Two other ads backed Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, and Senator Mark Begich, Democrat of Alaska, who is considered a critical swing vote, in a state where there are many critics of the legislation.
He comes from a critical swing state, Florida.
"But that would be, perhaps, a critical swing vote".
Might next year's critical swing voters end up seeing the Hard Right as a Ridiculous Right?
Polls this week in critical swing states showed volatility as well.
Many of the ingredients fit: He is from a critical swing state in presidential politics.
"His appearances will help with our get out the vote effort in these critical swing states".
Visiting critical swing states, the candidates tailored their messages to two very different energy constituencies.
It may help them compete with the Democrats for a critical swing group, Americans over 60.
He ran far behind both Mr. Gore and Mr. McCain among such critical swing groups as independents and moderates.
Making a persuasive argument along these lines is vital for Romney, if he's going to attract critical swing voters.
