The Massachusetts 2008 Electoral College was sworn on Dec. 15 at the Massachusetts House of Representatives and, after much ceremony, cast their ballots unanimously for Barack Obama for president. Pictured from right are Raymond A. Jordan, of Springfield, who was elected President of the 2008 college; Brenda Brathwaite, of Newton, elected vice president; and Melvin C. Poindexter, of Watertown, elected co-vice president.