One Week Until The Election

Alright ladies and gentlemen. We are officially one week away from the 2012 presidential election. Next Tuesday, (weather permitting) America will make its way to the voting polls and cast their ballots. Analysts are claiming that this could be the closest election since 2000, and Ohio could very well be the deciding state. As candidates are trying to put in their final words and last attempts at persuasion, Hurricane Sandy hits the northeast coast. Meteorologists claim that this storm will be felt by nearly one third of the United States. Hurricane Sandy has already caused 26 storm related deaths and millions are without power. New York City is almost unrecognizable as cars float down the flooded streets of Times Square.

So, what does this powerful storm mean for the final week leading up to the election? Well, immediately it has forced both candidates to cancel campaign appearances. With the race as close as it is, these final week appearances were critical for both President Obama and Governor  Romney. Some news stations are saying that this storm will benefit President Obama not only by giving him the opportunity to act "presidential" in handling this natural disaster, but also by possibly slowing the steady momentum that Governor Romney had been gaining in the past few weeks. As voters focus on this storm, Republicans worry that the independent voters may forget about the debates and provide Romney with some what of a uphill climb as November 6th approaches. That being said, I believe that both candidates are doing the politically correct thing by essentially not making this storm political. It's important that in these times of trial and disaster competition is temporarily set aside to "come together" as a nation.

Stay safe in this crazy weather, and I will see you next week when we will have a winner of this 2012 presidential election!