Who were the Republicans running for president in 2008?
Who were the Republicans running for president in 2008?
2008 Republican Party presidential candidates
| Candidate | John McCain | Mike Huckabee |
| Home state | Arizona | Arkansas |
| Delegate count | 1,575 | 278 |
| States carried | 37 | 8 |
| Popular vote | 9,902,797 | 4,276,046 |
Who was Obama’s 2008 campaign manager?
David Plouffe (/ˈplʌf/; born May 27, 1967) is an American political strategist best known as the campaign manager for Barack Obama’s successful 2008 presidential campaign.
What did Barack Obama do in 2008?
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected President of the United States, sparking many celebrations in the United States and around the world. He gained almost 53% of the popular vote and 365 electoral votes.
Who ran for office in 2008?
With Republican President George W. Bush term-limited, Senator John McCain of Arizona won the Republican nomination in the 2008 Republican primaries. Obama won the general election with 52.9 percent of the popular vote and 365 of the 538 electoral votes.
Who were the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees in 2008?
2008 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | John McCain |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Arizona |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Sarah Palin |
| Electoral vote | 365 | 173 |
Who was on Obama’s staff?
Cabinet officials on January 20, 2017
| The Obama Cabinet | |
|---|---|
| Office | Name |
| Secretary of Agriculture | Tom Vilsack |
| Secretary of Commerce | Gary Locke |
| John Bryson |
Who worked on Obama’s campaign?
Daniel Gray, Deputy Policy Director. Jason Furman, Deputy Policy Director. Dan Carol, Content and Issues Director. Stephanie Cutter, Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama.
