Missouri historically has called all the shots when it comes to the Presidential elections. The state of Missouri (which gained statehood in August 1821) is a true swing state with amazing historical accuracy at voting for the ultimate election winner. Since 1904 Missourians have gotten it wrong just once.....preferring Adlai Stevenson over Dwight Eisenhower in 1956. In the 2004 election the polls all called Missouri too close to call, but in actuality it came out 46% Kerry and 53% Bush. That seems like a rather large differential in percentage for a state too close to call. This election the polls are looking the same with a 1% lead for Obama. Of course this makes me nervous since for some reason I feel all my eggs are in Missouri's basket. When everyone else is eyeing Virginia and Ohio I will be on the edge of my seat for Missouri. I hope this state gets it right. With only 11 electoral votes there is lot riding on The Show Me State.
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Go Mizzou! I'll be on the edge of my seat watching for Virginia. I'm convinced that will be the bellwether state.
I'm just going to try to not fall off my seat. Aim low, no disappointment.
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