June 21, 2008
Posted: June 21st, 2008 01:00 PM ET
From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser
Sen. Barack Obama heads west next week
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is heading west next week to campaign in two states he hopes to turn blue this November. The Senator from Illinois is scheduled to hold a campaign event in Albuquerque on Monday and Las Vegas on Tuesday. CNN considers Nevada a battleground or swing state as both parties think they can win Nevada in the general election. President Bush carried Nevada in 2004, but by only two points over John Kerry. Interactive: CNN's electoral map CNN considers New Mexico a state that leans Republican, but the Obama campaign has the state in its sights. President Bush won New Mexico four years ago as well, but by only one percent, and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is a major Obama supporter. But geography may also comes into play. Arizona borders both states and is the home state of Obama’s rival, Sen. John McCain. The presumptive GOP presidential nominee will also be in the west next week. He starts his week with fundraisers and campaign events in California. Filed under: Barack Obama John McCain |
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