To a casual reader the headline implies that Bush is still trailing when the facts are that Bush has established a substantial lead in W Va. Look for this to be solidified during the convention.
There's alot more going on in WV than just the Swiftie ads.
Alot more than meets the eye.
Arrogant pro-death gun-grabbing Massachusetts liberals just don't play well in the Mountain State.
And the GOP is undergoing a resurgence at the grassroots level. For the first time in 70 years, the GOP has a candidate on the ballot for every single legislative seat in the state. Fact is, they have more candidates on the ballot than the Dems do.
Joe Manchin, the RAT gubernatorial nominee of course endorsed Kerry, but he is running from that connection as hard and as fast as he can short of withdrawing it.