Keep an eye on this one. Both sides say race is tied in state that handed Bush big primary defeat. Traditional battleground turning Democratic, but not out of Bush's range if he buys ads. Hispanic vote could make difference. Hillary Rodham Clinton's Senate race getting all the attention.
Democrats see chances dimming.
Republican polls had Bush way ahead on Labor Day. Now he's even and Democrats' spirits are up. Toughest of West Coast states for Gore to hold. Public and private polls give him edge, but state could go back and forth before election. No polls, but analysts say state is squarely for vice president.