In my opinion the race is a toss up. At least this time we have a choice of two quality individuals.

It is my position that when Obama and McCain meet head to head, the tide will turn for Obama. This is one of his strengths.

This why McCain wants the townhall meetings. This is his strenght.

It is politically reasonable for Obama to refuse to meet McCain on his turf. Why give the underdog (1% =- the margin of error) any chance. Politics is politics.

I just wish that McCain would stick to the issues and stop this mud slinging.

Respectfully,

wdp