Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
engagement with local organizations
use of social media extensive outreach to rural voters focus on personal interactions intensive ground game targeted outreach to urban voters targeting specific voter blocs |
| gptkbp:charity_work |
donor engagement was crucial
fundraising impacted campaign viability significant fundraising efforts prior to the caucus |
| gptkbp:committee |
analyzed by political commentators
complex and unique compared to primaries influenced campaign strategies moving forward involves realignment process for undecided voters led to discussions on electability require public declaration of support |
| gptkbp:demographics |
diverse age groups
high levels of youth participation significant participation from independents |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:New_Hampshire_primary
|
| gptkbp:held_in |
January 3, 2008
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the U. S. presidential primary process
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
candidates focused on key issues during debates
debates held prior to the caucus debates shaped public opinion |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first test of candidate viability
tradition of Iowa caucuses in U. S. politics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2008 Iowa caucuses
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased visibility for candidates
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent primaries and caucuses
|
| gptkbp:location |
various precincts across Iowa
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive national media coverage
|
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Mitt_Romney
gptkb:John_Edwards gptkb:Hillary_Clinton gptkb:Ron_Paul |
| gptkbp:outcome |
set the tone for the Democratic race
shaped the Republican race dynamics |
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Mike_Huckabee
|
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
candidates delivered speeches to supporters
emphasis on grassroots support focus on key issues like healthcare and economy |
| gptkbp:result |
Huckabee's victory surprised many political analysts
Obama's victory led to increased momentum |
| gptkbp:significance |
first major electoral event of the 2008 presidential election cycle
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
influenced voter perceptions
received endorsements from key figures strategic endorsements from local leaders |
| gptkbp:state |
gptkb:Iowa
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| gptkbp:technique |
public voting
|
| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
approximately 115,000
approximately 239,000 candidates encouraged voter participation community events leading up to the caucus final polls were closely watched high levels of engagement among participants polling data influenced campaign strategies polls indicated shifting voter preferences |
| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:President_Barack_Obama
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Iowa_Democratic_Party
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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