Obama's 57 State Strategy: No Wonder He Has More Delegates - Better Check That Flag Pin

"Barack Obama wants to be president of these 57 United States" from the Los Angeles Times reports that Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama has, with a single remark, expanded the stars on that flag pin by seven in a latest campaign schedule comment.

"It is wonderful to be back in Oregon," Obama said. "Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states? I think one left to go. Alaska and Hawaii, I was not allowed to go to even though I really wanted to visit, but my staff would not justify it."

Hot item: The 57 state lapel pin

Listen to Obama on his 57 states schedule - and can one imagine of John McCain made such a remark - or any other politician or public figure, for that matter...