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Who Voted Obama? Here's the Numbers

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By Tom McIntyre

Story Published: Nov 5, 2008 at 12:41 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2008 at 12:43 AM CDT

Barack Obama wins his home state of Illinois easily, picking up 21 electoral votes on his way to the Presidency.

Looking at the breakdown, exit polls show Obama won 67–percent of the female vote in Illinois, 59–percent of the male vote in Illinois.

Among Illinois voters, Obama won 54–percent of White voters..., 96–percent of African American voters...

Obama cleaned up in the 18–29 age range in Illinois...76–percent of the vote.

Those 65 and over in Illinois still voted Obama a majority of 56–percent.
An income breakdown...Those making 15–thousand to 30–thousand gave the Illinois Senator 73–percent of their vote,

And those making more than 200–thousand a year, who are not part of Obama's tax plan, still voted for him in Illinois, giving him a majority 55–percent of the vote...

Obama also won 70–percent of moderate voters according to exit polls...

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Tuesday, Dec 16 at 1:38 PM Ann wrote ...

I still find it hard to believe with all the fraud that this was an honest to goodness win. I still have my doubts.It is hard to congratulate someone when there is so my fraud.

Thursday, Nov 6 at 9:51 AM theresa wrote ...

obama, you will do an awesome job as President!! i wish i could have been able to vote, but if i could have, i would have voted for you!!! Im happy that you made it!! :-)

Thursday, Nov 6 at 3:22 AM PoliSci wrote ...

Not for anything, umm, the Senate, you know that branch of government that votes on a President's policy and decides whether it should happen has been Democrat majority. This may be shocking...but they actually write policy to be voted on too. Please, before buying into rhetoric and overblown statements by candidates who'll say whatever they have to get your vote...do your homework on how the government actually works.

Thursday, Nov 6 at 12:40 AM An Independent Voter wrote ...

The Republican Party, especially conservatives, have THEMSELVES to blame for losing this historic election. This party has deteriorated into a party of anger and hostility. Instead of demonizing Barrack Obama, conservatives should have focused upon their platform. America's spent the last eight years embroiled in divisive politics and failed Republican policies. Yet, conservatives continuously polarize the masses with 1980's-style tactics. There's a truthful old saying, " God don't like ugly! "

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 10:54 PM busted6 wrote ...

Thank you all the people that voted for Obama I now can retire soon when Obama starts to spread the wealth around

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 5:12 PM debbe smith wrote ...

I am truly sad over John McCain's loss...he is a true American and has always put his country first..I have always been a democrat..but not this time..and possibly never again

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 1:32 PM Daniel Leach wrote ...

Proud to be one of the 24 percent of 18-29 year old voters who voted for McCain, the only candidate with any experience in leading. America has proven it's callous disregard for the morals on which this nation was founded. Don't blame me when your taxes go up.

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 12:45 PM Illinois Voter wrote ...

I just want to say "Congratulations" to all the (well-deserved)winners of this historical election. One thing I cant understand is we are all living together in the same country, but will it ever be "We the People of the United States" or will it continue to be men, women, white, black, hispanic and so on. Why does it matter what percentage votes for who. We are all Americans living in the U.S. and it is the media & government making a big deal over race.

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 10:31 AM happy camper wrote ...

yes obama won we needed change in the white house hopefully he will be able to fix the mistakes that bush made and bring our country back to the way it should be strong and good ! and hopefully he'll bring our troops home and fix america first instead of sending them to a place they dont want us there in the first place ! and by the way if you cant tell i voted for the best man for the job obama !

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 9:45 AM cj wrote ...

obama your the best. Y ou made history

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 9:44 AM crj wrote ...

I love obama

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 9:43 AM justin wrote ...

Obama stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, Nov 5 at 9:42 AM caiti wrote ...

obama rocks

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