Missouri bellwether

The Missouri bellwether is a political phenomenon that notes that the state of Missouri has voted for the winner in every U.S. Presidential election beginning in 1904 except in 1956. Missouri is also considered a bellwether of U.S. views on hot-button social issues such as stem cell research, school vouchers, and same-sex marriage. Some economists also consider the state a bellwether for economic trends such as consumer confidence and unemployment. Link Friday, September 12, 2008 John McCain continues to enjoy a modest lead over Barack Obama in the race for Missouri’s Electoral College votes. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey...

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