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corner.nationalreview.com - 11/5/2008
McCain, the Base, and Turnout
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On those vote totals again. At the moment, Obama has 62.4 million votes, while McCain has 55.4 million. In 2004, Bush won 62 million votes, and Kerry 59 million. So if there wasn't this vaunted through-the-roof turnout, what do the numbers say about McCain's supporters? I'll have to look at ...
Voter Turnout
elections.gmu.edu - 11/5/2008
Voter Turnout
— elections.gmu.edu — Turnout Data I provide national and state turnout rates for the eligible population from 1980-2006. You can... access 2000-2008 elections on the web pages below. These numbers are updated continually as new data become available. You can also download an ... (more) Voter Turnout

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powerlineblog.com - 11/5/2008
No Landslide
— powerlineblog.com — Barack Obama's victory last night was no doubt historic, and the Democrats, as expected, extended their leads... in the House and the Senate. But their victory was no landslide, despite what appeared to be overwhelming advantages. Obama won around 52 ... (more) No Landslide

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Why McCain Lost
americanthinker.com - 11/5/2008
Why McCain Lost
— americanthinker.com — John McCain's incoherent, C- campaign did not deserve to win the Presidency this year. On the other... hand, America doesn't deserve the punishment an Obama presidency is about to inflict upon us. (more) Why McCain Lost

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Stones Cry Out — ... Turnout … not so impressive it seems. 31% for Mr Obama, 27 for Mr McCain and the biggest sector didn’t want either. ...

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