Who was the incumbent candidate for president in 2012?

Democratic nominee Incumbent President Barack Obama won the nomination unanimously at the 2012 Democratic National Convention and was re-elected as President in the general election by defeating Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

Who won Michigan in 2012?

Michigan was won by Democrat Barack Obama with 54.21% of the vote to Romney’s 44.71%, a victory margin of 9.5%.

Who was Obama’s contender in 2012?

Along with his running mate, Vice President Joe Biden, Barack Obama was opposed in the general election by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, along with various minor candidates from other parties. The election took place on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Did Obama win Michigan in 2008?

Michigan was won by Democratic nominee Barack Obama by a 16.5% margin of victory. Early on, the state was heavily targeted as a swing state. In the end, Obama won Michigan by a larger-than-expected margin of victory: 57.33% – 40.89%.

Is Michigan a good place to live?

Even Popular Science magazine has given it a seal of approval by noting that Michigan will be the best place to live in America by the year 2100. But its draw extends beyond the natural charm. Well-paying jobs and high-quality education are a recurrent theme in Michigan.