On May 12, 2008, Barack Obama lost the West Virginia Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton by a wide margin, but the results also highlighted the racial tensions embedded in the U.S. electoral process. Despite the loss, Obama remained ahead in the delegate count and would soon clinch the nomination. The vote underscored the challenge of racial prejudice in American politics—even during a historic campaign. Obama\’s eventual election as the first Black U.S. president marked a major moment in U.S. history, but May 12 serves as a reminder of the obstacles he faced and overcame on the path to the White House.
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