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+MN,Hex,10,7,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,54.1,3,128340,10,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1573354,69456897,4.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-3.5,D,-51.1,1,-15,-10.3,43.8,-3.8,-71286,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1275409,59934814,Midwest,2,-6.8,0.5,5,,Minnesota,,Minnesota,D,2910369,131278107,-54.1,D,2008
+WI,Hex,10,14,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,56.2,6.5,187707,10,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1677211,69456897,5.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-0.400000000,D,-49.7,1,-15,-13.9,42.3,-7,-215727,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1262393,59934814,Midwest,2,-13.5,0.5,7,,Wisconsin,,Wisconsin,D,2983417,131278107,-56.2,D,2008
+MI,Hex,17,13,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,57.4,6.2,393396,17,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,2872579,69456897,7.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-3.400000000,D,-51.2,1,-20,-16.4,41.0,-6.8,-265107,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,2048639,59934814,Midwest,2,-13.0,0.5,8,,Michigan,,Michigan,D,5001766,131278107,-57.4,D,2008
+IL,Hex,21,15,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,C,,Left,0,,61.9,7.1,528123,21,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,3419673,69456897,6,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-10.3,D,-54.8,1,-30,-25.1,36.8,-7.7,-314419,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,2031527,59934814,Midwest,2,-14.8,0.5,6,,Illinois,,Illinois,D,5523051,131278107,-61.9,D,2008
+IA,Hex,7,10,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,A,,Left,0,,53.7,4.5,87042,7,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,828940,69456897,5,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",0.700000000,R,49.9,1,-10,-9.5,44.2,-5.7,-69578,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,682379,59934814,Midwest,3,-10.2,0.5,5,,Iowa,,Iowa,D,1543662,131278107,-53.7,D,2008
+IN,Hex,11,22,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,A,,Left,0,,49.9,10.6,405028,11,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1374039,69456897,7,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",20.6,R,59.9,1,-5,-1,48.9,-11,-133790,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1345648,59934814,Midwest,3,-21.6,0.5,6,,Indiana,,Indiana,D,2751054,131278107,-49.9,D,2008
+OH,Hex,20,7,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,A,,Left,0,,51.5,2.8,192221,20,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,2933388,69456897,8,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",2.100000000,R,50.8,1,-5,-4.6,46.9,-3.9,-185277,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,2674491,59934814,Midwest,3,-6.7,0.5,7,,Ohio,,Ohio,D,5698260,131278107,-51.5,D,2008
+ME,Hex,4,8,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,57.7,4.100000000,25081,4,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,421923,69456897,11.5,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-9,D,-53.6,1,-20,-17.3,40.4,-4.2,-34928,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,295273,59934814,Northeast,0,-8.3,0.5,11,,Maine,,Maine,D,731163,131278107,-57.7,D,2008
+VT,Hex,3,17,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,D,,Left,0,,67.5,8.6,35195,3,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,219262,69456897,10,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-20.1,D,-58.9,1,-40,-37.1,30.4,-8.4,-22206,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,98974,59934814,Northeast,1,-17.0,0.5,10,,Vermont,,Vermont,D,325046,131278107,-67.5,D,2008
+NH,Hex,4,8,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,A,,Left,0,,54.4,4.2,44315,4,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,384826,69456897,11,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-1.3,D,-50.2,1,-10,-9.7,44.7,-4.2,-14703,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,316534,59934814,Northeast,1,-8.4,0.5,11,,New Hampshire,,New Hampshire,D,707611,131278107,-54.4,D,2008
+NY,Hex,31,8,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,C,,Left,0,,62.8,4.4,455420,31,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,4769700,69456897,9.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-18.3,D,-58.4,1,-30,-26.7,36.1,-4,-220269,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,2742298,59934814,Northeast,2,-8.4,0.5,9,,New York,,New York,D,7591233,131278107,-62.8,D,2008
+RI,Hex,4,7,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,C,,Left,0,,63.1,3.7,36806,4,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,296571,69456897,11.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-20.7,D,-59.4,1,-30,-27.9,35.2,-3.500000000,-3655,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,165391,59934814,Northeast,2,-7.2,0.5,10,,Rhode Island,,Rhode Island,D,469767,131278107,-63.1,D,2008
+MA,Hex,12,1,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,C,,Left,0,,61.8,-0.100000000,100297,12,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1904097,69456897,10.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-25.1,D,-61.9,1,-30,-25.8,36.0,-0.800000000,37745,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1108854,59934814,Northeast,2,-0.7,0.5,11,,Massachusetts,,Massachusetts,D,3080985,131278107,-61.8,D,2008
