From Eric Dondero:

55 electoral votes. The closest state in electoral vote count is Texas with 34, followed by New York with 31. And now the Democrat bastion of the left coast may be in play.

From the SacBee "Field Poll: Californians sour on Obama":

Even in heavily Democratic California, President Barack Obama's job approval rating has plummeted among voters, largely on his handling of the economy, according to a new Field Poll.

Though Obama is strongly favored to win California in his re-election bid next year, the poll suggests many Democrats may vote for him only begrudgingly, and it is yet another indication of weakening support nationwide.

The Field Poll has him at just 46% job approval. That's a dramatic drop from the June approval numbers of 56%.

Obama's decline has been quick and widespread... Since June, his rating has suffered double-digit percentage drops among Democrats, nonpartisans, Central Valley residents, men, African Americans, Asian Americans and voters over 65.

Also of interest, Field reports that Asians in California are the one group that has shifted on Obama most dramatically, with a 36% decline. Asian-Americans now support him just 48% to 34%.

Editor's comment - Of course, even if Obama squeeks by in California, a close win could have enormous ramifications for downticket GOP races.

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