Recently it was reported that Obama would be sending 150 paid staffers to Missouri, a state where John McCain currently holds a narrow polling advantage, and one that generally leans to the Republican.
Consider that number again. 150 is a staggering number of staffers to put in a state like Missouri. This shows Obama's commitment to forcing McCain on the defensive in states that Bush won in 2004.
Obama can win 270 electoral votes in many different ways, and Missouri is not crucial to his chances. However, if Obama can force McCain to scramble to scrape out a win in a state that is very crucial to his chances of winning, it is a strategic victory. McCain does not have the resources to match Obama in staff but every dollar he spends here is one more dollar not spent in Ohio. Furthermore, Obama's huge effort here should help Democrats in tough house races and retaking the Governor's mansion.
Do you think it's a good move to put this many staffers in Missouri?
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