Several news sources called Missouri for Clinton already. I believe the Clinton campaign was touting its victory there, too. But it looks like she lost. Obama is now in the lead by 6,740 votes with 99% of the precincts reporting. Votes are still coming in from Boone County (home of the University of Missouri) and St. Louis County ( in both counties Obama is winning over 60% of the vote).
A very key point about Missouri, which is widely viewed as the ultimate swing state in presidential elections, is today's massive Democratic turnout as compared to the GOP. With 98% of the precincts reporting, over 794,000 Democrats voted compared to 541,000 Republicans. (Hat tip to TP for pointing this out.)
Obama won Alaska too.
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