Barack Obama started his push to 270 with few surprises, taking Vermont—and then most of New England, including major wins in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida. Here's a rundown on the states the Obama/Biden ticket clinched on its road to victory:
 
 -  Vermont (3)
-  Massachusetts (12)
-  Delaware (3)
-  DC (3)
-  Maine (4)
-  Maryland (10)