MN, IA: CNN pegs Minn., Iowa for Obama
5:38 PM
From CNN:
Based in part on newly released public opinion surveys, CNN has now re-classified the states of Minnesota (10 electoral votes) and Iowa (7 electoral votes) as states leaning in favor of Obama. Both states were previously categorized as toss-ups. If the election were held today, CNN currently projects that Obama would carry 19 states and the District of Columbia, for a combined total of 243 electoral votes. McCain would carry 23 states worth a combined total of 189 electoral votes.See the complete item here.
Eight states worth a combined 106 electoral votes remain in CNN's tossup column.
