"The early stages of the presidential race is a dead heat in Washington, with 44 percent of Washington residents supporting President George Bush and 45 percent saying they would vote for Democrat challenger Sen. John Kerry, according to a poll by Moore Information, a public-opinion research firm based in Portland, Ore. "Yikes--so this is what its like to live in a battleground state.
We also have a senate seat and a governorship up for grabs this year.
Now I also know why, living in Seattle (77% pro-Kerry), I find it hard to understand the mentality of half of this country.