Why did voters cast 76% of ballots for Hillary+Obama compared to those cast for McCain, Romney, and Huckabee?

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Answer 1

because people are sick of Georgie Jr !

Everyone wants change so they

figure democrat is the way to go !

Answer 2

- Some states are Democratic strongholds.

- Democrats may be more energized by their race than Republicans are.

- In at least one state - California - Independents were allowed to vote in the Democrat primary, but could not opt to vote in the Republican primary.

Answer 3

The democrats are pretty revved up about choosing the candidate they want to represent them. Emotions are high for/against Hiliary and a lot of dems went out and voted.

On the Rep. side, let's face it, it's going to be McCain, but a vast majority of voters who normally vote conservative/republican are not turned on by the prospect of a McCain presidency.

That probably partially explains the difference in numbers between the two parties