How was the election of 2008 important? A. It marks the first time a major political party has nominated an American woman for i
ts presidential candidate. B. It marks the first time a major political party has nominated an African American for its presidential candidate. C. It was the first time that a female candidate ran for vice president from a major party in the federal election. D. It was the first time that an African American ran for vice president from a major party in the federal election.
The election of 2008 was important because it was the first time a major political party has nominated an African American for it's presidential candidate. That candidate was Barack Obama and has served as the President of the United States for two full terms.
