It's nearly 7 in the morning in Pennsylvania. It's pitch dark and raining. But I am waiting for a ride to a John McCain rally in Hershey. Each day Pennsylvania is becoming more important in the election and my brother and I are going to see what this McCain rally is all about.
It seems McCain is pouring every last resource he has into my home state because he believes he still has a chance here.
I am surprised at the number of 'undecided' voters I find in Pennsylvania. We are trying to change their minds, first for Obama, and failing that, to at least get out and vote!
A lot of people have expressed disappointment at their choice of candidates this election year, my father included.
I'm hoping at today's rally I will be able to interview both McCain and Obama supporters. I want to ask people how much they will think of America's foreign policy when they pull the curtain of their voting booth. So far no one has mentioned it as an issue important to them. And yet, around the world I suspect this is what is piquing most non-Americans' interest.
My father thinks that with the economy as it is, not many Americans are thinking beyond their borders. They are more concerned about whether they can keep their house, fill their gas tank and put food on their table. This certainly is not the image of a world superpower, the land of big houses, big cars and big plates.
Has anyone had trouble listening to the audio on the website?
If you have, could you please email me and tell me how you've managed to resolve your problem as I've received a few comments from people who've said they cannot even see the audio links!
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