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I too am worried about the high level of uninformed and frankly ignorant voters here in Ohio and other swing states. There are many and they could give McPain a chance. And I also worry about how there have been "suspicions" in '04 and '00 of tampering.
The bottom line way to beat this is to get every voter possible for Obama to register and then actually vote. Now that we have a Democratic Secry of State (Ken Blackwell is gone to the dustbin of history) there are many ways, times, methods to vote. I have been volunteering in the Columbus area for the campaign and there is a very organized focus to knock on doors, make calls, and register voters. Today starts the early voting window and now we're getting out the vote everyday through Nov. 4th.
Our side is fired up. Yes, there are McPain supporters, but I know they don't have the energy or desire to do what we're doing in Ohio. And there are lots of Reps. who don't like either candidate (my "Archie Bunker" neighbor is one of them) who may very well not vote at all. A non-vote, rather than a McPain vote, is a vote for Obama in this state and every other swing state.
There are more of us who are organized and doing everything possible on the grassroots level to win. I have hope and faith that we'll carry Nov 4th and give this country the president that we need.
