Addressing a crowd of about 1,000 people at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Downtown Fort Wayne, Michelle Obama conveyed her message thus: Barack Obama has done all he can; now it’s time for “you” to get out and vote. She called for voting early, walking neighborhoods, working phones and helping get neighbors out to vote on November 4. She said. “We are going to need you working and praying for us.”

The presidential race has tightened in Indiana, with Barack Obama making inroads into the traditional Republican stronghold - the state that has not voted democratic since 1964. Sarah Palin, McCain’s running mate will also visit the state this week, as a part of the efforts of McCain campaign to hold onto the once-reliable electoral votes.