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President-elect Barack Obama gives his election victory speech, November 4, 2008. November 1 – Republican nominee John McCain appears on Saturday Night Live. [287] November 4 – Election Day: Barack Obama and Joe Biden win 52.93 percent of the popular vote and 365 electoral votes to John McCain and Sarah Palin's 45
Obama's edge in social media was crucial to the election outcome. According to a study by the Pew Internet and American Life project, 35 percent of Americans relied on online video for election news. Ten percent of Americans used social networking sites to learn about the election. [129] The 2008 election showed huge increases in Internet use.
2008 Senate election results map Democratic hold Republican hold Democratic gain: House elections; Overall control: Democratic hold: Seats contested: All 435 voting seats: Popular vote margin: Democratic +10.6%: Net seat change: Democratic +21: 2008 House election results map Democratic hold Republican hold
As February 5 was the earliest date to be allowed by the Democratic National Committee, 23 states and territories moved their elections to that date. 2008's Super Tuesday became the date of the nation's first quasi-national primary. It was dubbed "Super Duper Tuesday" [70] or "Tsunami Tuesday," [71] among other names.
This electoral calendar 2008 lists the national/federal direct elections held in 2008 in the de jure and de facto sovereign states and their dependent territories. Referendums are included, even though they are not elections.
Election events calendar: Key dates, events and deadlines for the 2023 and 2024 elections. Live updates: It’s Election Day in several key states What to watch for in Tuesday’s elections
Although Passover is an eight-day celebration, preparation can take weeks. One of the most significant changes for Jews during this time is the way they eat. ... it falls on a different date every ...
The 2008 United States presidential election in the District of Columbia took place on November 4, 2008, and was part of the 2008 United States presidential election. In D.C., voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College , who voted for president and vice president .