A large number of candidates initially entered the Democratic Party presidential primaries. After a few initial contests, the field narrowed to a contest between Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton, with eac[...]

Barack Obama President-elect of the United States Taking officeJanuary 20, 2009 Vice President Joe Biden (elect) Succeeding George W. Bush United States Senatorfrom Illinois In officeJanuary 3, 2005 – Nove[...]