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Tom McNichol

Tom McNichol

Posted: November 3, 2008 11:56 AM
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McCain Victory: Fat Chance

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Read More: 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Blue States, Election Day, Election Day 2008, Election Results, Electoral College, Electoral Map, Electoral Votes, Humor, John McCain, Obesity Epidemic, Red States, Satire, Politics News

The margin of Barack Obama's electoral victory caught some pundits by surprise. But Obama's win was ensured when McCain failed to connect with voters outside of his core constituency: obese America.

Compare the red/blue electoral map of the Obama-McCain contest with the eerily similar map charting obesity in the U.S.:


2008 Presidential Election Results:
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- kapo I'm a Fan of kapo permalink

So Obama was the aspirational choice. Haha.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:21 AM on 11/15/2008
- RodManly I'm a Fan of RodManly permalink

Roger Ailes could've swung Indiana just by himself.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:51 AM on 11/06/2008
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