+PA,Hex,21,8,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,54.3,3.400000000,338268,21,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,3276363,69456897,9,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-2.5,D,-50.9,1,-15,-10.3,44.0,-4.4,-137962,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,2655885,59934814,Northeast,3,-7.8,0.5,8,,Pennsylvania,,Pennsylvania,D,6034745,131278107,-54.3,D,2008
+NJ,Hex,15,9,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,57.3,4.4,303992,15,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,2215422,69456897,10,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-6.7,D,-52.9,1,-20,-15.6,41.7,-4.500000000,-56796,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1613207,59934814,Northeast,3,-8.9,0.5,9,,New Jersey,,New Jersey,D,3868237,131278107,-57.3,D,2008
+CT,Hex,7,12,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,C,,Left,0,,60.6,6.3,140284,7,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,997772,69456897,11,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-10.4,D,-54.3,1,-25,-22.4,38.2,-5.7,-64398,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,629428,59934814,Northeast,3,-12.0,0.5,10,,Connecticut,,Connecticut,D,1646792,131278107,-60.6,D,2008
+DC,Hex,3,6,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,E,,Left,0,,92.5,3.3,42830,3,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,245800,69456897,12,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-79.9,D,-89.2,1,-90,-86,6.5,-2.8,-3889,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,17367,59934814,Northeast,4,-6.1,0.5,10,,Dist. of Col.,,Dist. of Col.,D,265853,131278107,-92.5,D,2008
+DE,Hex,3,18,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,C,,Left,0,,61.9,8.6,55307,3,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,255459,69456897,9.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-7.5,D,-53.3,1,-25,-25,36.9,-8.9,-19286,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,152374,59934814,Northeast,5,-17.5,0.5,9,,Delaware,,Delaware,D,412412,131278107,-61.9,D,2008
+MD,Hex,10,12,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,C,,Left,0,,61.9,6,294974,10,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1629467,69456897,8.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-13,D,-55.9,1,-30,-25.4,36.5,-6.4,-64841,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,959862,59934814,South,4,-12.4,0.5,9,,Maryland,,Maryland,D,2631596,131278107,-61.9,D,2008
+VA,Hex,13,15,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,A,,Left,0,,52.6,7.1,504790,13,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1959532,69456897,8,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",8.2,R,53.7,1,-10,-6.3,46.3,-7.4,8046,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1725005,59934814,South,4,-14.5,0.5,8,,Virginia,,Virginia,D,3723260,131278107,-52.6,D,2008
+NC,Hex,15,13,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,A,,Left,0,,49.7,6.1,616802,15,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,2142651,69456897,9,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",12.4,R,56,1,-5,-0.300000000,49.4,-6.6,167308,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,2128474,59934814,South,5,-12.7,0.5,7,,North Carolina,,North Carolina,D,4310789,131278107,-49.7,D,2008
+FL,Hex,27,8,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,A,,Left,0,,51.0,3.9,698530,27,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,4282074,69456897,8.5,8,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",5,R,52.1,1,-5,-2.8,48.2,-3.900000000,81102,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,4045624,59934814,South,7,-7.8,0.5,9,,Florida,,Florida,D,8390744,131278107,-51,D,2008
+WA,Hex,11,10,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,57.7,4.9,240647,11,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1750848,69456897,1.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-7.2,D,-52.8,1,-20,-17.2,40.5,-5.1,-75678,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1229216,59934814,West,2,-10.0,0.5,1,,Washington,,Washington,D,3036878,131278107,-57.7,D,2008
+OR,Hex,7,12,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,56.7,5.4,94128,7,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1037291,69456897,1.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-4.100000000,D,-51.3,1,-20,-16.3,40.4,-6.8,-128356,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,738475,59934814,West,3,-12.2,0.5,1,,Oregon,,Oregon,D,1827864,131278107,-56.7,D,2008
+CA,Hex,55,14,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,C,,Left,0,,61.0,6.7,1528988,55,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,8274473,69456897,2,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-9.9,D,-54.3,1,-25,-24,37.0,-7.4,-498045,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,5011781,59934814,West,4,-14.1,0.5,1,,California,,California,D,13561900,131278107,-61,D,2008
+HI,Hex,4,37,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,E,,Left,0,,71.8,17.8,94163,4,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,325871,69456897,-0.5,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",-8.7,D,-54,1,-50,-45.2,26.6,-18.7,-73625,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,120566,59934814,West,7,-36.5,0.5,1,,Hawaii,,Hawaii,D,453568,131278107,-71.8,D,2008
