Non- target states

Nevada has seen no GOP candidate love.

And not much from the Democrats either. Oh boo hoo. Diner owner Tracy Oien, a Republican, is upset at

"the fact that no GOP presidential candidate has shown up to campaign in this conservative enclave an hour north of Las Vegas -- but three Democratic contenders have.

All of this has Oien concerned that the Jan. 19 caucuses could turn out to be a bust, and that the state could go to the Democrats in the 2008 general election.

"It's really galling me," Oien said during a lull between the breakfast and lunch crowds. "As angry as people are with the president, you'd think the Republicans would be pushing [their candidates]. But it seems like they're laying back in the weeds."

Sweetie, they're laying back in other states where they can build a lead, or think they can build a lead. It's all about resources and what states mean the most.

We here in Wisconsin haven't seen a lot of action either. Are they underestimating our importance? Maybe. It may be the same for Nevada. I however, don't want 'em. Our primary is at the end of February next year, and it's almost upon us. If there's no clear front-runner by that point, we may be surprised at how quick the tide changes and floods us with candidates gallore.

Careful what you wish for.