the campaign and let your friends and neighbors know where your heart is.

[MidwestTransplant]

5. Like Hitler moving around his imaginary battalions just as Berlin was about to fall. ...or so I hope

[Doctor Cynic]

8. That reminds me. I need to make up a version of Hitler in his bunker.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

6. I'm dedicating this song to ...John McCain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJXoZTzz8U

[truthisfreedom]

9. umm... how about going with the original plan... cheat?

[AndyTiedye]

10. That's Why They Think They Can Win in PA — Paperless DRE Voting Machinez!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x7539905

[aviationpm]

11. I live in Denver...

and I have literally seen ONE McCain bumper sticker since I moved here this year. I've seen hundreds for Obama. I think CO is blue this year!

[O.M.B.inOhio]

15. But your Secretary of State is Red and purging legitimate voters.

[BootinUp]

12. Obama: Don't get cocky nt

[bemildred]

13. Well, I'd say you have to get it to the Supreme Court somehow.

I'd say that's McCain's only hope.

[Javaman]

14. the title should read...

"McCain camp looking for way to win without votes"...the fix is in.

[GinaMaria]

16. Win Alaska and Secede from the nation?

[Mz Pip]

17. McCain should come to CA

He could win if he picked up CA. :-)

[EFerrari]

18. Or go to Canada! That would be one way to do it without CO.

:)