HST300 CSU Presidential Election of November 4 2008 of Barack Obama Paper

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For the Portfolio Project, write a paper about a historical event that you or someone you know experienced from 1945 to the present.

It is imperative to research the event and place it into proper historical perspective.

For example, a person may have been raised during the 1960s civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama. Do not tell only the personal story but also examine and explain the events of the civil rights movement that influenced the personal story. In other words, the paper must not only tell the person's story but also represent the historical significance of the time and events.

This paper must include a discussion of the following topics:

  • A thorough summary of the personal story, including the incidents that took place and the key individuals involved.
  • The importance of the event in the larger scope of U.S. history. Explain the historical situation of the event.
  • How the event changed the daily life of the person from whose perspective you are writing.
  • The lasting legacy of the event in the U.S. and the world.

Your final deliverable should be 6-8 pages in length (excluding cover page and references) and formatted according to the APA GUIDELINES. Be sure to discuss and reference concepts taken from the assigned textbook reading and relevant research.

Be sure to discuss and reference concepts taken from the assigned textbook reading and relevant research. You must include a minimum of five resources, including

  • At least one primary resource (textbook or required reading)
  • At least one scholarly journal
  • Secondary resources (credible, academic, or professional references beyond the text or required course readings).

Remember, a strong paper must contain the following:

  • A clearly defined introduction, body with at least two main ideas, and a conclusion
  • Examples supporting your thesis
  • A forceful conclusion reiterating your main ideas

