What did John McCain predict about elections in October 2008?
John McCain, Republican presidential nominee; U.S. Senator (R-AZ) ·
This is a critical swing state, and with your help, we're going to win Pennsylvania in November.
Obama won Pennsylvania by 10.3 points
McCain said he would win Pennsylvania in November 2008. Obama carried it by about 10 points, 54.49% to 44.17%.
Obama carried Pennsylvania and its 21 electoral votes with 3,276,363 votes (54.49%) to McCain's 2,655,885 (44.17%) (FEC, Federal Elections 2008).
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- Campaign remarks in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.