The Obama administration also adopted the Paris Climate Agreement signed by 174 states and the European Union in 2015 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow global warming. Voters between 35 and 59 were nearly split 50/50 between the two candidates. President before election George W. Bush Republican Elected President Barack Obama Democratic 2008 U.S. presidential election Hours later, the White House chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, signed a memorandum sent to agencies and departments to stop all pending regulations until a legal and policy review could be conducted by the Obama administration. This put the projected electoral vote count at 365 for Obama and 173 for McCain. Here is the list of the country's presidents. In a speech on the House floor, Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha criticized McCain's age by saying "Seven presidents have come and gone since I've been in Congress, and I saw the toll the job took on each one of them." In his memoir Dreams from My Father (1995), Obama describes the complexities of discovering his identity in adolescence. And thats why we celebrate, he told those attending the museum opening in Washington, mindful that our work is not yet done., Next In the first military . When George W. Bush, at the age of 54, became the 43rd president of the United States, it was only the second time in American history that a presidents son went on to the White House. McCain supported the war, as well as a troop surge that had begun in 2007, while Obama strongly opposed the war. Jacob Zuma, in full Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, (born April 12, 1942, Nkandla, South Africa), politician who served as president of South Africa from 2009 until he resigned under pressure in 2018. President Elect Donald Trump arrives on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. [126] On October 5, 2008, the Republican Lt. He also was the first sitting U.S. senator to win election to the presidency since John F. Kennedy in 1960. He took office on January 20, 2009 and left office on January 20, 2017. [156][157] This 63.0% turnout rate is based on an estimated eligible voter population of 208,323,000. Congress. In both the debates and his response to the financial crisis, Obama scored points with the public for his steadiness and coolness (characterized as aloofness by his critics). This was the first presidential election since 1952 in which neither of the major-party nominees was the incumbent president or vice-president. [98] Despite this decision, McCain was portrayed as somebody not playing a significant role in the negotiations for the first version of the bill, which fell short of passage in the House. June 28, 2009. A sometimes bitter contest between Obama and Clinton produced the narrowest of victories for Obama. Originally, it did not state if there was to be a limit on the number of terms to which they could be elected. Media speculation had begun almost immediately after the results of the 2004 presidential election were released. Grover Cleveland was both the 22nd president and the 24th president because his two terms were not consecutive. US Presidents in 2009 There were two Presidents in the year 2009. "[141] A Gallup poll released on May 29, 2008, also estimated that more Americans felt the media was being harder on Hillary Clinton than they were towards Barack Obama. [22][23], On March 4, Hillary Clinton carried Ohio and Rhode Island in the Democratic primaries; some considered these wins, especially Ohio, a "surprise upset" by 10%,[24][25] although she did lead in the polling averages in both states. The attacks put on hold many of Bushs hopes and plans, and Bushs father, George Bush, the 41st president, declared that his son faced the greatest challenge of any president since Abraham Lincoln.. Three of the debates involved the presidential nominees, and one involved the vice-presidential nominees. In this regard, her inexperience was also a liability when McCain's age and health were factored inthere was a higher-than-normal probability of Palin succeeding to the presidency and many moderates and independents chafed at this idea. Despite McCain picking up big victories, Huckabee won Louisiana and Kansas. The McCain campaign criticized this decision, citing a questionnaire Obama filled out in 2007 in which he pledged to stay within the public financing system; however, Obama defended the decision, arguing that in the same document he called for a plan that would require both major party candidates to agree on a fundraising truce, return excess money from donors, and stay within the public financing system for the general election and that if he won the Democratic nomination he would aggressively pursue an agreement with the Republican nominee to preserve a publicly financed general election. The Obama campaigns decision paid off, as it attracted more than three million donors and raised an astounding $150 million in the month of September alone, enabling the campaign to outspend the McCain campaign by significant margins in the battleground states and to purchase 30 minutes of prime-time television six days prior to the election (more than 33 million Americans watched the Obama infomercial). [38], The major political party nomination process (technically) continues through June of an election year. The Middle East remained a key foreign policy challenge. 