Who was in Democratic primary in 2008?
Who was in Democratic primary in 2008?
2008 Democratic Party presidential primaries
| Candidate | Barack Obama | Hillary Clinton |
| Home state | Illinois | New York |
| Delegate count | 2,272.5 | 1,978 |
| Contests won | 33 | 23 (without MI and FL) |
| Popular vote | 17,535,458 | 17,493,836 |
Who beat Obama in 2008 primary?
Obama won a decisive victory over McCain, winning the Electoral College and the popular vote by a sizable margin, including states that had not voted for the Democratic presidential candidate since 1976 (North Carolina) and 1964 (Indiana and Virginia).
Was the Republican candidate in 2008?
On March 4, 2008, John McCain became the Republican presumptive presidential nominee when he obtained the 1,191 delegates necessary to receive the party’s nomination.
Who else ran for president in 2008?
Party nominees
| Presidential candidate/running mate | Party | Campaign site |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama/Joe Biden (campaign) | Democratic, South Carolina United Citizens, New York Working Families | barackobama.com |
| John McCain/Sarah Palin (campaign) | Republican, New York Independence, New York Conservative | johnmccain.com |
What was the historical significance of Barack Obama’s election in 2008 quizlet?
Why did the 2008 presidential election represent a turning point in U.S. politics? The first African American president was elected. Why was President Obama’s first Supreme Court nomination significant? Sonia Sotomayor was the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice.
What was the result of the 2008 presidential election?
2008 Electoral College Results
| President | Barack Obama [D] | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Opponent | John McCain [R] | |
| Electoral Vote | Winner: 365 | Total/Majority: 538/270 |
| Vice President | Joe Biden (365) | |
| V.P. Opponent: | Sarah Palin (173) |