Election Countdown: 22 Days to Election

Barack Obama walks off his campaign plane at Grand Aire Inc. October 12, 2008 in Swanton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America)

The final presidential debate is Wednesday, and Barack Obama is heading in with a 10-point lead according to the latest Gallup poll, which has Obama at 51 percent and McCain at 41 percent.

Today, Obama is back in Ohio after several appearances in the battleground state last week. But over the weekend, all four of his Philadelphia campaign rallies were so popular, security had to keep backing people up to control the crowds. From the Philadelphia Inquirer: "Supporters turned out by the thousands, an estimated 20,000 in West Philadelphia alone. They cheered his speeches and jumped for joy as his motorcade passed.

'No question, the mayor [Michael Nutter] and I were clamoring to get him to do this kind of day,' said Gov. Rendell, who, along with Nutter, Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and numerous other Democratic officeholders accompanied Obama on his tour. 'Think of the buzz this will create.'"
 
Meanwhile in Philadelphia, Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin showed up at the season opening game for the Flyers and dropped the ceremonial first puck amidst racuous booing. Well what was she thinking? She didn't even wear a Flyers jersey. (See the video here)

Palin's soon-to-be son-in-law Levi Johnston gave an interview to the Associated Press over the weekend. He responded to rumors, by saying his upcoming marriage to Palin's daughter, Bristol, is something the couple wants and that he is in love with Bristol. Also that MySpace page where he called himself a redneck and said he didn't want kids was a total joke. At least that's what he's saying now. (More here)

 Today, Palin appeared with John McCain in Virginia and North Carolina as the Republican party prepares for Wednesday's debate.


Gallup Daily Tracking
From gallup.com
Barack Obama: 51% (+1%)
John McCain: 41% (-2%)



With 22 days left until the election, voter registration deadlines have passed in many states, but here's a list of state's where you can still get registered:

Alabama: Fri, Oct. 24
California: Mon, Oct. 20
Connecticut: Tues, Oct. 21
Idaho: Register at Polls
Iowa: Fri, Oct. 24 (or on Election Day at polling place)
Kansas: Mon, Oct. 20
Maine: Tue, Oct. 21 (or on Election Day at polling place)
Maryland: Tue, Oct. 14
Massachusetts: Wed, Oct. 15
Minnesota: Same Day Registration at polling place
Nebraska: Fri, Oct. 24 (mail by Fri, Oct. 17)
Nevada: Tue, Oct. 4 (or in person until Oct. 14)
New Hampshire: Same Day
New Jersey: Tues, Oct. 14
Oregon: Tue, Oct. 14
South Dakota: Mon, Oct. 20
Utah: Mon, Oct. 6 or in person Tue, Oct. 28
Vermont: Wed, Oct. 29
Washington: Sat, Oct. 4 (or until Mon, Oct. 20 in person)
West Virginia: Wed, Oct. 15
Wisconsin: Wed, Oct. 15 (or on Election Day at polling place)
Wyoming: Can register at polls

Day in Pictures

McCain Campaigns In Virginia And North Carolina

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Barack Obama Heads To Ohio To Prepare For Final Debate

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Sarah Palin Drops Ceremonial Puck At NHL Game

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