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[189], Missouri, 0.13% (3,903 votes) 11 electoral votes, North Carolina, 0.31% (14,177 votes) 15 electoral votes, Indiana, 1.03% (28,391 votes) 11 electoral votes, Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, 1.21% (3,370 votes) 1 electoral vote, Montana, 2.26% (11,096 votes) 3 electoral votes, Florida, 2.82% (236,450 votes) 27 electoral votes, Ohio, 4.59% (262,224 votes) 20 electoral votes, Georgia, 5.21% (204,636 votes) 15 electoral votes, Virginia, 6.30% (234,527 votes) 13 electoral votes, South Dakota, 8.41% (32,130 votes) 3 electoral votes, Arizona, 8.52% (195,404 votes) 10 electoral votes, North Dakota, 8.63% (27,323 votes) 3 electoral votes, Colorado, 8.95% (215,004 votes) 9 electoral votes, South Carolina, 8.98% (172,447 votes) 8 electoral votes, Iowa, 9.53% (146,561 votes) 7 electoral votes, New Hampshire, 9.61% (68,292 votes) 4 electoral votes, Nebraska's 1st congressional district, 9.77% (26,768 votes) 1 electoral vote. [60] By this time, after several scandals, no success in the early primaries, and a third-place finish in Florida, Giuliani conceded the nomination and endorsed John McCain the next day. While neither of them ran, former presidents Jimmy Carter and George H. W. Bush, each having served only one term, were both eligible to run for a second term as president. [139] Stephanopoulos defended their performance, saying "Senator Obama was the front-runner" and the questions were "not inappropriate or irrelevant at all. According to a study by the Pew Internet and American Life project, 35 percent of Americans relied on online video for election news. McCain held on to traditionally Republican states like North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska (though notably, Obama did win an electoral vote from Nebraska's 2nd congressional district), Kansas, Oklahoma, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and his home state of Arizona. The Democratic penalty was the complete exclusion from the national convention of delegates from states that broke these rules. President Bush pledged during his 2005 State of the Union Address that the United States would help the Iraqi people establish a fully democratic government because the victory of freedom in Iraq would strengthen a new ally in the war on terror, bring hope to a troubled region, and lift a threat from the lives of future generations. [163] This was also the case in Virginia, where much higher turnout among African Americans propelled Obama to victory in the former Republican stronghold. Article Two of the United States Constitution provides that the President and Vice President of the United States must be natural-born citizens of the United States, at least 35 years old, and residents of the United States for a period of at least 14 years. Obama made dramatic gains in every region of the country except for Arizona (McCain's home state), Alaska (Palin's home state), Appalachia, and the inner South, where McCain improved over Bush. The photo below of Obama's inauguration was taken on Jan 21, 2009, at approximately 11 a.m. Not only was the 2008 election the first time since 1952 that neither the incumbent president nor the incumbent vice president was a candidate in the general election, but it was also the first time since the 1928 election that neither sought his party's nomination for president; as Bush was term-limited from seeking another nomination, the unique aspect was Vice President Cheney's decision not to seek the Republican nomination. [63] Two days later, Romney suspended his presidential campaign, saying that if he stayed in the race, he would "forestall the launch of a national campaign and be making it easier for Senator Clinton or Obama to win". [9] Obama announced his candidacy on February 10 in his home state of Illinois. This played a critical role in Southern states such as North Carolina. That struggle through recounts and lawsuits worked its way to the Supreme Court. [123] YouTube and other online video outlets allowed candidates to advertise in ways like never before. The constitutional question may not play a big role in the 2024 race, because Bukele's approval ratings are running above 80% in many polls, following a reduction in crime stemming from his harsh . For half a century, America defended our own freedom by standing watch on distant borders. At right, President-Elect Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration at approximately 12PM. The effect of the economic crisis was dramatic, turning a small McCain-Palin lead in the polls in early September into a steady Obama-Biden lead. Find the President in another year Browse other years: << 2006 2008 >> Year: Find the President! [172] More than 100,000 write-in votes were cast and recorded for a scattering of other candidates, including 62 votes for "Santa Claus" (in ten states) and 11 votes for "Mickey Mouse" (in five states).[173]. The United States presidential election of 2008 was sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), a bipartisan organization that sponsored four debates that occurred at various locations around the United States (U.S.) in September and October 2008. Late night TV host David Letterman jokingly referred to Palin as resembling "a slutty flight attendant" and even Obama himself on a September 9 speech referred to the Alaska governor's policies as "the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig". Grady Cole CenterCharlotte, North Carolina 12:57 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello. The Republican Party in particular was criticized for not adequately using social media and other means to reach young voters. The result was historic, as Obama, a first-term U.S. senator, became, when he was inaugurated on January 20, 2009, the country's first African American president. 