[KJacob]

Macomb County has one of the largest Polish populations in the country. The fact that Kerry was disrespectful of Poland's contributions to the war effort will hurt him dearly with Polish voters

If I remember correctly the President of Poland was livid at Kerry for his comments. This should have a backlash.

[hoosiermama]

"A Detroit News poll conducted October 20-21 has President Bush leading Kerry by a narrow margin of 47 percent to 43 percent"

[ALWAYSWELDING]

I hope this and you are right Cinc.

[andyland]

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha - Hey Kerry, better head to Detroit! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!

[zr2hammer]

Isn't he planning a trip to Michigan this week too??

[Always Right]

Gay marriage being on the ballot is the biggest factor. 67% support the ban versus 24% oppose it. There are polls that suggest this factor alone will increase voter turnout among Christians by about 20%.

[cyclotic]

As a citizen of Macomb County I can only say "let's smoke him!"

Very strong Bush Cheney lawn sign presence. F'in will be in Macomb next week. We'll see how the turnout was compared to 15,000 two weeks ago for W.

[RedRepublic]

Am I dreaming here or what?

If Bush wins Michigan, it will be great.

[1Old Pro]

Let's hope, this would be a big win.

[CSM]

I'm glad that MI is in play and will continue to work hard to bring the state home. However, the points in your excerpts don't ring true. Remember, Al Gore openly expressed his desire to eliminate, thru legislation, the gas combustion engine. Therefore, the UAW endorsed the candidate that would have destroyed the very industry that employs their memebers.

The UAW worked to have election day off as a holiday, then they endorse the candidate that would eliminate their industry. Stupid is as stupid does.

BTW, I think MI is in play for national security reasons, not the anti-auto industry position of JFnK and all Dems.

[bella1]

Even though I live in northern Michigan, I have many relatives in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area and they tell me that they have never seen so many Bush signs in traditionally Democrat areas. Also, the churches are speaking out about same-sex marriage and thus many people will be voting Republican. Many of my relatives are Catholic and they tell me that more and more Catholics will be voting Republican. That is my prayer.

[joldnir]

There is another reason that Michigan is in play. The democratic governor has decided to use the Lame Duck session to pass several taxes on Michigan.

She has decided to wait until after Nov. 2nd to begin the work on tax increases. Some of the ideas for tax increases are a tax when you visit your doctor or drop your kids off to day care.

[Preachin']

Detroit, Michigan — In 2000, George W. Bush won the presidency because West Virginia, a reliably Democratic state went his way.

Tennessee, anyone?

[RAT_Poison]

I live right in the heart of Macomb County and I've seen many Bush/Cheney signs, too. Even in my neighborhood where I remember a majority had Gore/Lieberman signs in 2000. I drive a lot every day, too, and I see a lot of BC signs everywhere. My wife and I are both voting for President Bush. I think we have a good chance in Michigan this year.

[SunkenCiv]

As the pro-DNC UAW stewards at my workplace said after the 1992 election, "one down, one to go" (in reference to the elder Bush, and then-gov Engler). A little premature perhaps, but once the President is reelected, Granholm will go in 2006 (along with Hillary in NY). We may owe Granholm a favor -- she's contributed to Republican success in 2004 through her performance as governor.

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George W. Bush will win reelection by a margin of at least ten per cent

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