Four years ago Pres. Bushes’ campaign hit this area hard and heavy. Some houses I went to had piles of campaign material stacked by the front door from several times getting hit.
The phones were manned and if a day went by and you didn't get a call or knock at the door it was very unusual.
I went into the Rep. office they opened TWO weeks ago,(Obama’s had one here at least 8 months) I volunteered to pound the pavement again and have yet to receive a call from them.
Bush had a remarkable ‘Get out the vote” effort. However, I’m unsure that it started this early in 2004. I think it varies based on targeted locations.