Rather than the music industry, Bush is campaigning with leaders such as Sen. John McCain and Gen. Colin Powell to help rally Republicans and Independents to vote for him. Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan has not played a key role in taking votes from Bush, due in part to his name not being on some state's ballots. Buchanan fought to have his name on the Michigan ballot, but it was rejected. Gore's camp would have gained from Buchanan being higher in the polls because he would then take conservatives from Bush. While campaigning in California, Bush confidently claimed the state can sway to his side.
Polls show the presidential race is close.
With only a few days to go before the election, both candidates are scrambling to ensure they gain the 270 electoral votes needed to earn the honor of being named the 43rd president of the United States.