Patrick Ruffini offered a bit of depressing news for those who hope to see the White House remain in GOP control this year. He brings informed speculation that Barack Obama will raise $70 million this month. Not this quarter, this month.

Righties have to hope that most of that is being used against Hillary, not in places where it can hurt McCain. Still, noting that Obama doesn’t really run that many negative ads, the fact that he’s spending a bundle on positive ads in Ohio right now isn’t really great news for McCain.

Watch the McCain vs. Obama numbers in Ohio. If the Democrat doesn’t get a bounce, maybe his advertising is too focused on Democratic primary voters. But considering how happy and cheery they are, I’d be surprised if he didn’t get some across-the-board bounce…