I think that's really what happened all around. The masses are blaming Republicans as a whole for the economic downturn, and with Bush being as disapproved of as ever, and they're crossing party lines because they think Obama's plans differ enough to keep the country afloat.

Having a rock star figure like Obama on the [inter]national level probably really helped push out the vote; I know it really helped with the younger voters in this state. I think it's the economy and wanting to be part of a history that pushed out the vote so much.

Thanks Adri. ♥