Brilliant animated time map from the Economist, showing how news events have affected the electoral votes for Obama from June to October 2008. As the voice-over announces key news events, the states change colors in response, as the electoral map shifts from red to blue. This is an exceptionally effective and insightful way to show the evolution of this historic election, by making factual evidence come to life with visuals and thoughtful interpretation.

A fascinating way to view the "race". No sources, but the events are all familiar. No new news here, just insight.

In an ingenious combination of campaign racehorse narrative, fun with maps, and British humor, this longitudinal summary of polls and events gives an opportunity to see the uncertainties of this race and chuckle at the same time... A welcome new way to approach the chaos of American presidential campaigns.