In the Election of 2008

question 91

Multiple Choice

In the election of 2008

• A)John McCain mounted a significant smear campaign against Barack Obama.
• B)Sarah Palin became the first female vice presidential candidate.
• C)Barack Obama choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate.
• D)Barack Obama became the first African American president.
• E)John McCain tried to ride on the immense popularity of George W. Bush.

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