From New York to California, Americans poured in to polling centers to voice their opinions in hopes to jumpstart their respective candidate’s race to the White House. With more than 40% of delegate votes being decided on this most grandiose of voting days, the electees-to-be had more than enough on the line in preparation for the November election. They came, they voted and when all was said and done- the Race was on.

Concerning the Democrats, it seems as if the Blue side of the country is torn- Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton nearly split the delegates, with 571 and 580, respectively.On the Republican side of the matter, John McCain cleaned up shop taking 568 delegates, Mitt Romney snatched 176, Mike Huckabee 147 and in a dismal performance, Ron Paul took home 10 (which brings his unbelievable total to 16). Yesterday definitely lived up to its super duper name, and proved to be an insight into what the final election might look like.

So as it stands, the election looks like this: The Democrats, Obama and Clinton, are almost dead even. Obama now has a slight lead over Clinton with 838 total delegates to her 834. McCain has taken quite the lead on the Republican side, leaving Romney, Huckabee and Paul behind (in fact, I’m beginning to think Ron Paul’s campaign is some college gimmick because I’m not sure anyone even voted for him…poor guy).

*Chart Taken From MSNBC.com

An ASU student’s view on the Presidential race of 2008, this site will be covering everything from the Candidates’ standpoints and promises to poll numbers and local and national events. I know it’s hard for students to juggle school, work and social lives, so that’s why I’m here- to inform students on the issues they need to know, the actions they can take and what they can do to be prepared.

Attending local events is my priority and after each, pictures and videos will be commonplace here. So if you can’t make it, you’ll be able to see what you missed. And being that Students’ opinions are just as important as the Politicians’, each week we will have interviews with students on their picks and opinions of the race.

I look forward to sharing all the information I can about the 2008 Presidential Race. Up to date and never biased, you can count on The Race of ‘08 for all your election needs.

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