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United States Presidential Election, 2008 (view source)
Revision as of 14:59, July 25, 2008
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The internet has also played a major role in the election, with then-Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul and Democratic candidate Barack Obama being very active on the internet.
The internet has also played a major role in the election, with then-Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul and Democratic candidate Barack Obama being very active on the internet.
== Analysis of State by Region ==
Because of the [[electoral college]] system in the United States, it is extremely important to analyze each presidential election by each state. We can group these states into regions.
=== New England ===
With the exception of [[New Hampshire]], [[Barack Hussein Obama]] is almost certain to win almost every state in this region, which tend to be very liberal. The only exception is in New Hampshire, where [[John McCain]] is well liked and George Bush won in 2000. This state is sure to be competitive in 2008. On the other hand, with only four electoral votes, the impact on the election will not be as great as some other battleground states. It would be very embarassing if Obama lost a state like Massachusetts or Rhode Island
=== Mid-Atlantic ===
[[New York]], [[Delaware]], and [[Maryland]] are solidly Democrat and will vote for Obama this election. [[New Jersey]] is somewhat of a swing state; however, at this point it can be considered safely Obama based on polling numbers. [[Pennsylvania]] is a very important swing state for both candidates, as it has 21 electoral votes, fifth most in the nation, and has both liberal and conservative elements. In recent years, the state has moved toward becoming Democrat. However, it is not yet at that point yet, and will still be focused on heavily by both candidates during this election cycle. McCain still has a very good chance because Obama, being the elitist candidate, has been unable to connect with the working-class citizens of Pennsylvania. By talking straight on the issues such as gas prices, and providing legitimate solutions, McCain is reasonably popular in this region.
=== South-Atlantic ===
[[Washington, D.C.]] is overwhelmingly liberal and will vote for Obama; however, with three electoral votes its significance is limited. [[Virginia]] is an extremely competitive state; despite the relative success of Republicans in the state in the past, polling indicates that this year, the election is dead even. In the Carolinas, John McCain still has a substantial lead. Obama may be slightly more competitive in these states if he mobilizes the African-American population. However, right now they are not exceptionally close. [[Georgia]] is the state where a third-party candidate can make the most difference. At this point, John McCain is still considered the clear favorite. However, if [[Bob Barr]] takes away a significant portion of the Republican vote, and as in the rest of his life, Barack Obama succeeds because he is lucky, the Democrats still have a tiny chance. [[Florida]] is a very close swing state, most famously known for its role in [[Election 2000]]. In recent years, recognizing, for example Barack Obama's naive declaration that he would meet with leaders such as [[Fidel Castro]], Floridians have leaned Republican. An important constituency in this state is the [[Jewish]] population, dismayed by Obama's refusal to recognize that [[Israel]] is our most important ally. Cuban-Americans are also very important.
== Battleground States ==
== Battleground States ==