Election 2008
Is Jesse Jackson, Jr. Being Railroaded?
Many know Jesse Jackson, Jr. as the son of former presidential candidate and Civil Rights leader, Jesse Jackson. However, as of late, Jackson is probably best-known as Senate Candidate #5. For years, Jesse Jackson, Jr. was a rising star on the national political scene.
When Barack Obama resigned from his Senate seat to become president in [...]
California For Obama, First Black President
Senator Barack Obama has carried California, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii. It is finally over, the Democrats have the White House again. Barack Obama is president.
270 Needed to Win
Obama: 284
McCain: 141
South Dakota goes for McCain
Staying true to its Republican history, South Dakota has now gone for John McCain. He now adds another three electoral to his small electoral count. But, with these votes, McCain now has 141 electoral votes.
270 Needed to Win
Obama: 207
McCain: 141
John McCain will carry Nebraska
Senator John McCain picks up a much-needed win in reliably Republican state, Nebraska. This cuts into Obama’s lead just a tiny bit. Nebraska can divide their electoral votes into which congression district supported who. But, McCain will defenitely carry 3 of the 5 electoral votes.
270 Needed to Win
Obama: 207
McCain: 138
Barack Obama wins Iowa, Utah for McCain
Senator Barack Obama has taken another George W. Bush state away from John McCain. But, for Obama this state is where it all started. Barack Obama has finally won Iowa and with it, their 7 electoral votes. Still, McCain successfully defended Utah and their 5 electoral votes away from Barack Obama.
270 Needed to Win
Obama: 207
McCain: [...]
McCain gets Mississippi
Traditionally a red state in the past few years. Early on, John McCain expected to easily win this state, but Barack Obama made this race close. Soon, Mississippi became a swing state. Then, too close to call, but it indeed stayed true to color and stayed with McCain.
270 Needed to Win
Obama: 200
McCain: 130
John McCain carrys Texas
John McCain gets the Republican stronghold of Texas in the 2008 election. McCain has picked up the second-largest electoral prize out there. The state trends Republican. This is a big win for Senator McCain, but he still trails by a significant amount.
270 Needed to Win
Obama: 200
McCain: 124
Barack Obama wins New Mexico
Barack Obama has now reached the 200 mark in the electoral vote. He has done this by winning the hotly-contested swing state of New Mexico. Now, it seems that McCain MAY!!!! be in trouble.
270 Needed to Win
Obama: 200
McCain: 90
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