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What happened in the 2012 election?
Democratic President Barack Obama won election to a second term, though the Republican Party retained control of the House of Representatives. Obama defeated Republican nominee Mitt Romney to win a second term, taking 51.1 percent of the popular vote and 332 of the 538 electoral votes.
Who was president in March 2012?
Presidency of Barack Obama
| Party | Democratic |
| Election | 2008 2012 |
| Seat | White House |
| Donald Trump → | |
| Seal of the President |
Who ran against Obama 2012?
Obama sought re-election for a second term in 2012, running virtually unopposed in the Democratic primaries. His opponent in the general election was former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney. Obama won 332 electoral votes, defeating Romney who gained 206.
Who ran against Obama first time?
2008 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | John McCain |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Arizona |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Sarah Palin |
| Electoral vote | 365 | 173 |
Who ran against Obama?
Popular vote
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Hillary Clinton | 18,225,175 |
| Barack Obama | 17,988,182 |
| John Edwards | 1,006,275 |
| Uncommitted | 299,610 |
Who ran for president in 2004?
2004 United States presidential election
| Nominee | George W. Bush | John Kerry |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Home state | Texas | Massachusetts |
| Running mate | Dick Cheney | John Edwards |
| Electoral vote | 286 | 251 |
Who ran against Obama the first time?
Who ran for president in 1996?
1996 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Bill Clinton | Bob Dole |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Arkansas | Kansas |
| Running mate | Al Gore | Jack Kemp |
| Electoral vote | 379 | 159 |
Do presidents get paid for life?
The Secretary of the Treasury pays a taxable pension to the president. Former presidents receive a pension equal to the salary of a Cabinet secretary (Executive Level I); as of 2020, it is $219,200 per year. The pension begins immediately after a president’s departure from office.