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Was the 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island convened to fill a newly established Senate seat?
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island was not held to fill a newly created seat; rather, it was a regularly scheduled election to fill an existing seat.
Did the general election for the U.S. Senate seat in Rhode Island occur in early 2008?
Answer: False
Explanation: The general election for the U.S. Senate seat in Rhode Island was held on November 4, 2008, which is not considered early 2008.
Did the 2008 election determine representation for Rhode Island in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the 2008 election determined representation for Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate, not the U.S. House of Representatives.
Was the date of the general election for the Rhode Island U.S. Senate seat November 4, 2008?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, the general election for the U.S. Senate seat in Rhode Island was held on November 4, 2008.
What was the primary objective of the 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island, as detailed in the provided information?
Answer: To elect a U.S. Senator to represent Rhode Island.
Explanation: The primary objective of the 2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island was to select a representative for the state within the United States Senate, thereby determining the individual who would serve in the federal legislative body for the ensuing term.
On what specific date did the general election for the Rhode Island U.S. Senate seat occur?
Answer: November 4, 2008
Explanation: The general election for the Rhode Island U.S. Senate seat was held on November 4, 2008.
What was the total voter turnout recorded for the general election?
Answer: 436,818
Explanation: The total voter turnout for the general election was 436,818.
Was Lincoln Chafee the incumbent U.S. Senator from Rhode Island who sought re-election in the 2008 election cycle?
Answer: False
Explanation: Lincoln Chafee was not the incumbent U.S. Senator from Rhode Island seeking re-election in 2008; the incumbent was Jack Reed.
Did the Democratic primary for the Rhode Island Senate seat in 2008 include only the incumbent, Jack Reed, as a candidate?
Answer: False
Explanation: The Democratic primary for the Rhode Island Senate seat featured both the incumbent, Jack Reed, and challenger Chris Young.
Was Chris Young the victor of the Democratic primary election for the U.S. Senate seat in Rhode Island?
Answer: False
Explanation: Chris Young did not win the Democratic primary election; Jack Reed was the victor.
Did Chris Young receive more than 7,000 votes in the Democratic primary?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Chris Young received 7,277 votes in the Democratic primary, which exceeds 7,000.
Was Robert Tingle the Democratic nominee who challenged Jack Reed in the general election?
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Tingle was the Republican nominee challenging Jack Reed in the general election, not the Democratic nominee.
Had Robert Tingle previously contested federal office in Rhode Island prior to the 2008 election?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Robert Tingle had previously run for federal office in Rhode Island, including a prior Senate nomination in 2002 and a U.S. House nomination in 2000.
Was Robert Tingle's occupation listed as a casino supervisor at Foxwoods Resort Casino?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Robert Tingle's occupation was identified as a pit boss, a type of casino supervisor, at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Was Jack Reed serving his second term as Senator immediately prior to the 2008 election?
Answer: False
Explanation: Jack Reed was not serving his second term as Senator before the 2008 election; he was seeking re-election for his third term, indicating he had completed his second term.
Did Robert Tingle's prior electoral experience include running for the U.S. House of Representatives?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Robert Tingle's prior experience included running for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, in addition to his Senate bids.
Was the total number of votes cast in the Democratic primary election greater than 50,000?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, the total voter turnout for the Democratic primary was 55,315 votes, which is over 50,000.
Was Robert Tingle employed as a supervisor within the gaming industry?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Robert Tingle was employed as a pit boss, a supervisory role, at Foxwoods Resort Casino, which is within the gaming industry.
Was the total voter turnout in the Democratic primary 13.2%?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the total voter turnout in the Democratic primary was 55,315 votes; 13.2% represented Chris Young's share of those votes, not the total turnout percentage.
Was the general election primarily contested between Jack Reed and Chris Young?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the general election was primarily contested between Jack Reed (Democrat) and Robert Tingle (Republican), not Chris Young.
Who held the position of incumbent U.S. Senator from Rhode Island at the time of the 2008 election?
Answer: Jack Reed
Explanation: Jack Reed was the incumbent U.S. Senator from Rhode Island at the time of the 2008 election, seeking re-election.
Who was the Republican nominee who challenged Jack Reed in the general election?
Answer: Robert Tingle
Explanation: Robert Tingle was the Republican nominee challenging Jack Reed in the general election.
What occupation was listed for Robert Tingle prior to or during the election campaign?
Answer: Pit Boss at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Explanation: Robert Tingle's occupation was listed as a pit boss at Foxwoods Resort Casino, indicating his role within the gaming industry.
For which federal office had Robert Tingle previously been a nominee before the 2008 election?
Answer: U.S. House of Representatives
Explanation: Prior to the 2008 election, Robert Tingle had been a nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, in addition to his Senate nominations.
What was the total number of votes cast in the Democratic primary election?
Answer: 55,315
Explanation: The total vote count in the Democratic primary election was 55,315.
What is the definition of a "perennial candidate," as exemplified by Chris Young's participation?
