NationStates Jolt Archive


6th closest election in US history.

Chodolo
07-11-2004, 03:22
1) 1876: Hayes beats Tilden 185-184.
2) 2000: Bush beats Gore 271-267.
3) 1796: Adams beats Jefferson 71-68.
4) 1916: Wilson beats Hughes 277-254.
5) 1800: Jefferson beats Adams 73-65.
6) 2004: Bush beats Kerry 286-252.

There have been 55 elections.

Just putting it in perspective...the people shouting "landslide" or "mandate" should take a look at history.