The state of Rhode Island carries with it 4 electoral votes.270toWin.com: Rhode Island Democrat Barack Obama won Rhode Island as well as the U.S. Presidential Election.

• 2004: John Kerry
• 2000: Al Gore
• 1996: Bill Clinton
• 1992: Bill Clinton

• MSNBC: Rhode Island - President Exit Polls (November 4, 2008)

• Boston Herald: Misprinted Ballots Sent to RI Town (November 4, 2008)

• CNN: Economy Most Important Issue, Polls Show (November 4, 2008)

• 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)

• RealClearPolitics: Rhode Island: McCain vs. Obama

• Pollster.com: 2008 Rhode Island Presidential General Election

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