The democratic primary in 2008 is one of the most fascinating elections of american politics in modern times, which will be analyzed for generations to come. The first serious female presidential candidate from one major party and the first serious afro-american candidate for the oval office exited not only the democratic party but the whole global public.
As President Obama is now in 2014 in the midst of his second term and speculation as well as expectation are rising on a second run of his democratic rival from foe and fried of former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: So it is worth to examine the democratic race of the giants that put light in the biggest remaining glass celling’s of society race and gender. This paper will tell and analyze the democratic campaign from the Clinton perspective in 08 in the context of an anticipated second run in 2016.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Setting the Stage from January 20th 2007 till 3th January 2008
- The Iowa Caucuses
- Five days to New Hampshire
- Nevada and South Carolina
- Tsunami Tuesday
- Obama's post Super Tuesday Wave
- Junior Super Tuesday
- Pennsylvania
- 10 Game Change Indiana & North Carolina?
- 11 Endgame
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the Democratic primary race in the 2008 presidential election, focusing specifically on the campaign of Hillary Clinton. It explores the context of her candidacy, including the political climate and the rise of Barack Obama as her primary competitor. The paper analyzes Clinton's strategic decisions and the impact of key events on her campaign, ultimately offering insights into her potential future political ambitions.
- Hillary Clinton's campaign for the Democratic nomination in 2008
- The rise of Barack Obama as a frontrunner and potential challenger
- The dynamics of the Democratic primary race, including key events and strategies
- The role of public opinion and media coverage in shaping the race
- The potential implications of the 2008 campaign for Clinton's future political ambitions
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides a brief introduction to the topic, highlighting Hillary Clinton's political trajectory and the context surrounding her 2008 presidential campaign. It introduces the key players and sets the stage for the analysis that follows.
- Setting the Stage from January 20th 2007 till 3th January 2008: This chapter analyzes the initial phase of the 2008 Democratic primary, focusing on the early stages of the race and the emergence of Barack Obama as a serious contender. It discusses Clinton's early lead and the factors that contributed to her frontrunner status.
- The Iowa Caucuses: This chapter examines the crucial Iowa caucuses, where Clinton suffered a surprising loss to Obama. It analyzes the factors that contributed to this defeat and its implications for the overall campaign.
- Five days to New Hampshire: This chapter analyzes the period leading up to the New Hampshire primary, exploring the impact of the Iowa results on the race and Clinton's strategy to recover.
- Nevada and South Carolina: This chapter analyzes the early primary contests in Nevada and South Carolina, providing insights into the strategic decisions made by Clinton and her campaign team.
- Tsunami Tuesday: This chapter focuses on the series of primaries held on Super Tuesday, highlighting the significant shift in momentum towards Obama and its impact on Clinton's campaign.
- Obama's post Super Tuesday Wave: This chapter analyzes the period following Super Tuesday, exploring the consequences of Obama's momentum and Clinton's efforts to regain ground.
- Junior Super Tuesday: This chapter analyzes the series of primaries held on Junior Super Tuesday, exploring the dynamics of the race and Clinton's strategic decisions.
- Pennsylvania: This chapter examines the Pennsylvania primary, focusing on its importance and the strategies employed by Clinton and her campaign.
- 10 Game Change Indiana & North Carolina?: This chapter analyzes the primaries in Indiana and North Carolina, highlighting the potential impact of these contests on the overall race.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper delves into the key themes of the 2008 Democratic primary, particularly those related to Hillary Clinton's campaign, including the rise of Barack Obama, the role of public opinion and media coverage, and the impact of strategic decisions made by both campaigns. It also explores the potential implications of the 2008 race for Clinton's future political aspirations.
- Citar trabajo
- Oliver Märtin (Autor), 2014, The Frontrunner's Fall in the Democratic Primary 2008. Analyze of Clinton’s Run, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/300657
