When Charleston County went blue for Barack Obama in November with 55 percent of the vote, it was a thrill for local Democrats who pressed a massive voter turnout machine to the limits (and by limits we mean until the polls were closed on Election Day). But Republicans shouldn’t pack their bags just yet. A number of Charleston County communities supported John McCain — he just couldn’t make up the difference on the peninsula and in North Charleston. It would seem that in several areas, particularly on the coast, Republicans still hold a lead.
Areas Barack Obama Won:
Awendaw
Charleston
Christ Church
Deer Park
Edisto Island
Ladson
Lincolnville
McLellanville
North Charleston
St. Paul
Wadmalaw Island
Areas John McCain Won:
Folly Beach
James Island
Johns Island
Kiawah Island
Isle of Palms
Mt. Pleasant
St. Andrews
Seabrook Island
Sullivan’s Island
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