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November 5, 2008

Posted: November 5th, 2008 01:46 AM ET

(CNN)–Exit polling shows ninety-five percent of today's voters in Michigan feel the national economy is "not so good" or "poor." They voted for Barak Obama by a margin of 60 percent to 37 percent. Only 4 percent of today's voters in Michigan think the national economy is in good shape. They went 79 percent for McCain. The "excellent" category for the national economy got a zero percent response in Michigan.

Eighty-eight percent of Michigan's voters said the job situation in their area is "worse today." They went for Obama 62 percent to 36 percent. Only 10 percent called it "about the same." Sixty-six percent of these Michigan voters cast ballots for McCain

Filed under: 2008 Election • Exit Polls • Michigan

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Alex		November 5th, 2008 1:59 am ET I'm proud of my state and I know good times are ahead. Obama will be the catalyst for these positive changes.

NewWorldOrder		November 5th, 2008 1:58 am ET Michigan? What is taking Lake and Jasper Counties so long to tally their votes in Indiana?

Bobby Reilly		November 5th, 2008 1:57 am ET it's Barack Obama, not Barak Obama

smoore		November 5th, 2008 1:56 am ET you spelled "barak" incorrectly... should be "barack"

Prophecy is Fullfilled.		November 5th, 2008 1:53 am ET Never doubt the Bible again… It is really happening here and now: .. “And in the land shall rise the son of Cain.” From the north The Deceiver[Palin], a known Beast of false witness; will take the mark of Cain. Together they seek to spread fear and invoke hate among the refugees of sin. In their quest for power they will ignore the light of truth shining on the deeds and words they proclaim. But take heart, for throughout the land the seekers of light shall rise up and not be fooled. With their strength, the mark [Cain] will be cleansed from the earth and no longer hold power to sway the blind amen…

Tiff of lithia springs		November 5th, 2008 1:52 am ET WE FEEL YOUR PAIN MI? GOD BLESS THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE. AND HOPEFULLY DETROIT WILL HAVE SENSE TO ELECT A DECENT LEADER.
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