NY Times: Washington State "clearly in play" in 2008 (Updated)

"Already, Obama and McCain Map Fall Strategies":

Both sides say the states clearly in play now include Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Update: For the record, I don't agree with the quote.This is all part of the pre-election Kabuki theater ritual. The opposition said the same thing in 2004. Regarding McCain's big ticket fundraiser in Bellevue on Tuesday, Monday's Seattle P-I says

According to a Web site for the Bellevue event, the joint fundraising committee that organized it consists of the McCain presidential campaign, the Republican National Committee and the Republican parties of Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico and Wisconsin.

Thanks for stopping by, John!