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Editor: Sen. Obama Gains Momentum In Michigan Michigan, hard-hit by job loss, foreclosure and sustained economic woes, is shaping up to be a must-win state. Detroit Free Press political columnist Brian Dickerson discusses what voters there want to hear from the candidates.

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Editor: Sen. Obama Gains Momentum In Michigan

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Editor: Sen. Obama Gains Momentum In Michigan

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Michigan, hard-hit by job loss, foreclosure and sustained economic woes, is shaping up to be a must-win state. Detroit Free Press political columnist Brian Dickerson discusses what voters there want to hear from the candidates. He also explains the confusion that ensued when he wrote a satirical column about Sarah Palin taking over Michigan's government.