FACTORS MORE IMPORTANT THAN FINANCIAL IN THE CAMPAIGN

Factors More Important Than the Financial Crisis in Determining Who Wins the White HouseListed in order of importance (by Mark Halperin-Time Magazine's The Page):

1. Michigan.

2. The first debate.

3. The final debate.

4. The percentage of voters on Election Day who think Barack Obama has a Muslim background.

5. Colorado, Virginia, Ohio.

6. The percentage of voters on Election Day who believe the country is on the wrong track who vote for John McCain.

7. The percentage of Democrats on Election Day who vote for Obama.

8. New Mexico, Nevada, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Iowa.

9. An/the October Surprise.

10. Voters’ views on Election Day of Obama and McCain on who would be better on the economy.

11. The Palin Factor.

12. The percentage of Republicans on Election Day who vote for McCain.