This American Life

Followers of the radio show This American Life found a pleasant surprise last week, as it was entirely devoted to McCain's desperation and Obama's chances in PA. They highlighted a group called "Democrats for McCain", a group made up entirely of Hillary supporters who were supporting McCain for his experience. When asked why they would vote for a candidate so far from their core beliefs (Hillary is pro choice, pro union, as opposed to McCain), they spoke of being alienated by the DNC.

These volunteers campaigned heavily for Hillary during the primaries, and spoke of 'scandal' at the convention, from the ripping of their signs by fellow Democrats, to the dubious splitting of delegates from Michigan, which they considered undemocratic and alien from the Democratic party most had followed all their lives. This alienation is what they spoke of as their reason for supporting McCain.

The shows other segments profiled one part of the campaign - race. Union workers and Obama volunteers both spoke of their expeiences with prejudice and how some people's minds will never change, and how bigotry can remain so prevalent in the 21st century.

Episodes of This American Life are free to stream online.
This American Life 367: Ground Game