Who ran for president in 2008 primaries?
March contests
| Candidates | Actual pledged delegates1 (1,780 of 1,917) | Estimated total delegates2 (2,159 of 2,380; 1,191 needed to win) |
|---|---|---|
| John McCain | 1,378 | 1,575 |
| Mike Huckabee | 240 | 278 |
| Mitt Romney | 148 |
Who ran against Obama in 08?
On November 4, 2008, Obama defeated the Republican nominee, Senator John McCain of Arizona, making him the President-elect and the first African American elected President.
Who ran as independent in 2008?
Party nominees
| Presidential candidate/running mate | Party |
|---|---|
| John McCain/Sarah Palin (campaign) | Republican, New York Independence, New York Conservative |
| Ralph Nader/Matt Gonzalez (campaign) | Independent, Independence-Ecology, Peace and Freedom, Michigan Natural Law, Delaware Independent, Oregon Peace, New York Populist |
Who was running for president in 2007?
Joe Biden 2008 presidential campaign
| Joe Biden for President 2008 | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Status | Withdrawn; became running mate on August 23, 2008 |
| Announced | January 7, 2007 |
| Launched | January 31, 2007 |
Who ran against Obama in both terms?
Obama sought re-election for a second term in 2012, running virtually unopposed in the Democratic primaries. His opponent in the general election was former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney.
What was Obama slogan?
“Change We Need.” and “Change.” – 2008 U.S. presidential campaign slogan of Barack Obama during the general election.
How many votes did Barack Obama have in 2012?
2012 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | Mitt Romney |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Massachusetts |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Paul Ryan |
| Electoral vote | 332 | 206 |
Who won the election of 2008?
The 2008 United States elections were held on November 4. Democratic Senator Barack Obama of Illinois won the presidential election, and Democrats bolstered their majority in both Houses of Congress. Obama won his party’s presidential nomination after defeating Senator Hillary Clinton in the 2008 Democratic primaries.