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Oct 1, 2008 · In this article, we investigate why voters shifted toward the Democrats following the 2004 election and its short- and long-term implications for party competition. Part of Republicans’ difficulties comes from widespread dissatisfaction with the Bush administration and its handling of the economy and the war in Iraq.
The 2006 elections and 2008 elections represented the first time since 1936 that Democrats or any party made substantial gains in Congress in two consecutive elections. [1] [2] This would be the last election until 2020 in which the Democrats won the presidency and unified control of Congress.
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The 2008 primary campaign was also historic. On the Democratic side, the field narrowed quickly to pit Barack Obama against Hillary Clinton. Both candidates were seeking to become presidential “firsts”—Obama the first African American president and Clinton the first woman president.
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The 2008 United States presidential election was the 56th quadrennial presidential election, held on November 4, 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.
Nov 5, 2008 · The 2008 Presidential and Congressional Elections. November 5, 2008. 5 min read. The morning after Barack Obama won a historic nod for the White House and Democrats further solidified...
2008 Democratic Party Platform. We come together at a defining moment in the history of our nation – the nation that led the 20th Century, built a thriving middle class, defeated fascism and communism, and provided bountiful opportunity to many. We Democrats have a special commitment to this promise of America.
Wednesday, September 3: Reform. John McCain was officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate. The party’s vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, was formally selected, and she addressed the convention. Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani delivered the convention’s keynote address.
