Seven years ago, ground 0 was found in lower Manhatten, We all know what that looked like.
Four years ago, ground 0 was found in Ohio, southwest Ohio to be specific.
One might argue that in 04, George Bush won re-election to the White House in the counties of southwest Ohio. The rest of of Ohio was a wash from 2000 to 2004. His "margin" came in that specific region.
So it's no accident that McCain and Palin were in Warren County Oh yesterday and Obama was 25 miles away in Dayton. It's no accident that Palin was introduced in Dayton last week.
Today its looking like SW Ohio will be ground 0 again.
So you might say, "So what"?. Well this is what.
For those who have maxed out to Obama, or wish to be a bit more strategic, you can move the vote by donating to the local parties in this region. Believe me, it will be put to good use.
The Ohio Democratic Party here.
The Hamilton County Democratic Party here
The Clermont County Democratic Party here
The Warren County Democratic Party here
The Butler County Democratic Party here
Consider it a surgical strike, sometimes it matters where resources are placed more than how large they are.
There is too much at stake for us to blow it again. And in these areas in particular, Republicans have been able to win in part with much fatter checkbooks. But that can be changed, you can help make it so.
It's time for a new direction and to be serious about making it happen.
Go in peace today.