Outside the Beltway

Obama Wins Election

James Joyner · Tuesday, November 4, 2008 · 2 comments

OTB projects that Barack Obama will easily win more than 270 Electoral votes and become the 44th President of the United States.

Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States

Of course, it’s far too early to give final numbers at 8:32 Eastern, with polls still open in much of the country. Obama’s win in Pennsylvania, however, makes it a fait accompli.

There’s still plenty to watch tonight, but the ultimate outcome of the presidential race is not among them.

What will Obama’s national margin of victory be?

Will he take Florida, Ohio, and Virginia, making it a rout?

Will the Democrats get to 60 seats in the Senate?

FILED UNDER: 2008 Election, US Politics, Barack Obama, electoral votes, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia

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James Joyner is Professor and Department Head of Security Studies at Marine Corps University's Command and Staff College. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.