Nixon in 1968, unlike Obama 2008, was elected as a minority president with only 43 percent of the vote. Yet, in 1972, he won what, in some measures, was the most lopsided election in American history with 61 percent.

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This quote highlights the difference between the election outcomes of Richard Nixon in 1968 and 1972 and Barack Obama in 2008. In 1968, Nixon became president with only 43% of the vote, making him a minority president. However, he managed to significantly increase his popularity and support over the next four years, winning re-election in 1972 with a remarkable 61% of the vote, which is considered one of the most lopsided victories in American history. In contrast, Obama's election in 2008 didn't involve such a significant shift in voter support from his initial win.

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