NPR reports collapse of McCain’s rural support
by Brian Mann on October 23rd, 2008
Howard Berkes, NPR’s rural correspondent, is citing poll numbers that suggest a major decline on Republican John McCain’s rural support — a foundation for his hopes in November.
“That is really bad news for John McCain. If the rural vote is essentially split in these swing states, then John McCain is certain to lose,” says Seth McKee, a political scientist at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg. McKee specializes in rural voting patterns.
Check out Howard’s full report here:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96008609
One word of caution to Obama supporters (and comfort to McCain fans): Kerry seemed to show some strength in rural America, too, but small-town voters rallied to Bush in the final days.
