While looking for Obama to pass 50% in the battleground states of Wisconsin (49%), Pennsylvania (48%), Ohio (47%), Virginia (44%), where he leads McCain in RCP averages; and Florida (42%) and Michigan (41%), where McCain leads in RCP average, Florida (48%) and Michigan (42%) — there are some good signs in current individual state polling, battleground and otherwise.

Quinnipiac University Poll, June 9-16, released today

FLINT, Mich. – Former Vice President Al Gore will appear in Detroit tonight for his debut campaign appearance with Senator Barack Obama, extending an endorsement and urging all Democrats to rally behind the party’s fall ticket.

“A few hours from now I will step on stage in Detroit, Michigan to announce my support for Senator Barack Obama,” Mr. Gore said in an e-mail sent to his supporters. “From now through Election Day, I intend to do whatever I can to make sure he is elected President of the United States.”

Michigan Democratic Party Convention is this week end. Are you going to the convention? I'll be there and I would like to meetup with other WesPAC/Wes Clark supporters. I'm going to start at the Veterans Caucus which will begin at 10 pm on Saturday in room W2-69. I'll have my WesPAC button on. We need to Start early and build a base. Hope to see you there!

I'm all for it -- Larry

According to public affairs at 3M, the sponsor of the race, they have not yet selected a grand marshall of the race.

If you would like Wes to be considered, drop Shelly an email at

cmpa@3m.com