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Who ran for Republican President 2008?

Who ran for Republican President 2008?

On March 4, 2008, John McCain became the Republican presumptive presidential nominee when he obtained the 1,191 delegates necessary to receive the party’s nomination. Mike Huckabee announced his withdrawal from the race later in the evening.

Who ran for president in 2008 Libertarian?

The delegates at the convention, on behalf of the U.S. Libertarian Party, nominated Bob Barr for president and Wayne Allyn Root for vice president in the 2008 presidential election.

Who ran with Obama 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

What were the election results 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)

Who ran as Libertarian in 2000?

The 2000 Libertarian National Convention was held in Anaheim, California, from June 30 to July 4, 2000. Harry Browne was again chosen as the party’s presidential nominee, becoming the first Libertarian Party candidate to be nominated twice for president.

Who was the 3rd party candidate in 1996?

Incumbent Democratic President Bill Clinton defeated former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, the Republican nominee, and Ross Perot, the Reform Party nominee.

Who Won president in 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.

Who ran for president as Libertarian?

Jo Jorgensen was chosen as the party’s presidential nominee, becoming the first woman to receive the Libertarian nomination, after four rounds of voting. Spike Cohen was nominated for vice president.