Obama Flashcards
(29 cards)
Where was Barack Obama from
Hawaii
What percentage of internet users was noted in 2007?
20% used the internet in 2007.
What platform was mentioned alongside internet usage?
YouTube was mentioned.
What percentage of 18-29 year-olds used the internet?
442% of 18-29 year-olds used the internet.
What was a key aspect of Obama’s campaign?
Obama’s campaign was inclusive.
What was the total number of donations attracted by Obama in 2004?
Obama attracted 1 million donations in 2004.
What percentage of Latino voters supported Obama?
65% of Latino voters supported Obama.
What percentage of the whole vote did Obama win?
Obama won 44% of the whole vote.
What percentage of Black Americans voted for Obama?
Obama won 98% of Black Americans’ votes.
When did the national elections take place?
The 2004 national elections took place in Chicago.
What was a significant event for Obama in 2004?
Obama won a seat in the U.S. Senate.
What was a turning point in Obama’s political career?
The turning point was in 2004.
Who were Obama’s main opponents in the 2008 election?
Sarah Palin and John McCain were his main opponents.
What role did Sarah Palin have in the election?
Sarah Palin was the running mate for John McCain.
When did Bill Clinton become active in the Democratic Party?
In 1992 during his presidency.
Where did Obama move to become active in politics?
Chicago.
What type of schooling did Obama participate in?
Christian schooling.
What happened to Obama’s parents?
His father left them and they got divorced in 1946.
Where did Obama study?
Harvard.
What issues did Obama focus on as an attorney?
Civil rights issues.
What role did Obama take on in 2004?
He was elected to the Illinois Senate.
What significant event occurred for Obama in 2004?
He delivered a keynote address at the Democratic Convention.
Where did Obama attend high school?
Punahou School.
What was Obama’s father’s profession?
Senior economist in the Kenyan government.
