These are key states, swing states.

The two took turns traveling to swing states with their father and also gave a seven-page interview and photo shoot in Vogue.

In 2004, the Democratic Party sent celebrities to swing states like Ohio to canvass voters.

Political operatives are even gathering completed absentee ballots in many swing states.

A prime example is how Mr. Bush traveled to swing states this week to sell his budget.

SO, will those swing states reject the president because of the economy?

Traditionally, presidential nominees often chose running mates to appeal to swing states or to sections of the country where they themselves were weak.

That would be enough to swing several states in a close election.

Republicans, long suspicious of urban political machines and worried about record levels of new registrations in many swing states, say Democrats have abetted fraud.

Instead of sticking to swing states, Mr. Kerry visited several stalwart Democratic areas.

These are key states, swing states.

The two took turns traveling to swing states with their father and also gave a seven-page interview and photo shoot in Vogue.

In 2004, the Democratic Party sent celebrities to swing states like Ohio to canvass voters.

Political operatives are even gathering completed absentee ballots in many swing states.

A prime example is how Mr. Bush traveled to swing states this week to sell his budget.

SO, will those swing states reject the president because of the economy?

Traditionally, presidential nominees often chose running mates to appeal to swing states or to sections of the country where they themselves were weak.

That would be enough to swing several states in a close election.

Republicans, long suspicious of urban political machines and worried about record levels of new registrations in many swing states, say Democrats have abetted fraud.

Instead of sticking to swing states, Mr. Kerry visited several stalwart Democratic areas.