Why did so many people vote for Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential Election?

Answer 1

There are many arguments for why Barack Obama was popular with the electorate. He won in a landslide, so it is safe to say his message resonated with voters in 2008.

Mr. Obama's supporters would say he won because the country was tired of eight years of failed Republican policies, including an unnecessary and costly war in Iraq; President Bush had become increasingly unpopular, plus the Republican party was in the midst of several corruption scandals. People were ready for a change and they believed John McCain would just be like 4 more years of Bush. Further, Mr. McCain was much older, and seemed out of touch with the problems facing young people. He was not a very good speaker, and the average voter did not warm up to him. So, the public voted for change-- which meant Barack Obama. Mr. Obama's supporters would also say he was charismatic, dynamic, had a bold vision for improving the country, and was a very inspirational figure, especially for young people and minorities, who voted for him in large numbers. He also made excellent use of social media like Facebook and Twitter to mobilize youthful voters, something Mr. McCain did not do.

Barack Obama's opponents were very upset about John McCain losing. They blamed the so-called "liberal media," which they believed had been biased against Mr. McCain and overtly favored Mr. Obama. They accused the new president of not being an American citizen, or of having friends who were anti-American. They complained Mr. Obama lacked enough experience, and they said John McCain lost because many Americans wanted a black president rather than the most qualified president. It was a bitter campaign, and many of the hard feelings lingered even after the campaign was over.

Answer 2

People voted for Barack Obama because our country was in complete turmoil and need some improvement.

I disagree. People voted for him because he was black. I personally don't see how skin color effects the votes. Also, some people don't see that he has put us in debt from his taxes!

Answer 3

Because everyone wants someone to take cate of them. Americans (most) are lazy & if they can be supported & never have to work, they will vote for "free" every time.

They just are to dumb to see what the consequences were going to be. So very sad!

Answer 4

People that like him do so because he is the current president and they agree with the way he preforms('does politics') in his office.

Answer 5

Probably because they wanted him to become president. They liked him.