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There is a revolt on the floor of the Repulican convention. After two ballots with no majority, Lieberman withdraws. McCain picks Palin, his back up. Many social conservatives do not forgive McCain for endorsing a pro choice liberal. There are enough Republican stay at homes that Obama carries GA,MO,SD,ND and MT for 35 extra electoral votes. Obama wins 400 to 138. Republican Senstors Mitch McConnell and Saxbe Chamblis are defeated. There is a filibuster proof Democratic majority in the Senate from 2009 - 2011. There is a public option in the Affordable Care act. The Bush Tax cut expires. The Dream Act is enacted. The ban on gays in the military ends six months earlier.
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