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Suburban Voters Help Barack Obama in North Carolina; McCain leads in North Carolina.(John McCain)

Article from: U.S. News & World Report Article date: November 04, 2008 Author: Garber, Kent

Byline: Kent Garber

Sen. Barack Obama (http://www.usnews.com/features/news/politics/candidates-obama.html)'s success in North Carolina appears to be attributable, in part, to his robust performance in suburban counties that voted heavily for President George Bush in 2004. Current returns show John McCain (http://www.usnews.com/features/news/politics/candidates-mccain.html) leading Obama only 50 to 49 percent.

As expected, Mecklenburg County, which is home to Charlotte, the state's largest city, is tipping Democratic in the early returns. The counties surrounding it, which ...

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Obama the 'Unofficial' Winner in N. Carolina

Posted Nov 6, 08 9:17 AM CST in Politics 

Obama the 'Unofficial' Winner in N. Carolina
Source: AP Photo/Chuck Burton

(Newser) – In North Carolina, they're calling Barack Obama the "unofficial" victor, the News & Observer reports, after the state elections director said late yesterday that provisional ballots not yet counted are unlikely to overturn the president-elect's lead. Obama leads John McCain by 13,746 votes, with 40,000 uncounted, but Gary Bartlett says experience tells him there won't be an upset.

Meanwhile Tar Heels are pondering the profound transformation the strong Obama showing reflects in their state, a former staunch champion of segregation with a turbulent race history. With millions of new residents from all over the nation, North Carolina has become one of the most moderate Southern states. Even if it was the economy that swayed voters toward Obama, “the most significant thing” is that North Carolina can and "will vote for a minority,” says the state’s first black lawmaker.

More about:  Barack Obama • race • North Carolina • voters • slavery • South • minority

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