Bush is just trying to rally the base and get everyone fired up to vote out WellStoned on Nov. 5th. And, I hear the President will be coming to the Twin Cities one more time before the 5th! Hope to go see him!
I was at the Rochester rally and the place was a frenzy. GWB coming back to Minnesota two more times before election day for Coleman.
To answer another poster's question, a presidential visit dominates the local media for about 48-72 hours and gives a huge boost to the GOP ticket. It also reinforces the paid advertising message on tv and radio.