+NV,Hex,5,15,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,55.1,7.2,136546,5,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,533736,69456897,2.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",2.6,R,50.5,1,-15,-12.4,42.7,-7.8,-5863,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,412827,59934814,West,3,-15.0,0.5,2,,Nevada,,Nevada,D,967848,131278107,-55.1,D,2008
+CO,Hex,9,14,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,A,,Left,0,,53.7,6.7,286844,9,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1288576,69456897,3.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",4.7,R,51.7,1,-10,-9,44.7,-7,-27666,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1073589,59934814,West,4,-13.7,0.5,3,,Colorado,,Colorado,D,2401361,131278107,-53.7,D,2008
+NM,Hex,5,16,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,B,,Left,0,,56.9,7.900000000,101480,5,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,472422,69456897,3.5,6,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",0.800000000,R,49.8,1,-20,-15.1,41.8,-8,-30098,,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,346832,59934814,West,5,-15.9,0.5,3,,New Mexico,,New Mexico,D,830158,131278107,-56.9,D,2008
+ND,Hex,3,19,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,F,,Left,0,,44.6,9.1,30226,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,141278,69456897,3.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",27.4,R,62.9,1,5,8.7,53.3,-9.600000000,-28050,3,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,168601,59934814,Midwest,2,-18.7,0.5,4,North Dakota,,,North Dakota,R,316621,131278107,53.3,D,2008
+SD,Hex,3,13,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,F,,Left,0,,44.7,6.3,21680,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,170924,69456897,4,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",21.5,R,59.9,1,5,8.5,53.2,-6.7,-29530,3,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,203054,59934814,Midwest,3,-13.0,0.5,4,South Dakota,,,South Dakota,R,381975,131278107,53.2,D,2008
+NE,Hex,4,18,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Left,0,,41.6,8.9,78991,1,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,333319,69456897,4.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",33.2,R,65.9,1,10,14.9,56.5,-9.400000000,-59835,4,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,452979,59934814,Midwest,4,-18.3,0.5,4,Nebraska,,,Nebraska,R,801281,131278107,56.5,D,2008
+MO,Hex,11,7,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,F,,Left,0,,49.3,3.2,182740,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1441911,69456897,5.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",7.2,R,53.3,1,0,0.100000000,49.4,-3.9,-9899,11,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1445814,59934814,Midwest,4,-7.1,0.5,5,Missouri,,,Missouri,R,2925205,131278107,49.4,D,2008
+KS,Hex,6,11,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Left,0,,41.7,5.100000000,79772,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,514765,69456897,5,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",25.4,R,62,1,10,14.9,56.6,-5.400000000,-36801,6,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,699655,59934814,Midwest,5,-10.5,0.5,4,Kansas,,,Kansas,R,1235872,131278107,56.6,D,2008
+KY,Hex,8,4,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Left,0,,41.2,1.500000000,39252,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,751985,69456897,6.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",19.8,R,59.5,1,15,16.2,57.4,-2.1,-20977,8,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1048462,59934814,South,4,-3.6,0.5,6,Kentucky,,,Kentucky,R,1826508,131278107,57.4,D,2008
+WV,Hex,5,0,% shift to the right,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Right,0,,42.6,-0.600000000,-22684,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,303857,69456897,7.5,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",12.9,R,56.1,1,10,13.1,55.7,-0.400000000,-26312,5,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,397466,59934814,South,4,0.2,-0.5,7,West Virginia,,,West Virginia,R,713362,131278107,55.7,D,2008
+AR,Hex,6,10,% shift to the right,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Right,0,,38.9,-5.6,-47643,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,422310,69456897,6,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",9.8,R,54.3,1,15,19.8,58.7,4.4,65119,6,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,638017,59934814,South,5,10.0,-0.5,5,Arkansas,,,Arkansas,R,1086617,131278107,58.7,D,2008
+TN,Hex,11,1,% shift to the right,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Right,0,,41.8,-0.700000000,50960,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1087437,69456897,7,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",14.3,R,56.8,1,15,15.1,56.9,0.100000000,94803,11,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1479178,59934814,South,5,0.8,-0.5,6,Tennessee,,,Tennessee,R,2599749,131278107,56.9,D,2008
+SC,Hex,8,8,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,F,,Left,0,,44.9,4,200750,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,862449,69456897,8.5,6,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",17.1,R,58,1,5,9.000000000,53.9,-4.100000000,96922,8,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1034896,59934814,South,5,-8.1,0.5,8,South Carolina,,,South Carolina,R,1920969,131278107,53.9,D,2008
