Who was Democratic nominee 2012?

President Barack Obama won the Democratic Party nomination by securing more than the required 2,383 delegates on April 3, 2012 after a series of primary elections and caucuses. He was formally nominated by the 2012 Democratic National Convention on September 5, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

How many votes did Ron Paul get in 2012?

2012 Republican National Convention (Presidential tally): Mitt Romney – 2,061 (90.16%) Ron Paul – 185 (8.09%)

Who was running for president in 2008?

2008 United States presidential election

What happened to Ron Paul 2012?

Paul remained active in the race through the 2012 Republican National Convention. Although he wasn’t named the 2012 Republican nominee, he did not officially end his campaign or endorse nominee Mitt Romney for president.

Who did Obama run against in the primary?

On August 27, 2008, at the Democratic National Convention, the Democratic Party formally nominated Barack Obama to run for the office of the President of the United States of America. Obama would go on to win the presidential election against Republican nominee John McCain.

Who ran for president in 2012 primary?

2012 Republican Party presidential primaries

How many votes did Ron Paul get in 1988?

He received 431,750 votes, which made up 0.47% of the overall vote.

What war was going on in 2008?

War in Afghanistan In September 2008, President Bush announced he would shift 4,500 U.S. troops from Iraq to the conflict in Afghanistan.

Who ran for president in 2001?

Republican candidate George W. Bush, the governor of Texas and eldest son of the 41st president, George H. W. Bush, won the election, defeating incumbent Vice President Al Gore.

Is Ron Paul retired?

In January 2013, Paul retired from Congress but still remains active on college campuses, giving speeches promoting his libertarian vision.