Good post Lil Dancer.
Where I come from, we are big Hillary fans. Her sign is in every yard. She is an excellent senator for New York State.
I have met her 4 times over 20 years and I have always been very impressed. However, the "hate Hillary" machine has been going on for years. I don't think you can buck that much hate.
I like Obama too. I just don't want any more Bush policies...and I think that is McCain.
It is interesting how different parts of the country have such different views.