Who else was running for president in 2008?
Party nominees
Presidential candidate/running mate | Party | Campaign site |
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Barack Obama/Joe Biden (campaign) | Democratic, South Carolina United Citizens, New York Working Families | barackobama.com |
John McCain/Sarah Palin (campaign) | Republican, New York Independence, New York Conservative | johnmccain.com |
What happened George McGovern?
As a senator, McGovern was an example of modern American liberalism. In the general election McGovern lost to incumbent Richard Nixon in one of the biggest landslides in U.S. electoral history. Though re-elected to the Senate in 1968 and 1974, McGovern was defeated in his bid for a fourth term in 1980.
When did George McGovern run for president?
George McGovern 1972 presidential campaign
George McGovern for President | |
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Affiliation | Democratic Party |
Status | Announced: January 18, 1971 Official nominee: July 13, 1972 Lost election: November 7, 1972 |
Slogan | Come Home, America McGovern. Democrat. For the People |
Is James McGovern related to George McGovern?
Born and raised in Worcester, McGovern attended Worcester Academy. While in college he worked as a congressional intern and then aide to U.S. Senator George McGovern (to whom he was not related), a two-time presidential candidate for whom he campaigned.
Was there a presidential election in 1972?
The 1972 United States presidential election was the 47th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon from California defeated Democratic U.S. Senator George McGovern of South Dakota.
Who ran for president in the 1970s?
Post-12th Amendment: 1804–present
Year | Democratic-Republican candidate | Federalist candidate |
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1968 | Hubert Humphrey | Richard Nixon† |
1972 | George McGovern | Richard Nixon† |
1976 | Jimmy Carter† | Gerald Ford |
1980 | Jimmy Carter | Ronald Reagan† |
Is the 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty a good car?
Is the 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty a good car? According to CARFAX data, 10 car owners give the 2008 F-450 Super Duty an average of 4.2 stars out of 5. Those reviewers like its exterior and interior. How much is a 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty worth? The average CARFAX History Based Value of a 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty is $34,566.
What engines are available in the Ford F-450 Super Duty?
Three engines are available in the F-450 Super Duty, including a new diesel. The 6.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8 diesel replaces the 6.0-liter single-turbo diesel and produces 350 horsepower and 650 pounds-feet of torque; the 6.4-liter engine is compliant with new, stricter diesel emission regulations for 2008.
What is the towing capacity of a 2008 Ford F450?
With a maximum towing capacity of 24,000 pounds and dual rear wheels, the F-450 is Ford’s poster child for its Super Duty pickup trucks. The F-450 is a new trim level available to consumers for 2008; it was previously offered only as a commercial vehicle.
What kind of engine does a 2008 Ford F-250 have?
2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty Specifications. F250/350/450 Powertrain/Chassis. POWERTRAIN. 5.4L 3V Triton V-8. 6.8L Triton 3V V-10. 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel V-8. Engine Type. V-8, iron block, aluminum heads.