Who was the Republican presidential candidate in 2008?

A. Howard Dean

O B. John McCain

O C. Karl Rove

O D. John Kerry

B

Explanation:

On March 4, 2008, John McCain became the Republican presumptive presidential nominee when he obtained the 1,191 delegates necessary to receive the party's nomination. Mike Huckabee announced his withdrawal from the race later in the evening. McCain's last remaining competitor in the race, Ron Paul, withdrew on June 12, 2008.