A Look Back, A Look Forward

November 9, 2004 - What an election! Whether you liked or disliked the outcome, surely you must agree that this contest will be remembered by history. We have not seen such intensity since 1968, and not coincidentally, the turnout of eligible adult Americans appears to have been larger in 2004 than any presidential year since...1968.

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Sabato's Electoral Road Map

It's all about the Electoral College. Come Election Day, the candidate with the most votes gets to call 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. home. Find out where the chips, or should we say states, will fall and why.

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The 2004 Republican Convention

Take a look at the Crystal Ball's coverage from the Republican National Convention.

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The 2004 Democratic Convention

Take a look at the Crystal Ball's coverage from the Democratic National Convention.

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The Candidates

George W. Bush
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John Kerry
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