If you do not live in a “swing state” the candidates for the White House don’t want to know you.

I guess that is a bit harsh. They DO want your money. For their campaign war chests. But more than that? Fugettaboutit.

They will not be running their campaign commercials in your state. They will not plaster your newspaper with big ads. They may visit your state. Not to win your vote. More to win your contribution. Or to speak at an event which will draw media attention in a swing state.

You may get to see some of their commercials. But that will be by way of websites that show you swing state ads. Some of the nightly news shows will show you the latest ads the candidates are running. Running in swing states.

Meanwhile, some of the messages they deliver may not resonate with you. This is because they are not crafted with your vote in mind. They are crafted for swing state voters.

Except for the fund raising, their efforts are for the swing state voters. And only for them. The President could take up residence in some “Republican” states. Romney could shake the hand of every voter in some “Democrat” states. They would never win these states in the election.