Kerry's Tasks

When Senator Kerry wrapped up his party's nomination in March, the Brown Bear saw that he was faced with two tasks.

First he needed to lock in the states that Al Gore carried in 2000 (the blue states). This would give the Senator 260 electoral votes.

Second he needed to gain states worth 10 electoral votes from those that George Bush carried in 2000 (the red states).

With one week to go before election day, the Brown Bear sees that Senator Kerry has accomplished neither task. Blue states Iowa, New Mexico, & Wisconsin are currently designated Close Bush, while Minnesota is Tossup (K). Senator Kerry has not secured a single red state. The closest he has come is New Hampshire (and its 4 e.v.) which is currently designated Tossup (K).

Can Senator Kerry accomplish these two tasks in the last week of the presidential race? The Brown Bear answers with an emphatic "Yes!". The race is not over; it is very close; and Senator Kerry still has a lot of work to do.