Iowa holds a total of 7 electoral votes in the 2008 presidential race. In 2004, Iowa supported George W. Bush, but in the previous three election cycles, Democrats have taken the state. In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama appears to have a comfortable lead over John McCain.Pollster: 2008 Iowa Presidential General Election

Early exit polls in Iowa revealed that the two most important issues to voters were the economy (62%) and the war in Iraq (10%).Des Moines Register: First Exit Polls: It’s the Economy (November 4, 2008)

1. 2004: George W. Bush
2. 2000: Al Gore
3. 1996: Bill Clinton
4. 1992: Bill Clinton

• Des Moines Register: First Exit Polls: It's the Economy (November 4, 2008)

• Des Moines Register: New Iowa Poll: Obama widens lead over McCain (November 2, 2008)

• RealClearPolitics: Iowa: McCain vs. Obama

• Pollster.com: 2008 Iowa Presidential General Election

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