Barack Obama’s election as president in 2008 is significant because he
a. drew his primary support from groups that were marginalized decades earlier.
b. relied on the Internet to get elected.
c. had one of the smallest campaign budgets of any modern candidate.
d. chose a female running mate.
e. won the Electoral College, but not the popular vote.
Answer: a. drew his primary support from groups that were marginalized decades earlier.
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