History of the United States II / Unit 17 USH2 2438 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Election of 2008
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The idea
In two thousand eight Barack Obama defeated John McCain, winning ninety-five percent of the African American vote and forty-four percent of the White vote, the anchor records.
In practice
McCain's running mate, Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, whose television interviews convinced many voters she was not prepared, the anchor says.
Where people slip
The Yawp says resentment at the bank bailouts contributed to Obama's election.
Your place on the trail
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