Until then, no politician had found the budget deficit to be the kind of issue that got voters exercised.
The state parties were also allowed to spend limited sums to get voters to the polls.
Support from the party organizations gives them field workers on Election Day to get voters to the polls.
He will be campaigning hard in the next three weeks to get voters behind the issues.
Media experts expect to see the advertising continue, though significant amounts will also be spent to get voters to the polls.
They have also worked with unions, black clergy and political clubs on a drive to get voters to the polls.
Each political camp is focusing on getting voters to the polls.
"They'll be coming to get voters excited and interested."
Still, his biggest challenge is to get voters to the polls next Tuesday.
As a result, the two parties are working doggedly to get voters to the polls.