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This article discusses the ways in which the rural working class people of Ohio view 2008 U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama. While speaking with residents of Zanesville, Ohio, the author discovers that many Democrats do not support Obama due to perceptions concerning the candidate's character and experience. Although it references the success of Ohio Democrat Congressman Zack Spruce, the article allows that Spruce's victory is no guarantee for Obama's success in the state.

The article looks at swing state voters in Florida and their opinions about the candidates in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. It is reported that the Democrats are gaining momentum due to dissatisfaction with how U.S. President George W. Bush has handled the economy. The contest is close and U.S. presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are spending millions of dollars on advertisements. It is noted that Obama needs a strong turnout of young voters to win in Florida.

The article looks at the election status of the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates in the swing state of Colorado. The article mentions that Democratic presidents have won Colorado only once in the past 40 years. Political and demographic shifts in Colorado are noted. Virginia's election of a Democratic senator and governor is discussed. The effect of increased population and more young voters is mentioned. Obama is reported to have a lead as the financial crisis has become the top news story.

The article looks at the status of the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates in the swing state of Pennsylvania. The effects of the economic bailout and presidential debates are examined. It is noted that U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama has gained ground since the October 2008 debate. U.S. presidential candidate John McCain's decline is discussed. The influence of undecided voters on McCain's success is mentioned. Obama's race is also described as a factor.

The article discusses the effect of the U.S. financial crisis on the U.S. presidential campaign. The use of the financial crisis in campaign strategies is examined. It is noted that U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama may benefit as a challenger to a candidate of the same party as the incumbent president. Obama's and U.S. presidential candidate John McCain's campaign approaches are discussed. The strategy's effect on swing-state voters is included.

The article focuses on how unlikely voters such as Dennis McDonald, a gun owning ranch owner who lives in Montana and supports 2008 U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, are helping to change the ways that states have traditionally voted. The author observes how Obama has managed to gain widespread support in the states of Montana, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico.

The article looks at the election status of the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates in the swing state of Michigan. U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama's promise to end unpopular Republican policies is mentioned. It is noted that Obama's message has been more effective than U.S. presidential candidate John McCain's. Michigan's high unemployment rate is noted. It is reported that polls report Obama leads U.S. presidential candidate John McCain in Michigan.

The article looks at the status of the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates in the swing state of Virginia. The race is described as tight between U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. It is noted that only one Democratic president has won in Virginia since 1948. It is believed that Virginia's military tradition and culturally conservative Democrats may influence the upcoming election. Political change and increased voter registration in Virginia are discussed as well.

The article looks at the election status of the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates in the swing state of Ohio. The election result from the state of Ohio is believed to be crucial to the outcome of the presidential election. It is noted that polls indicate a tight race between U.S. presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. The candidates use of personal appearances and television advertisements is mentioned. The economic downturn is noted as an important issue in the state.