For the past four election cycles -- in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 -- Democrats could count on states like Oregon, Maryland, Michigan and Massachusetts, whereas the Republicans could count on states like Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and Idaho.
W ciągu czterech ostatnich wyborów, w latach 1996, 2000, 2004 i 2008, Demokraci mogli liczyć na Oregon, Maryland, Michigan i Massachusetts, a Republikanie na Missisipi, Alabamę, Kansas i Idaho.