SB Decides! 2008

McCain takes Georgia

A close race in Georgia had McCain worried but in the end one of Obama's dream states stayed red.

Obama kept it close because African-American turnout increased from 25% of the overall electorate in 2004, to 30% tonight.

Many Options For Election Night Parties

By Josh Seidman

After Stony Brook University’s students finished choosing who best represented their needs at the local, state and national level, they are faced with another equally important decision—where they should go to watch the election results.

The school and surrounding areas offered students a plethora of viewing options including local bars, the University Café and a party hosted by the University College Democrats.

New Hampshire Hurts

New Hampshire goes for Obama. Obviously the night isn't looking good for McCain but this state has sentimental value for him. He won in 2000 in the primary against George W. Bush and he came back in the 2008 primary with a victory there. The Granite state has deserted him.

EXCLUSIVE! Stony Brook University Exit Survey - 8:00 PM





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Democrats Gain Another U.S. Senate Seat

By Mike Kelly

Democrats have gained another seat in the U.S. Senate, this one by way of New Hampshire.

Jeanne Shaheen has been projected to defeat the Republican incumbent, John Sununu.

Earlier in the night, Democrats gained another seat in the Senate with Mark Warner's projected win in Virginia.

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NBC News Gives PA to Obama

By Mike Kelly

NBC News is projecting an Obama victory in Pennsylvania. The state carries 21 electoral votes.

The news spells trouble for the McCain campaign. In the last week before the election, McCain poured countless resources into Pennsylvania. Many Republican strategists have said that McCain's most likely scenario for victory was through Pennsylvania.

Annie Friedman, Stony Brook Statesman staff writer, talks about Suffolk County legislators