Originally published August 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified August 23, 2008 at 1:26 AM

Election 2008

McCain wins roach race running away

This presidential race was no contest: John McCain sped to the finish while Barack Obama was reluctant to leave the starting point.

By The Associated Press

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FRANK H. CONLON / AP

John McCain sprints away from Barack Obama during Thursday's cockroach race at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., held to predict the outcome of this fall's election.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — This presidential race was no contest: John McCain sped to the finish while Barack Obama was reluctant to leave the starting point.

But there's no guarantee giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches will predict the real result in November.

The roach race Thursday was part of the New Jersey Pest Management Association's annual clinic and trade show.

Organizers liken the race's prediction success to that of Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day.

Association Executive Director Leonard Douglen said the 2000 roach race came close. The Al Gore roach won by an antenna, hanging chads not included.

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