On the strategy side, I think the best point made was in the blog I read pointing out that this is SNOWBIRD SEASON in AZ right now – a time when we have several seasonal residents from back east with ties to those states – AND the fact that so many AZ permanent residents also have family and friends back east . This makes a visit worth considering. I also believe that the media showing a huge rally in McCain's home state could make a powerful impact throughout the country. Also, EVERYBODY knows AZ has a ton of retirees here – especially Florida voters. If he could make a significant “dent” here, I'm sure those older voters would feel reassured. We also have a HUGE Hispanic population.

As a Tucson, AZ resident (age 45) of over 30 years, it would be a dream come true to see this mostly white, older Republican home state of mine go blue at last. We are in serious trouble here, and have been for some time. I HAVE to wonder why voters aren't being informed about where AZ ranks in terms of education, among other things. We are ranked at the bottom – poor funding. I HAVE to wonder why NOBODY ever even looks at what McCain has ever done for this state (which is nil), HIS associations, or even the fact that he barely ever even lives here in AZ with his wife. Based on his record, I predict (among other things) that if he wins the presidency, he will bury himself in the White House power and will completely forget about the majority of American people.

Final thoughts: A military hero doesn't necessarily make a Great President, and if he cannot even run a campaign with any kind of competence and honor, how on earth can he run this very complex country?

On the strategy side, I think the best point made was in the blog I read pointing out that this is SNOWBIRD SEASON in AZ right now – a time when we have several seasonal residents from back east with ties to those states – AND the fact that so many AZ permanent residents also have family and friends back east . This makes a visit worth considering. I also believe that the media showing a huge rally in McCain's home state could make a powerful impact throughout the country. Also, EVERYBODY knows AZ has a ton of retirees here – especially Florida voters. If he could make a significant “dent” here, I'm sure those older voters would feel reassured. We also have a HUGE Hispanic population.

As a Tucson, AZ resident (age 45) of over 30 years, it would be a dream come true to see this mostly white, older Republican home state of mine go blue at last. We are in serious trouble here, and have been for some time. I HAVE to wonder why voters aren't being informed about where AZ ranks in terms of education, among other things. We are ranked at the bottom – poor funding. I HAVE to wonder why NOBODY ever even looks at what McCain has ever done for this state (which is nil), HIS associations, or even the fact that he barely ever even lives here in AZ with his wife. Based on his record, I predict (among other things) that if he wins the presidency, he will bury himself in the White House power and will completely forget about the majority of American people.

Final thoughts: A military hero doesn't necessarily make a Great President, and if he cannot even run a campaign with any kind of competence and honor, how on earth can he run this very complex country?