The issue of race and the 2008 U.S. presidential election sparks big discussions everywhere,
I am staying out of this here. This blog is not about politics.
From a presentation point of view, the election offers some interesting data visualization opportunities. Maps can be powerful presentation tools.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIgouTWyPeGf1OrG0rMSsbuUK8dwNnM5YpC5SrACX2HMQieloW045iPiuA5UmUkx5663Nf8WmrRat9h6g4Nd2Qna7OxMF8PliSbfW-c4gfGsDlciAV4QR35S6bp2jzHyzq_Top9Emvxpy/s400/Map1.jpg)
Via
strange maps, which also has a chart overlaying the 2 maps. I actually think that visually, leaving the 2 charts separate looks better, keepin the ancient look and feel of the 1860 map intact.