Obama's Fundraising

Tennessee, a state to be seen as "Solid McCain" this election cycle, is seeing interesting numbers when it comes to fundraising for the Democratic Party. The Tennessean reported this weekend that McCain and Obama have nearly the same amount of contributions coming out of the red state. Even though this may not make a difference in the state of Tennessee, this shows the clear advantage of the Obama campaign in terms of fundraising. If Obama's camp can inspire people even in an almost hopeless state for handing over the Electoral votes to the Democratic party, what will this mean for his fundraising efforts in the states that really matter? As we all know, money can be key to winning an election because it allows for more advertising and GOTV efforts. While many people may not take a second look at Tennessee in this seemingly predictable election for the state, it may be beneficial for McCain to take a closer look.