Starting up an exit polls open thread.
Yes, we need to "ignore" exit polls but it might not be a bad idea to keep track of what's hitting the wires.
Starting up an exit polls open thread.
Yes, we need to "ignore" exit polls but it might not be a bad idea to keep track of what's hitting the wires.
Per CNN:
Exit polls:
Economy 62%
Iraq 10%
Health Care 9%
Terrorism 9%
Those concerned with Iraq voted Barack Obama overwhelmingly 63% vs 36% for McCain - go figure. McCain' best shot was the Iraq War argument and he's not winning traction on it.
Will keep updating
Update 1: If Obama wins, he'll first the first President from Illinois since the Civil War.
Update 2: Energy Policy - 7%. McCain got 86% of voters who listed terrorism as their highest priority. (88% in Pennsylvania)