Barack Obama 2008 presidential primary campaign in Indiana on May 6, he took the lead in committed superdelegates. The results in those two states made Obama the clear front-runner for the nomination, and he picked up endorsements from 26 superdelegates in the week after those primaries. On August 27 Barack Obama was awarded the Democratic presidential nomination by acclamation at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Various criticisms were made during the campaign concerning Obama's religious background and heritage, both by political opponents and by some members of the media. In 2004, conservative columnist Andy Martin issued a press release alleging that Obama had
2012 Democratic Party presidential candidates The following presidential candidates filed with the FEC, but either did not appear on any primary ballots or withdrew before the primary elections. The following individuals were the object of presidential speculation in past media reports, but did not signal an interest in running. The following individuals speculated to run for the Democratic Party's 2012 presidential nomination, announced they would not run. 2012 Democratic Party presidential candidates During the 2012 United States presidential election, 51 individuals sought the nomination of the Democratic Party. Incumbent President Barack Obama won the nomination unanimously at the 2012 Democratic National Convention and was re-elected