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Vinny Valentine
on Dec 19, 2024
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What did the presidential candidates of 2008 John McCain and Barack Obama have in common?
A) Both were House Representatives.
B) Both had served in the Vietnam War.
C) Both were Ivy-League schooled Northeasterners.
D) Both were a surprising choice for their party.
John McCain
An American politician and military officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018 and was the Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election.
Barack Obama
The first African American to serve as the President of the United States, holding office from 2009 to 2017 as the 44th president.
Presidential Candidates
Individuals who run for the office of President in an election, representing various political parties or independent platforms.
- Gain insight into the functioning and effects of U.S. presidential elections during the early 21st century.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the functioning and effects of U.S. presidential elections during the early 21st century.