One day to go - Mich. will vote Obama

Tomorrow Michigan will vote for Obama.  It has become a blue state, no longer a battleground or even a state colored light blue on the electoral prediction maps.  On November 2, the Detroit Free Press reported that Obama's lead over McCain in Michigan has actually increased.  The Detroit Free Press/Local 4 Michigan Poll found that Obama leads with 53% support to McCain's 37%.

The number one issue of the economy has made this election in Michigan, and Obama's message of change has resonated well.  Michigan has a lot of moderate conservatives who voted for Bush on social value issues, and now they are more concerned about the economy and more persuaded by Barack Obama.  Michigan voters also perceive Obama as more likely to reform health care.  McCain's pull from Michigan on October 2 certainly didn't send a favorable message from him to supporters and potential supporters in the state, either.