Presidential Outlook for 2008

For the political neophyte and virtuoso alike, the Crystal Ball offers its analysis and a short biography of each presidential candidate vying for their party’s nomination. Also, take time to peruse the recent Crystal Ball articles, listed below, analyzing the presidential field and recent developments. Check back often for new articles and new features, such as the "Electoral College Roadmap" and more.

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The Electoral College Road Map

It's all about the Electoral College. Come Election Day, the candidate with the most votes gets to call 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue home. Find out where the chips, or should we say states, will fall and why.

>>>View the Electoral Road Map


The Candidates


Barack Obama
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John McCain
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Election Countdown, November 4, 2008

Calendar

  • 08.25-28.08 - Democratic National Convention
  • 09.01-04.08 - Republican National Convention
  • 09.26.08 - First Presidential debate
  • 10.02.08 - Vice Presidential debate
  • 10.07.08 - Second Presidential debate
  • 10.15.08 - Final Presidential debate
  • 11.04.08 - Election Day
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