McCain Plans South Carolina, New Hampshire Blitz... Leaving Iowa Behind?

His campaign insists that he intends to fully compete in Iowa, but a glance at Sen. John McCain's tentative schedule for the next 30 days suggests he trolling for votes where the pastures are greener.

McCain plans to campaign in Iowa next week -- and then as little as one more day between now and the end of the month. In contrast, he will spend at least ten full days in New Hampshire and eight days in South Carolina. (McCain is in South Carolina today and has a five-day bus tour planned for next week in New Hampshire).

Aides stressed that the schedule was in draft mode. But McCain acknowledged to reporters yesterday that "there is a lot of work to do" in Iowa. And not much time.

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I made the following link and post to this story on my own site:

The Atlantic’s Ambinder: “McCain Plans on South Carolina, New Hampshire Blitz… Leaving Iowa Behind?”

http://electionnigh.setupmyblog.com/2007/11/27/the-atlantics-ambinder-mccain-plans-on-south-carolina-new-hampshire-blitz-leaving-iowa-behind/

Posted by ElectionNightHQ.com Publisher | November 27, 2007 7:38 PM

With the status of the Iraq War having improved, Senator McCain is now able to reposition himself as the potential favorite among New Hampshire Independents.

See

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977170759

McCain's new NH television ad has him speaking directly to the voters, reminding them that, in stark contrast to Barack Obama, he is not vague or politically calculating in his policy views but instead will go against public opinion if the issue demands it. This is what NH Independent voters traditionally prefer in a candidate.

Thus, the national news media may have missed the point of a presidential election yet again. Rock stars need not apply.

Posted by David Mirsky | November 27, 2007 8:25 PM