1991 >> Year: Find the President! [28] Obama had outspent Clinton three to one in Pennsylvania, but his comment at a San Francisco fundraiser that small-town Americans "cling" to guns and religion drew sharp criticism from the Clinton campaign and may have hurt his chances in the Keystone State. All six candidates appeared on the ballot for a majority of the voters, while the 17 other listed candidates were available to no more than 30% of the voters. The first was Calvin Coolidge . There were two Presidents in the year 1929. [133][134] The Obama campaign and others alleged that members of the McCain campaign had also voted without properly establishing residency. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday blasted organizers of a weekend revolt as "traitors" who played into the hands of Ukraine's government and its allies. Joseph Antos, Gail Wilensky, and Hanns Kuttner. Picture taken at approximately 11AM. Although sound bites of all of these "missteps" were played repeatedly on national television, many pundits and analysts say that the actual financial crisis and economic conditions caused McCain's large drop in support in mid-September and severely damaged his campaign. This app provides a quick way to look up the U.S. President for any year. [50][51][52][53] McCain officially announced his candidacy on March 1, 2007, after several informal announcements. His new administration was focused on compassionate conservatism, which embraced excellence in education, tax relief and volunteerism among faith-based and community organizations. George W. Bush, Americas 43rd President (2001-2009), was transformed into a wartime President in the aftermath of the airborne terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, facing the greatest challenge of any President since Abraham Lincoln., The airborne terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the thwarted flight against the White House or Capitol on September 11, 2001, in which nearly 3,000 Americans were killed, transformed George W. Bush into a wartime president. Columbus Dispatch, October 19, 2008", "Most Voters Say Media Wants Obama to Win", High Marks for the Campaign, a High Bar for Obama, "Who Lost the Debate? Obama used it against him as part of his strategy to tie him to the unpopular President Bush. Coverage would be guaranteed regardless of health status, and premiums would not vary based on health status either. The Constitution Party nominated writer, pastor, and conservative talk show host Chuck Baldwin for president, and attorney Darrell Castle from Tennessee for vice president. This is the only election where both major party nominees were sitting Senators. Bush was born in New Haven, Connecticut while his father was attending Yale University after service in World War II. The 24/7 news cycle and the proliferation of blogs as a means of disseminating information (both factual and erroneous) framed the contest as both campaigns attempted to control the narrative. The Obamas were met at the door by the Bushes. MEXICO CITY President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras was ousted by the army on Sunday, capping months of tensions over his efforts to lift presidential term limits. [66] Romney would eventually become the Republican presidential nominee 4 years later, which he then lost to Barack Obama. This page was last edited on 24 June 2023, at 06:29. [144] An October 29 study found 29% of stories about Obama to be negative, compared to 57% of stories about McCain being negative.[145]. He also won nearly all of California's 173 delegates, the largest of the Super Tuesday prizes. Mr. Obama spoke just after noon to a sea of cheering people, appearing to number well over a million, who packed the National Mall from the Capitol to the Washington Monument and beyond. [58], With the Republicans stripping Michigan and Florida of half their delegates for moving their primaries into January 2008 against party rules, the race for the nomination was based there. Depends Who's Running", "Analysis: Age an issue in the 2008 campaign? [81][82] In addition, McCain suffered from the ill effects of his captivity in North Vietnam and reportedly had difficulty lifting his arms above his head. How might that experience shape how he would govern? CNN and Fox News called Virginia for Obama shortly before 11:00 PM, leaving him only 50 electoral votes shy of victory with only six West Coast states (California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii) still voting. Obama was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996, and then to the U.S. Senate in 2004. Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe This is the first president of Nigeria's first republic. Out of the southern states, Obama won Florida, North Carolina, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. But know this, America they will be met., Later, during a luncheon with members of Congress, Mr. Obama urged lawmakers to come together with a sense of purpose and civility and urgency., It doesnt mean were going to agree on everything, he told the lawmakers, who are already at work on major parts of his agenda. Honoring Great Sports Moments at the White House, Gardens and Grounds of the President's House. for any year. The amounts raised and spent by the major candidates, according to the same source, were as follows: Howard Dean collected large contributions through the Internet in his 2004 primary run. What are the dimensions of the White House?
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