The Presidential Election Result of 4 November 2008 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Obama's electoral college votes in 2008
Obama's electoral college votes in 2008
365 (67.8%)
Last Democrat to win popular vote majority before Obama
Last Democrat to win popular vote majority before Obama
Jimmy Carter in 1976
Obama's 2008 campaign fundraising total
Obama's 2008 campaign fundraising total
$650 million
Bradley Effect definition
Bradley Effect definition
White voters say they'll vote minority, then vote white
% of black American vote Obama won 2008
% of black American vote Obama won 2008
95%
% of Latino voters who supported Obama 2008
% of Latino voters who supported Obama 2008
65%
Obama's central campaign theme
Obama's central campaign theme
Change
McCain's age in 2008 election
McCain's age in 2008 election
72 (oldest candidate ever for major party)
Location of Obama's victory speech
Location of Obama's victory speech
Grant Park, central Chicago
Obama's campaign slogan
Obama's campaign slogan
Yes we can