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In 2008, John McCain ran against Barack Obama for President, ultimately losing the bid to become the nation's 44th President.
During the 2008 Republican Primary, McCain's primary opponents were:
- Mike Huckabee
- Mitt Romney
- Ron Paul
- 9-11
In 2000, John McCain lost the Republican Primary to George W. Bush.
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Who did Barack Obama run against the first time before become president?
John McCain of Arizona.
What do President Obama and John McCain do?
President Obama performs the duties of the President of the United States. John McCain remains a Senator from Arizona since he lost his run for President against Barack Obama.
What was John McCain's job before he ran for president?
John McCain continues to be a US Senator from Arizona after his failed Presidential run.
Who did Obama run against in 2004?
In the 2008 election, Mr. Obama first ran against Hillary Clinton to get the Democratic party's nomination for president. He then ran against the Republican party's nominee, John McCain, and defeated him.
If john mccain loses the election can he run again in the next election?
Yes, Senator John McCain can run again. Richard Nixon did that, losing to Senator John F. Kennedy in 1960 but winning against Vice President Hubert Humphrey in 1968. He then ran for re-election in 1972
How many Arizonans have run for President?
two. John McCain and someone else
Why did john mccain run for president when he knew he would lose?
Simple. He did not know he would lose when he ran for president.
Did John McCain run for president in 2004?
Yes, John McCain and George W. Bush ran each other in the 2000 Republican primaries, with George W. Bush securing the nomination and John McCain coming in second.
Did John McCain ever run for president?
No. I was able to easily find someone older than McCain: in 1876, Peter Cooper was the Greenback Party's 85-year old nominee for President of the United States.
Who did Sara Palin run with?
mccain
What year did Sarah palin run for vice President?
In 2004 Sarah Palin was asked to become a candidate as vice-president for John McCain
Who did president John Adams run against?
Henry Crawford
