But he faces an onslaught from Mr Obama in states such as Iowa, Ohio and even IndianaThe Democrat tours such places while barely making an effort to defend states that are currently in his column.

• 但是他在爱荷华州、俄亥俄州甚至印第安纳州都面对着奥巴马强劲的攻势。当民主党在这些地方游走之时，他们在现今属于麦凯恩阵营的州内几乎难以组织抵抗。