Slim Margins

By William Rabbe on 09/10/2008

By William Rabbe To the many who are wondering why Barack Obama isn't doing as well as he "should be" at this point in the election, consider this: no democrat since LBJ has won the presidency decisively when seeking a first term. What about Jimmy Carter in 1976? Well, despite Watergate, an uninspiring (and unelected) President and a 33-point lead at labor day, Carter barely eked out his victory. He only won by 2% in the popular vote and the electoral count was anything but a clear mandate. But what about Bill Clinton? He certainly trounced George Bush in '92!... MORE »