McCain: 'I'm the underdog'

PIPERSVILLE -- As his town-hall style meeting here today came to a close, U.S. Sen. John McCain made it plainly clear where he considers himself in the battle for president.

 "I’m the underdog," he said. "Have no doubt about it."

McCain and other Republicans have previously spoken of the large fundraising advantage his opponent, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, is likely to have leading up to November's general election. But McCain has been increasingly blunt about his chances, with most polls showing him trailing.

Still, he sought to dispel any notion that Pennsylvania is out of the Republicans' hands, and said he would be the underdog until the polls closed and he was elected president

"Have no doubt that Pennsylvania will be a battleground state," he said.