Even though the two states mentioned above will still be important states this fall, Senator Obama and his Democratic Party are rolling out a strategy that is unprecedented in this day and age. According to emails I have received from the campaign, they will be putting staff in all 50 states, something that hasn't been done in a generation.
Although the campaign (nor I) expect them to win in all 50 states, or even come close in many, it still is comforting to know that they are attempting to grow the party. Yes, Virginia, there are Democrats in Kansas and Utah. For too long the Democratic party has yielded far too much ground to the Republicans, and the result has been terrible defeats at the ballot box.
When Howard Dean became chairman of the DNC, he implemented a 50 state strategy. During that time, the Democrats have made significant gains across the country. This, coupled with a candidate who believes in a nationwide Democratic party, and not just an urban Democratic party, may be a sign of great things to come.
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