Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:President_Barack_Obama
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkb:Republican_Party |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
Obama supporters celebrated in Chicago
|
| gptkbp:closing_date |
Varied by state
|
| gptkbp:date |
November 4, 2008
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| gptkbp:defeated |
Barack Obama delivered a victory speech in Grant Park
|
| gptkbp:demographics |
High turnout among young voters
High turnout among African American voters High turnout among Hispanic voters |
| gptkbp:election_year |
Impact on future elections
Changes in party strategies Emergence of grassroots movements Predicted Obama victory |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
First African American president elected
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shift in American political landscape
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked a turning point in U. S. politics
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Election Night 2008
|
| gptkbp:key_issues |
gptkb:Iraq_War
Climate change Education reform Healthcare reform Economic crisis |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Increased political engagement among youth
Inspiration for future candidates Focus on diversity in politics Impact on Democratic Party's future direction Shift in media coverage of elections |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage by major news networks
|
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
Oprah Winfrey endorsed Obama
Beyoncé supported Obama Bruce Springsteen supported Obama Jay-Z supported Obama Will.i.am supported Obama |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:John_Mc_Cain
gptkb:President_Barack_Obama |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Mc Cain received 173 electoral votes
Obama won with 365 electoral votes |
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
John Mc Cain delivered a concession speech
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| gptkbp:significance |
Barack Obama elected as President of the United States
|
| gptkbp:state |
gptkb:Florida
gptkb:Indiana gptkb:North_Carolina gptkb:Ohio gptkb:Virginia |
| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
approximately 62% of eligible voters
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