The Election of 2008
between President Barack Obama and Senator John McCain is a classic example of
how the economy affects the political environment. Reports showed that in the
election of 2008 the economy was a top issue for voters. During the fall of
2008 news reports in the United States were saying that the economy was having
the most serious downturn since the Great Depression. In a time when the
average American was suffering financial problems at home, Senator John McCain
was portrayed as out of touch with current economic issues.
Senator John McCain
President Barack Obama
Electoral Map for the Presidential Election of 2012
Experts conclude
that the majority of Americans in 2008 blamed President Bush’s Republican
economic policies for the recession, thus Americans were opposed to electing
Senator John McCain because he harbored similar economic policies. The Election
of 2008 proved to be one of the most economically-influential elections in
United States history.
Citation:
FARNHAM, ALAN. "Obama: Will Bad Economy Cost Him Re-Election?" ABC News. ABC News Network, 05 June 2012. Web. 15 Dec. 2013. <http://abcnews.go.com/Business/2012_Elections/economy-swung-presidential-elections/story?id=16492691>.
"United States Presidential Election, 2008." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Dec. 2013. Web. 15 Dec. 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2008>.
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