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Barack Obama concluded his campaign for the presidency on Monday, November 3, with a rally in Manassas, Virginia. The event’s location was one final sign that Obama has made good on his promise to expand the electoral map for Democrats — Virginia has not voted for a Democrat in 44 years and yet Obama holds a five point lead going into Election Day. The supporters Mother Jones found appeared touched by the unique appeal that may allow Obama to win red states like Virginia tonight. They were convinced Obama would heal the nation’s wounds, end the nation’s wars, and fix the nation’s economic troubles. When asked for a way a President Obama might disappoint them, few could think of anything to say.
— Tay Wiles and David Corn
