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2008 Race for the White House
McCain vs. Obama
The battle lines have now been drawn: It's officially Barack Obama vs. John McCain in the race to the White House. > Who has the edge?
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U.S. Trade
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Mortgage meltdown
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The Electoral College
Learn how the United States elects a president through the Electoral College.
Obama vs. McCain: Who has the edge?
See where the candidates stand on the big issues and vote for the one you think has the edge.
Map: Where have they visited in Ohio?
Track where Barack Obama and John McCain have visited in Ohio in their race to the White House.
Rank the election issues
Rank the hot button issues of the election and see how your ranking compares to others'.
Map: 2008 primary voter turnout
Click on a state to see the results for voter turnout in 2000, 2004, and 2008.
Rank best U.S. presidents of all time
Rank your Top 10 best United States presidents and see how other users voted.
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Rank your Top 10 worst United States presidents and see how other users voted.
Democratic gains in Ohio 2000-2006
Click on a county to see changes in vote totals and margins for the Democratic and Republican candidates at the top of the ballots in the 2000, 2004 and 2006 general elections.
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