Noteworthy Presidential Elections

Benjamin Harrison defeats Grover Cleveland

Nov 6, 1888

The tariff was the main issue in the election. http://www.270towin.com/1888_Election/

George W. Bush defeats Al Gore

Nov 7, 2000

Winner was a close call, but it came down to the votes from Florida, where Bush's younger brother was governor. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/supreme-court-case-study-bush-v-gore.html

George W. Bush defeats John Kerry

Nov 5, 2004

Very close and unexpected win. http://www.deseretnews.com/top/1093/10/2004-George-W-Bush-vs-John-Kerry-10-of-the-closest-presidential-elections-in-United-States.html

Barack Obama defeats John McCain

Nov 4, 2008

Win for Obama because he was colored and McCain was old. http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2008/11/04/4438446-mccain-vs-obama-election-day?lite