+OK,Hex,7,0,% shift to the right,,,ü,Barack Obama ,I,,Right,0,,34.4,0,-1470,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,502496,69456897,4.5,6,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",31.2,R,65.6,1,30,31.2,65.6,1.421085472e-14,373,7,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,960165,59934814,South,6,0.0,-0.5,4,Oklahoma,,,Oklahoma,R,1462661,131278107,65.6,D,2008
+LA,Hex,9,4,% shift to the right,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Right,0,,39.9,-2.3,-37310,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,782989,69456897,5.5,6,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",14.5,R,56.7,1,15,18.7,58.6,1.900000000,46106,9,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1148275,59934814,South,6,4.2,-0.5,5,Louisiana,,,Louisiana,R,1960761,131278107,58.6,D,2008
+MS,Hex,6,7,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Left,0,,43.0,3.2,96568,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,554662,69456897,6.5,6,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",19.7,R,59.5,1,10,13.2,56.2,-3.3,39616,6,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,724597,59934814,South,6,-6.5,0.5,6,Mississippi,,,Mississippi,R,1289865,131278107,56.2,D,2008
+AL,Hex,9,4,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,H,,Left,0,,38.7,1.900000000,119546,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,813479,69456897,7.5,6,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",25.7,R,62.5,1,20,21.6,60.3,-2.2,90152,9,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1266546,59934814,South,6,-4.1,0.5,7,Alabama,,,Alabama,R,2099819,131278107,60.3,D,2008
+GA,Hex,15,11,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,F,,Left,0,,47.0,5.6,477988,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1844137,69456897,8,7,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",16.6,R,58,1,5,5.2,52.2,-5.8,134490,15,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,2048744,59934814,South,6,-11.4,0.5,8,Georgia,,,Georgia,R,3924440,131278107,52.2,D,2008
+TX,Hex,34,11,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,G,,Left,0,,43.7,5.5,695929,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,3528633,69456897,4,7,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",22.9,R,61.1,1,10,11.8,55.5,-5.600000000,-47589,34,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,4479328,59934814,South,7,-11.1,0.5,4,Texas,,,Texas,R,8077795,131278107,55.5,D,2008
+AK,Hex,3,4,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,H,,Left,0,,37.9,2.4,12569,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,123594,69456897,0.5,0,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",25.6,R,61.1,1,20,21.5,59.4,-1.7,2952,3,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,193841,59934814,West,0,-4.1,0.5,0,Alaska,,,Alaska,R,326197,131278107,59.4,D,2008
+MT,Hex,3,18,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,F,,Left,0,,47.3,8.7,57957,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,231667,69456897,2.5,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",20.5,R,59.1,1,0,2.2,49.5,-9.6,-23300,3,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,242763,59934814,West,2,-18.3,0.5,3,Montana,,,Montana,R,490109,131278107,49.5,D,2008
+ID,Hex,4,13,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,H,,Left,0,,36.1,5.8,55342,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,236440,69456897,2,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",38.1,R,68.4,1,25,25.4,61.5,-6.900000000,-6223,4,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,403012,59934814,West,2,-12.7,0.5,2,Idaho,,,Idaho,R,655032,131278107,61.5,D,2008
+WY,Hex,3,8,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,I,,Left,0,,32.4,3.3,12092,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,82868,69456897,3,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",39.8,R,68.9,1,30,32,64.4,-4.5,-2671,3,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,164958,59934814,West,3,-7.8,0.5,3,Wyoming,,,Wyoming,R,256035,131278107,64.4,D,2008
+UT,Hex,5,17,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,H,,Left,0,,34.4,8.4,86471,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,327670,69456897,4,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",45.5,R,71.5,1,25,28.2,62.6,-8.9,-67712,5,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,596030,59934814,West,4,-17.3,0.5,2,Utah,,,Utah,R,952370,131278107,62.6,D,2008
+AZ,Hex,10,2,% shift to the left,,,ü,Barack Obama ,F,,Left,0,,45.1,0.700000000,141183,,365,BARACK OBAMA ,John McCain ,52.9%,1034707,69456897,3,5,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the 2008 election. Domestic policy and the economy eventually emerged as the main themes in the last few months after the onset of the 2008 economic crisis. Democrat Barack Obama, then junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain. This unique election was the first in which an African American was elected President. It was the first time two sitting senators ran against each other. It was also the first time the Republican Party nominated a woman for Vice President (Sarah Palin, then-Governor of Alaska). Additionally, it was the first election in which both major parties nominated candidates who were born outside of the contiguous United States.",10.5,R,54.9,1,5,8.5,53.6,-1.3,125817,10,173,JOHN McCAIN , ,45.7%,1230111,59934814,West,5,-2.0,0.5,2,Arizona,,,Arizona,R,2293475,131278107,53.6,D,2008