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Running Head: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Kirshay Mobley HST 300– U.S History from 1945 to present. Colorado State University – Global Campus Nick Ceh Mod 2 Portfolio Milestone: The Significance of the 2008 Presidential Election March 31, 2019 1 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2 The significance of the presidential election of November 4, 2008, which led to the declaration of President Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States was a unique one going by the historical incidences that were achieved. First, the presidential election was conducted at a time when the Iraq War, the Great Recession, Bailouts, and Financial Panic were among the key issues that required an immediate address. Besides, the presidential election turned out to be very historic given the fact that President Barack Obama received the highest number of votes than any other candidate in the history of the United States. The November 2008 presidential election of historic and bears significance to the history of the United States because it was the first election that ensured results were posted directly by individual states through the use of certificate of assessment to declare the popular votes. For the first time in the history of the United States, Nebraska State split its collegiate and popular votes between President Barack Obama and his opponent. Based on the 2004 election patterns, the 2008 presidential election saw over 9 States change their allegiance, thus contributing to the significance win by President Barack Obama. Not forgetting that the 2008 presidential election was the first to be won by an African American and was also the first time when two sitting senators were competing against each other. Neither an incumbent president nor vice president ran for the office of the president during the 2008 election, unlike the previous elections. Besides, this was the first election in history that saw the Republican nominate a woman as its vice president. I have selected this topic for my portfolio project because it brings the Obama factor into perspective, given the impact that the 2008 presidential election had on the future rights of citizens to vote. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 3 References Crotty, W. J. (2015). Winning the presidency in 2008. Routledge. Depetris-Chauvin, E. (2015). Fear of Obama: An empirical study of the demand for guns and the US 2008 presidential election. Journal of Public Economics, 130, 66-79. Kaiser, C. R., Drury, B. J., Spalding, K. E., Cheryan, S., & O’Brien, L. T. (2009). The ironic consequences of Obama’s election: Decreased support for social justice. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45(3), 556-559. Lopez, M. H. (2008). The Hispanic vote in the 2008 election. Washington, DC: Pew Hispanic Center. Stanton, S. J., LaBar, K. S., Saini, E. K., Kuhn, C. M., & Beehner, J. C. (2010). Stressful politics: Voters’ cortisol responses to the outcome of the 2008 United States presidential election. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 35(5), 768-774. Running Head: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Kirshay Mobley HST 300– U.S History from 1945 to present. Colorado State University – Global Campus Nick Ceh Mod 4 Portfolio Milestone: Annotated Bibliography The Significance of the 2008 Presidential Election April 14, 2019 1 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2 An annotated bibliography for Portfolio Project Crotty, W. J. (2015). Winning the presidency in 2008. Routledge. This article examines how the 2008 presidential election was conducted and the circumstances that determined the outcome. It examines the effort of each candidate in the struggle to win the presidency during this historic presidential election, giving an insight into what could be unique about the election. This article is pertinent to the project because it will be used as the basis of highlighting what the presidential candidates considered essential to boost their chances of winning the elections and how such factors relate to the U.S history. Depetris-Chauvin, E. (2015). Fear of Obama: An empirical study of the demand for guns and the US 2008 presidential election. Journal of Public Economics, 130, 66-79. This article examines the Obama phobia surrounding the 2008 presidential elections. It provides an overview of how the perceptions of the voters over a possible Obama victory in the election played a key role in voter turnout. The article is pertinent to this portfolio topic because it would be used to examine how party manifestos, policies, and issues were used to mobilize emotional support to motivate a high voter turnout during the presidential election. In particular, this article will be used to evaluate the empirical implication of gun policy to the outcome of the 2008 presidential election. Kaiser, C. R., Drury, B. J., Spalding, K. E., Cheryan, S., & O’Brien, L. T. (2009). The ironic consequences of Obama’s election: Decreased support for social justice. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45(3), 556-559. This article examines the irony behind the victory of President Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential elections. In particular, the paper tries to portray that despite the fact that Obama had little chances of winning the presidential election, the circumstances surrounding the THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 3 2008 presidential election made his victory inevitable. This article is pertinent to this portfolio topic because it will be used to examine how the decreased support for social justice in the United States played a big role in determining the outcome of the presidential election. Lopez, M. H. (2008). The Hispanic vote in the 2008 election. Washington, DC: Pew Hispanic Center. This article examines the role of the Hispanic vote in the outcome of the 2008 presidential election. It puts to test how votes from the minority communities were influential in determining the voting dynamics in this historic election. The article is pertinent to this portfolio project because it provides an overview of the political alignment of various ethnic groups and communities in the 2008 presidential election. Such information would be essential in determining how demographic factors played a key role in the outcome of the 2008 presidential election and their effect on the historic election. Stanton, S. J., LaBar, K. S., Saini, E. K., Kuhn, C. M., & Beehner, J. C. (2010). Stressful politics: Voters’ cortisol responses to the outcome of the 2008 United States presidential election. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 35(5), 768-774. This article examines the stressful events that characterized the 2008 presidential elections. It analyzes the cortisol response of voters to the outcome of the historic presidential election that was won by President Barack Obama. The article is pertinent to this portfolio project because it provides a framework of identifying the key issues that the voters felt were significant and could have determined the outcome of the presidential election. Based on such cortisol responses, this article will examine the issues made the historic presidential election significant to the United States. Running Head: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Kirshay Mobley HST 300– U.S History from 1945 to present. Colorado State University – Global Campus Nick Ceh Mod 5 Critical Thinking: Mass Media May 9, 2019 1 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2 The Significance of the 2008 Presidential Election The Significance of the 2008 Presidential Election In November fourth 2008, presidential elections were held in the United States and Barack Obama won. These particular elections were of great significance as many things happened that rewrote history. First, each state posted results directly using certificates of assessment to determine the popular vote. Secondly, this was a significant time because for the first time in American history a black president was elected. This election took place at a time when there were very pressing issues at hand that required immediate solutions such as the financial panic, the Iraq war and bailouts. These issues were a great factor in determining the people’s choice for the presidency. MAJOR TOPICS • Changing voter allegiance o Nebraska State split its collegiate and popular o Over 9 States change their allegiance, o The political alignment of various ethnic groups and communities o The demographic factors that determined the outcome of the election • Campaign, policies, and voting process THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 3 o The first election that ensured results were posted directly by individual states o The stressful events of the 2008 presidential elections. o The cortisol response of voters to the outcome of the 2008 presidential election o The framework of identifying the key that determined the outcome of the presidential election. • Demographic dynamics o The first to be won by an African American o The first time when two sitting senators were competing against each other. o Failure on the incumbent president and vice president ran for the office o Republican nominate a woman as its vice president. o The role of the Hispanic vote in the outcome of the 2008 presidential election. o Impact of the minority communities in the election outcome • Conclusion o Restatement of thesis o Review of major issues in the 2008 presidential election o Its relevance, significance, and implication to the current society o Concluding remarks Resources Lopez, M. H. (2008). The Hispanic vote in the 2008 election. Washington, DC: Pew Hispanic Center. This article is helpful because it examines how the Hispanic votes influenced the outcome of the election. The article proves significant because it brings out how people aligned themselves in THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 4 ethnic groups to support a specific presidential candidate. This information is vital in determining the vital role demographic factors played in influencing the outcome of the election. Crotty, W. J. (2015). Winning the presidency in 2008. Routledge. This article is important because it discusses how the elections were carried out and the various circumstances that determined the final results. The article sheds light on how each candidate put effort to emerge as the winner while creating awareness about what made this election unique. It is an important to this article because it explains various factors the candidates thought would earn them a political advantage and how these factors relate to the history of the United States. Kaiser, C. R., Drury, B. J., Spalding, K. E., Cheryan, S., & O’Brien, L. T. (2009). The ironic consequences of Obama’s election: Decreased support for social justice. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45(3), 556-559. The article observes how a victory for President Barack Obama was unexpected. In the article, we see how the events surrounding the elections favored him despite having little chances of winning the election. The importance of this article to the portfolio is that it brings out how the final results were influenced by a decrease in support for social justice.
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Introduction
Summary of the Event
Importance of Obama’s Election and Historical Situation
How the Event Changed Daily Life
Legacy of the Event
Conclusion
References


