Electoral Map Shows a Tight Race

As the the political heat has been turned up as we shift from the 2012 Republican primaries and into the 2012 presidential election it’s been clear that this will be a hard fought and close election. Nothing demonstrates this more clearly than by taking a glance at the 2012 election map. In following the 2012 political polls it’s clear that people are more divided than ever and that makes Mitt Romney’s road to the White House all the more difficult. Republican candidates haven’t received more that 300 electoral votes in the past two decades, and a look at the 2012 election predictions show Romney with a narrow electoral ceiling of around 290. This leaves very little room for error specifically 20 electoral votes, making the poll results in the much coveted 2012 swing states all the more valuable. In order to secure the win Romney would need to secure the same swing states that Bush won in 2000, these included Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Ohio and Florida. Unfortunately though the political map has shifted significantly since 2000. All of the above states except for Missouri are considered tossups in the upcoming race and recent polls are putting Obama with a slight advantage. Additionally certain states that were definite wins for Bush, such as New Mexico, are almost certain to go to Obama. Under the new 2012 election map, Romney has a very small margin of error, and will have to work even harder to win over states that used to be give a ways such as Virginia and North Carolina. The silver lining for Romney may be that he may have a higher staring point to begin with than McCain in 2008. Indiana looks like it will go red this year giving Romney a more elevated starting point for his 2012 presidential run. This election will be close for both candidates and keeping an eye on the swing states will be vital for both Romney and Obama.