In 2008 President Barack Obama enjoyed widespread support among Democrats and others, despite what unique characteristic for a Presidential candidate?

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23 September, 16:59

In 2008 President Barack Obama enjoyed widespread support among Democrats and others, despite what unique characteristic for a Presidential candidate?

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Jaylen Mccullough · Answer 1

C) He was of mixed racial background.

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Barack Obama was the first Black Candidate to Lead a Major Political Party.

At the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Obama prevailed over Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, after a historic campaign.

By becoming the first African American presidential candidate for a major party, he broke racial barriers all over the world.