Obama to cap Western run with rally in Colorado

Barack Obama is trying to snag a win in Colorado, a state that twice sided with President Bush, as the race for the presidency whirls into its final days.

The Democratic contender could significantly boost his chances of locking up the magic number for victory – 270 electoral votes – if he could secure the nine votes Colorado offers. Polls give Obama a slight lead over Republican John McCain in the state.

Obama is holding rallies in Denver and Fort Collins on Sunday. McCain made three stops in Colorado on Friday, and both candidates’ running mates have made recent visits, too.
Traditionally, Colorado has gone for Republicans in presidential races.

More broadly, Obama is using his record-breaking fundraising advantage to buy up media time and make what he hopes is a closing argument for the presidency. McCain and his team say the race is hardly over, particularly for a candidate who’s had his share of comebacks.