The 2008 Obama presidential campaign fundamentally changed the way political campaigns are conducted. While the road to victory was long, millions of Americans brought extraordinary dedication to electing the nation’s 44th president. After winning the election on November 4, 2008, President Obama called his campaign manager, David Plouffe, “the unsung hero” who built the best political campaign in the history of the United States. Plouffe is widely credited with masterminding the winning strategy and building a team that delivered unprecedented results.