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A Decisive but Not Overwhelming Victory for Barack Obama

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - November 7, 2008

Obama's victory was overdetermined and underdelivered. more >>

Young Voters Powered Obama's Victory While Shrugging Off Slacker Image

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 6, 2008

Obama won both Indiana and North Carolina in large part because of voters ages 18 to 29. more >>

Survey: Retirees Voted for McCain

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 6, 2008

The majority of voters age 65 and older didn't vote for Obama. more >>

Why Barack Obama Won: Voter Anger and Desire for Change

By Brad Bannon - Opinion - November 6, 2008

Washington experience was of little help this political season. more >>

Data Points: Gender Gap in the 2008 Election

Opinion - November 6, 2008

There was a 7-point gender gap between men and women who voted for the winning candidate. more >>

5 Voting Demographics Where Barack Obama Made Headlines

Opinion - November 6, 2008

According to exit polls, Obama dominated the youth and minority vote. more >>

Behind Obama's Victory: Women Open Up a Record Marriage Gap

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - November 5, 2008

Unmarried women voted for Obama by a massive 70 to 29 percent. more >>

Massive Turnout and Desire for Change Give Barack Obama the Presidency

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 5, 2008

In his victory speech at Grant Park, Obama echoed Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. more >>

Suburban Voters Help Barack Obama in North Carolina

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - November 4, 2008

McCain leads in North Carolina. more >>

Barack Obama Leads John McCain in Polls and Voter Enthusiasm

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - November 3, 2008

The final Pew Research Center presidential poll looks much like other national surveys. more >>

John McCain and Barack Obama Make Final Pitches to Voters in Swing States

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 3, 2008

The 2 candidates are ending the presidential race with a furious sprint to the finish. more >>

Carpool to the Polls to Cast Your Vote; Get Free Ice Cream

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - November 3, 2008

Reduce emissions by carpooling to your voting site, and then treat yourself to free Ben & Jerry’s. more >>

After Election Day, Barack Obama and the Democrats Will Have to Reach Out to Wal-Mart Voters in the Forgotten Middle Class

By Al From - Opinion - November 3, 2008

Wal-Mart voters tend to swing more than any other group. more >>

Obama and McCain Through the Looking Glass—Undecided Voters Have Actually Decided?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 30, 2008

Some new findings suggest McCain might do well among undecided voters. more >>

5 Most Important Issues for Voters

Opinion - October 30, 2008

The candidates' positions on these 5 issues were the most frequently ranked as "extremely important." more >>

Barack Obama's Advantage Among Young Voters Could Carry the Election

By John Mashek - Opinion - October 28, 2008

Young voters don't ordinarily turn out, but this year they might. more >>

Barack Obama's Race Is a Lingering Factor for Some Ohio Voters, According to Focus Group

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - October 27, 2008

Democratic focus group gives pollster pause in the Buckeye State. more >>

The Polls May Be Screwy But Barack Obama's Lead Is Real Because He's Strong Among White Voters

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - October 24, 2008

An explanation of both the polls and Obama's very real strength. more >>

Voters Deadlocked on Same-Sex Marriage Ban in California

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - October 20, 2008

California voters seem to have shifted in recent weeks on the proposition to ban same-sex marriage. more >>

Data Points: New Voters in Battleground States

Opinion - October 17, 2008

The Obama campaign's efforts to register voters in key states could have a significant impact. more >>

Obama Trumps McCain Among Swing Voters in Debate

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 16, 2008

An Ohio focus group gives Obama over McCain a clear win in the debate. more >>

An Obama Vote Is No Sin for Catholics, Even With His Abortion Views

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - October 15, 2008

Voting for pro-choice Democrats is actually the morally preferable thing for pro-lifers. more >>

Obama and the Republican Machine's Voter Fraud Hoax

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 10, 2008

The Republicans' record on voter fraud is thin. more >>

Obama's ACORN Connection to Voter Fraud

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 10, 2008

The Democratic candidate's connections to the group raise questions. more >>

Palin Did in Fact Draw White Women to the McCain Ticket—Temporarily

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 8, 2008

But the Palin effect has subsided, and women have swung back. more >>