Today, as I read the front page of the Arizona Republic, I wished I was a resident in Florida, where my vote would make that much of a difference.

I polled for KAET-TV, Channel 8 a few weeks ago and it was the most interesting thing. I called Arizona registered voters and surveyed all parties. It was amazing to hear the McCain supporters say they believe their candidate will get us out of the financial crisis, keep American safe from terrorists, and be the best for working class people. But then, when I asked, “Regardless of the candidate you are supporting, who do you believe will actually win the presidency?”

"Obama," or, "hate to admit it… probably Obama." Not all of the McCain supporters believed that their candidate will win. Sure, enough, another article in the Arizona Republic headlines, “Obama neck and neck with McCain in Arizona.” The article mentions the Arizona State poll.

About 9% of Arizona registered voters are still undecided, and I talked to many of these voters. Could it be that McCain losing his own state to a Democratic candidate is causing voters to take a second guess before they vote?

It’s not only the fall season that is heating up in Arizona.

KAET polling was an assignment for my Journalism class, and although it was required, many students agree with me when I say, it was quite interesting. 

AZR Front Page:

http://www.newseum.org/media/dfp/pdf29/AZ_AR.pdf

Polling article:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2008/10/29/20081029asupoll1029.html

Results to my KAET polling: http://www.azpbs.org/horizon/poll/2008/10-28-08.htm