Fascinating article that shows how white working-class voters in Ohio perceive the presidential candidates. This report presents their perspective fairly and clearly, explaining why they are skeptical that either candidate will make changes that can affect their daily lives. An insightful, in-depth look at one of the most important voter group in the upcoming election.

Ok, she doesn't feel that national presidential candidates speak for or to her issues. Does anyone? City Councillor, State Representative, Governor, Congressman, Acorn - ??The really big political question is how do you reach someone in this kind of situation, and what kind of specific remedies can you offer.

This in-depth article chronicles the work of Obama campaign workers in Middle America, and the views of blue collar workers struggling to get by.

It's a very well written story and there are tens of millions of people out there like Barbie who are having a hard time getting through their hard working lives. I agree with her about politicians, but I think Obama has proven he cares about ordinary Americans and McCain obviously doesn't. If Barbie is worried about Obama and said she has always voted for Democrats, why the sudden change? He is far from perfect, but McCain would be a disaster as president. Barbie apparently voted for Kerry and Gore and Clinton, et al, yet suddenly she doesn't trust the current Democratic candidate. I mean those guys weren't exactly poor! I don't know if it is race or some resentment about Obama, but suppose it is one or the ... More »