In Wisconsin, a Tilt toward Obama

GREEN BAY, Wisc.BECAUSE of the cost of gasoline, the Nikolai family drove only once this summer to their favorite fishing spot up north in Tomahawk. The summer before, they went four or five times. "It breaks my heart because it's like a summer lost to share the things I want to share with my boys," said Ron, whose sons are 15 and 10. "We caught over 200 panfish; crappies, bluegills and perch. It's God's country up there. If I died in Tomahawk, I'd die a happy man."

I interviewed the Nikolai family last October on Morris Avenue, a street full of swing voters near Lambeau Field, home of the football Green Bay Packers. Ron and Kelly, both 38 and customer service representatives, voted for President Bush in 2004. Ron is staying with the Republican Party to vote for John McCain for president in November. Kelly is voting for Democrat Barack Obama.

"I feel like if we're faced with adversity, McCain would be a stern leader," Ron said.

Kelly, who last year said the... (Read Full Article)

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