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In 2008, Mr. Obama's principal opponent was Republican John McCain, a senator from Arizona.
In 2012, President Obama's Republican opponent was former Massachusetts governor and business executive Mitt Romney.
In both elections, Mr. Obama won.
Third party candidates included Chuck Baldwin, Cynthia McKinney, and Bob Barr.
Since Barack Obama first needed to secure the Democratic nomination for president, his first opponent was Hillary Clinton. Once he got the nomination, his Republican opponent was John McCain. Obama defeated McCain and in November 2008, was elected president. In the 2012 election cycle, President Obama's opponent is former Massachusetts governor Willard "Mitt" Romney.
What else can I help you with?
Did Barack Obama get married or become president first?
Barack Obama was married before he ran for president.
Who ran against Obama in his second term?
Senator John McCain ran against Barack Obama for what became Obama's second term.
Barack Obama ran for president in what year?
2008
Who was the last African-American who ran for president?
It was Barack Obama.
What black ran for president of the United States?
Barack Obama.
WHO RAN AGAINST OBAMA THE SECOND TERM?
Senator John McCain ran against Barack Obama for what became Obama's second term.
What African American ran for the President of the United States?
Barack Obama
How did Barack Obama become famous before coming president?
it was because he was a senator in Illinois and then ran for president
What were the names of all the African American males who ran for president of the US?
Barack Obama
Who are the top running presidential candidates for the 2008 election?
In 2008, John McCain and Barack Obama ran for President. Barack Obama made history as the first black President ever elected.
Who were the candidates for us senate elections in 2008?
Barack Hussein Obama Obama ran for President and won. incorrect answer above
Has Barack Obama ran for president before 2008?
No -he's a new boy on the political block.
