Uppity Wisconsin

Much of what one hears in campaigns is anecdotal.

After hearing something over and over, a pattern emerges. Such is Obama’s appeal to the white male demographic, especially here in Wisconsin.

A source said that two male “red necks” listened to Obama at a Janesville GM plant on Wednesday, and walked away vowing to vote for him. This cross-over appeal looks to deliver a victory to Obama here on Tuesday.

Should that victory be something near 10 points, the talk of a Clinton campaign near death will amplify across the nation.

"If Obama is able to win by double digits, a significant win, it could be a very serious blow to her chances in other states," Feingold said in an interview. "If she keeps it close or by some chance wins, it could be a platform for another revival and be a real boost." (Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Hillary Attacks

Now Hillary, watching a speeding Obama blow by her in Wisconsin, is on the attack, running attack ad after attack ad.

The latest ad claims Obama said he "might raise the retirement age and cut benefits" of Social Security. It's a lie.

Hillary's negative tone feeds the impression of a self-serving, ethically lapsed professional politician.

Said Gov. Jim Doyle: "The only campaign she has going on in Wisconsin is negative TV ads." (Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)