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PRESIDENT OBAMA 2008 ELECTION
President Obama 2008 Election
Introduction
The general elections of 2008 were held on the 4th of November, and the winner of this
election was the Democratic Party headed by Barrack Obama. Obama defeated Republican
candidate John McCain ion this election using the theme of change for the American nation. The
election of Obama led to a public celebration and especially so because the nation was
undergoing much crisis before the election took place (Simien, 2015). The election was based on
the general’s public wishes of change and reform in Washington as well as the policies of
outgoing president George Bush. It was the first president since 1952 in which the elections did
not include the current president or the current vice president as candidates.
Summary of the Event
Democratic Candidate Barrack Obama who was the former senator of Illinois defeated
Republican John McCain. During this election, there were nine states that changed allegiance,
and these had previously voted for the Republicans in the previous election. There were chosen
voters in every one of the 50 states and the region of Colombia and these vouched for the leader
Obama (Simien, 2015). The choices were made before the joint meeting of Congress on the 8th
of January in 2009 and Obama has 365 votes while McCain had 173.McCain was victorious in
Nebraska, but Obama got the vote of the electorate through gaining the people’s vote in the 2nd
Congressional District. It was the initial times that Nebraska had divided its election vote since
1992. During this vote president, Obama has gotten more votes than any other candidates in the
previous past
Importance of Obama’s Election and Historical Situation

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PRESIDENT OBAMA 2008 ELECTION
The 2008 electoral campaign was the longest and the most expensive in history and it as
the first election pitting two senators running against each other. On the side of the Democratic
Party, there was Hillary Clinton and Senator Barrack Obama while the Republican side saw John
McCain battle against the Alaska Govern on Sarah Palin. The background of Obama was very
different from the traditional path followed by other presidents. In the run-up to this election.
Obama was relatively unknown by most of the public. The Democratic presidential contest led to
many conversations and at the same time, it energized the Democratic base (Freie, 2015). The
race between Obama,...


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