Female voters like the ones above put Illinois Senator Barack Obama in the White House. He won 13% more of the women's vote than John McCain.
Women Voters - A Highly Sought-After Demographic
They Were Key to Winning the Presidential Election
By Linda Lowen, About.com Guide
The so-called 'women's vote' was courted by politicians and strategists throughout the 2008 election cycle.
A woman voter fills out her ballot at a recreation center in Birmingham, Alabama.
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