The last time California played a critical role in the primary season was in 1972, when George McGovern’s 5-point victory over Hubert Humphrey helped solidify the senator’s hold on the Democratic nod. The last time California was critically important on the GOP side was in 1964, when Barry Goldwater squeezed out a narrow victory over Nelson Rockefeller. Goldwater went on to win the Republican nomination.
John Kerry won every county in the 2004 primary. Bill Clinton, former Vice President Al Gore and John Kerry all carried California by solid margins.
While California has a reputation for being heavily Democratic, mainly due to large metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, the state also has a long history of supporting Republicans, especially for governor. Ronald Reagan became president after he was governor of the state, and Schwarzenegger currently holds the title.
California’s economy is larger than all but four nations, having surpassed France in 2002.
With so many electoral votes at stake, pundits say the state is crucial to picking either party’s nominee for president.
Here a few songs to help you through the voting day:
MP3: The Cure - Primary
MP3: Radiohead - Electioneering
MP3: Ryan Adams - Political Scientist
MP3: Over The Rhine - If A Song Could Be President
Thanks to CNN.com
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