Who were candidates in 2008?
Who were candidates in 2008?
The Democratic ticket of Barack Obama, the junior Senator from Illinois, and Joe Biden, the senior Senator from Delaware, defeated the Republican ticket of John McCain, the senior Senator from Arizona, and Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska.
Who did Obama Debate 2008?
October 7: Second presidential debate (Belmont University)
| Second presidential debate | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Belmont University |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Participants | John McCain Barack Obama |
| Moderator(s) | Tom Brokaw of NBC |
Who was Obama facing in 2008?
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 moderated Obama’s debates?
October 22: Third presidential debate (Lynn University)
| Third presidential debate | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lynn University |
| Location | Boca Raton, Florida |
| Participants | Barack Obama Mitt Romney |
| Moderator(s) | Bob Schieffer of CBS |
Who won the election in 2008?
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) |
When were the presidential debates in 2008?
2008
2008 United States presidential debates/Start dates
Did Mitt Romney run in 2008?
The Mitt Romney presidential campaign of 2008 began on January 3, 2007, two days before Mitt Romney left office as governor of Massachusetts, when he filed to form an exploratory committee with the Federal Election Commission to run for President of the United States as a Republican in the 2008 election.