CNN announced John McCain as the projected winner of Tennessee in the 2008 presidential election. Tennessee carries 11 of the 538 available electoral votes. McCain maintained a steady lead over Obama in the polls and the gap continued to widen as the election drew near.Pollster.com: 2008 Tennessee Presidential General Election

A presidential candidate must receive 270 or more electoral votes to win the election. If the electoral votes are split 269-269, the members of the U.S. House of Representatives will decide which of the two candidates will become the next president of the United States. Each state's delegation would be allowed to cast one vote. The Vice President would be determined by the Senate.270 to win: What Happens if there is a Tie in the Electoral College? (May 23, 2008)

• 2004: George W. Bush
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• MSNBC: Tennessee Exit Polls

• ElectoralVote.com: Tennessee Presidential Polls 2008

• <p>WBIR.com (TN): Exit poll: McCain wins independents in Tenn. (November 4, 2008)

• TheLeafChronicle.com: Exit Poll: McCain Wins Independent in Tenn (November 4, 2008)

• Pollster.com: 2008 Tennessee Presidential General Election

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