Pennsylvania: Last-Minute Game-Changer?

Wall Street Journal ^ | 10/22/2012 | COLLEEN MCCAIN NELSON

[SeekAndFind]

The Keystone State Hasn't Backed a GOP Presidential Candidate Since '88, but as Obama's Lead Narrows, Romney's Camp Eyes It.

Pennsylvania has emerged as an appealing target for Mitt Romney and the Republican Party as they consider where to invest their considerable resources during the final weeks of the presidential campaign.

A quick visit to a Pittsburgh suburb on Saturday by Mr. Romney's running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, suggested that Republicans are eyeing the state—or else trying to keep their opposition guessing.

[Slyfox]

I think that yard signs are a great unofficial poll in itself. People don’t just casually put one out. Lots of signs in one yard means the person is active politically. And if you see an empty chair sitting next to a Romney sign you know you’ve got real hot one.

[PermaRag]

Gallagher must have missed 1944, when Tom Dewey won Ohio by about 12,000 votes over doddering old commie FDR.

[SampleMan]

Broad front tactics are best against an enemy with fewer resources.

Coat tails!

Hit PA, MI, NH, and even NJ with heavy adds. Obama will die trying to protect his deep blue homeground.

[cookcounty]

Pennsylvania is one of the few states that does not allow virtually any early or mail-in voting, so unlike most states, 99.8% of votes will be cast on November 6th. -——That makes Pennsylvania a juicy target for a big push in the final 10 days. Look for Romney and Ryan to do a lot of bouncing between Ohio and Penn in the closing days.

[Energizer45678]

Took a drive through Beaver, Butler, Clarion and Armstrong counties on 10/15. I saw at least 200+ Romney signs and only 1 Obama sign.

[Red Steel]

Not wrong, and watching the OBots crash and burn early in the election will be worth watching. ;-)

[sneakers]

Pa ping.

[GonzoGOP]

Not wrong, and watching the OBots crash and burn early in the election will be worth watching. ;-)

If PA gets called early in the evening I'm heading right over to MSNBC to watch the meltdown.

[GonzoGOP]

One other advantage that comes from a win in PA calling the evening early. The Democrats need to pick up 24 seats to flip the congress to democrat. There are five Democrat seats they are likely to lose. It is unlikely that they will be able to pick up 29 seats to take over, but several of the toss up seats are in CA, CO and other western states. If the election gets called early it can depress Democrat turnout in those states and help ensure a GOP retention of the House.

[mortdecai]

I live in Philly ‘burbs—and I’ve been visiting the Cleveland area all week—it’s unreal—I think Romney/Ryan are going to kick some major Kenyan heinie

[st.eqed]

In Chester County I see much the same as been reported. 10-1 sign for Smith over Casey. Same for RR over 0.

The enthusiasm edge 0 had in 08 was huge and is gone this year.

I am doubly prepared for the black panther pussy cat party.

[BushMeister]

No Republican has won the presidency without winning Ohio. Since the institution of the popular vote by state to award electoral votes, Candidates (mostly Democrats) have won the presidency without winning Ohio in 1824, 1836, 1844, 1848, 1856, 1884, 1892, 1944, and 1960.

[randita]

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[ez]

Obama’s cash is drying up. He had to borrow 12mil last week. Babs is begging for donations. He is dying a slow, certain death.

[Teacher317]

And he missed 1960, when Nixon took Ohio handily, but lost to JFK