The state of Missouri carries with it 11 electoral votes. The eventual winner of the 2008 Election, Democrat Barack Obama, was announced before the winner of the state's election had been decided. Missouri is known as a "bellwether" state, typically picking a presidential candidate who eventually carries the nation.The New York Times: Bellwether State Fervently Seeks Choice Who Can Win in the Fall (February 1, 2008) Obama and his opponent, John McCain, had been very close in state polls leading into November 4.

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• CNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)

• MSNBC: Missouri Exit Poll Chart

• Clusterstock: Exit Poll Results: Voters Name Their Number One Issue (November 4, 2008)

• Los Angeles Times: CNN's offers a tiny glimpse into voter mind-set (November 4, 2008)

• Reuters: Exit polls in the presidential race (November 3, 2008)

• RealClearPolitics: Missouri: McCain vs. Obama

• Pollster: Missouri Presidential General Election

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