08NR26 – MRF News Release – 2008 Election Overview

As expected, Obama garnered approximately 52% of the popular vote. A Democrat piecing together a popular-vote majority is an extraordinary accomplishment, however, it’s not a mandate just as George Bush didn’t receive a mandate with his narrow victory in 2004.

The pundits calling the election had predicted that the black vote and the youth vote would put Obama over the top. That didn’t happen. Nationally, black turnout increased from 11% to 13%, and the 18 to 29-year-old vote increased from 17% to 18% compared to 2004. Rather it was the increased margins toward the Democrat candidate of those two voter categories that tilted Obama to victory.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH – ELECTION DAY!

A message to the motorcyclists of America:

The pollsters have told us who is likely to win. The pundits have had their say as to whom they feel would be best to lead our country and to serve in the congress.

Now it’s our turn.

Don’t let Gallup, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fox News, or Zogby decide this election.

The only poll that counts is being taken today – take part in it – get out and vote.

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