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[mithridates]

Here it is divided into six groups:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-07-09-voter-analysis_N.htm

True believers - 30% of the electorate. Enthusiastic about their candidate, dislike his foe. Support: 65% Obama, 33% McCain

Fired up & favorable - 14% of the electorate. Like both candidates but have settled on one. Support: 65% Obama, 35% McCain

Firmly decided - 12% of the electorate. Matter-of-fact toward the election and sure of their choice. Support: 48% Obama, 50% McCain

Up for grabs - 18% of the electorate. Like both candidates; haven't made up their minds. Support: 36% Obama, 41% McCain

Skeptical & downbeat - 12% of the electorate. Unenthused; the highest percentage of undecideds. Support: 24% Obama, 35% McCain

Decided but dissatisfied - 16% of the electorate. Say election won't matter, but their minds are made up. Support: 38% Obama, 62% McCain

[BS.Dos.]

The swing voters (18%) and the skeptical and dissatisfied (28% combined) could make it close if they decide to go with McCain.

I think that there's a large percentage who probably wouldn't ordinarily vote, but who may vote purely on racial grounds that could make a big difference on election day. I'm guessing that this election will see a higher than average voter turnout.