An Historic Election, Regardless of Outcome

The 2008 presidential election is an historic election--providing lots of "firsts" no matter who would win. Here's a few, though this is not an exhaustive list.

If McCain/Palin Win

• John McCain would be the first septagenarian (72) and oldest to be elected.


• McCain would be the first Vietnam vet elected to either to the presidency or vice presidency.


• McCain would be the first Arizonan to win the presidency or vice presidency.


• Sarah Palin would be the first female vice president.


• Palin would be the first Alaskan to win the presidency or vice presidency.
  

If Obama/Biden Win

• Barack Obama would be the first African-American to be elected.


• Obama would be the first President born in Hawaii.


• Joe Biden would be the first Roman Catholic vice president.


• Biden would be the first president or VP from Delaware.