Following are some of the most important battleground states for the US Presidential Elections: 2008, as identifies by the political experts.
Close votes of these states might prove to be critical for the presidential race.
oArkansas The Democratic Party is very powerful in this conservative state located in the heart of the 'Bible Belt'.
The democrats have potential benefits in statewide races here.
At present, the US Senators, the Governor, and the Arkansas' House Members are Democrats.
However, the voters here are open to the Republican candidates as the Arkansas Democratic Party is very conservative.
oColorado Great Hispanic-American concentration in Colorado and the issues such as labor-union support, immigration reform, and minimum wage have transformed this "Centennial State" largely into a Democratic state.
However, Republicans still have support of gun rights in the state.
This state was their initial favorite.
It was here that Giuliani had defeated Hillary Clinton by 50-40.
oFlorida Florida had played a crucial role in the year 2000, when it gave its votes to George W.
Bush that ultimately led to his victory.
Florida has, no doubt, become a Republican state.
Owing to the Democratic Party's stance on issues like Social security, tax cuts, and Medicare, the Democrats can easily claim the elderly votes.
Here, Hillary is leading Giuliani by 49-44.
oIowa Here, Democrats exercise full control over the state legislature of this "Hawkeye State".
However, agricultural policies and conservative values are enough to attract votes for the Republicans.
Other important battlegrounds for the 2008 Presidential Race are Michigan, Nevada, Minnesota, Missouri, NH, New Mexico, Ohio, West Virginia, etc.