Answer: He frequently runs for office but rarely wins.
Explanation: A "perennial candidate," such as Chris Young, is an individual who frequently seeks political office but has a history of not winning elections.
Did Jack Reed secure re-election to his third term as U.S. Senator for Rhode Island in the 2008 election?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Jack Reed won re-election to his third term as U.S. Senator for Rhode Island in the 2008 election.
Did political analysts predict the 2008 Rhode Island Senate race to be highly competitive?
Answer: False
Explanation: Political analysts predicted the 2008 Rhode Island Senate race would be a 'Safe D' (Safe Democratic) outcome, indicating it was not expected to be highly competitive.
Did a poll conducted in July 2008 indicate that Robert Tingle was leading Jack Reed?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, a poll conducted in July 2008 showed Jack Reed leading Robert Tingle by a significant margin.
Did Jack Reed receive approximately 73% of the vote in the general election?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Jack Reed secured approximately 73.40% of the vote in the general election.
Did Robert Tingle receive just over one-quarter of the total votes cast in the general election?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, Robert Tingle received 26.60% of the total votes cast in the general election, which is just over one-quarter.
Was Jack Reed's margin of victory less than 100,000 votes?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, Jack Reed's margin of victory was 204,470 votes, which is substantially more than 100,000 votes.
Was Jack Reed's victory margin over 40% of the total votes cast?
Answer: False
Explanation: The statement that Jack Reed's victory margin was over 40% of the total votes cast is incorrect. While the margin was significant, the provided data does not support this specific assertion as true.
What percentage of the vote did Jack Reed receive in the Democratic primary election?
Answer: 86.8%
Explanation: Jack Reed secured 86.8% of the vote in the Democratic primary election, indicating a decisive victory within his party.
Did Jack Reed secure his second term in the 2008 election?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, Jack Reed secured his third term in the 2008 election, having already completed his second term.
Which statement most accurately characterizes the outcome of the 2008 Rhode Island Senate election?
Answer: Jack Reed won re-election to his third term.
Explanation: The outcome of the 2008 Rhode Island Senate election was that incumbent Jack Reed successfully won re-election to his third term.
What was the consensus prediction from major political analysis organizations regarding the competitiveness of the 2008 Rhode Island Senate race?
Answer: A "Safe D" (Safe Democratic) victory
Explanation: Major political analysis organizations predicted the 2008 Rhode Island Senate race would result in a "Safe D" (Safe Democratic) victory, indicating a strong likelihood of the Democratic candidate winning.
According to a poll conducted in July 2008, what was the approximate vote percentage attributed to Jack Reed?
Answer: 72%
Explanation: A poll administered in July 2008 indicated that Jack Reed held approximately 72% of the vote.
What was the total number of votes received by Jack Reed in the general election?
Answer: 320,644
Explanation: Jack Reed received 320,644 votes in the general election, securing his victory.
What percentage of the total vote did Robert Tingle receive in the general election?
Answer: 26.60%
Explanation: Robert Tingle received 26.60% of the vote in the general election.
What was the margin of victory for Jack Reed over Robert Tingle in the general election?
Answer: 204,470 votes
Explanation: Jack Reed's margin of victory over Robert Tingle in the general election was 204,470 votes.
Does a "Safe D" rating in election analysis imply that the Republican candidate was heavily favored to win?
Answer: False
Explanation: A "Safe D" rating indicates that the Democratic candidate was heavily favored to win, suggesting a low likelihood of the Republican candidate prevailing.
Does the term "Democratic hold" signify that the Senate seat remained under Republican control?
Answer: False
Explanation: A "Democratic hold" signifies that the Democratic Party retained control of an existing Senate seat, not that it remained under Republican control.
Do the maps presented in the infobox illustrate the geographical distribution of votes by county?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, the maps labeled "County results" and "Municipality results" illustrate the geographical distribution of votes by county and municipality within Rhode Island.
Does the color-coding on the maps primarily indicate the percentage of votes received by the Republican candidate?
Answer: False
Explanation: The color-coding on the maps primarily indicates the percentage of votes received by the Democratic candidate, Jack Reed, not the Republican candidate.
Does the "See also" section provide links to related elections from different years?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, the "See also" section typically provides links to related articles, such as the main article for the "2008 United States Senate elections," offering broader context.
Does the presence of archived links in the "External links" section suggest that the original content may no longer be available?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, archived links in the "External links" section typically indicate that the original source material may no longer be accessible online.
Does the navbox at the bottom of the page list only Senate elections from the year 2008?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the navbox at the bottom lists various elections from 2008, including Presidential, Senate, House, Gubernatorial, and state legislative elections, not solely Senate elections from that year.
Does the image of the Rhode Island flag within the infobox serve to identify the specific candidates in the election?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the image of the Rhode Island flag in the infobox signifies the state the election pertains to, not the specific candidates involved.
Was the 3x4 SVG file image utilized as a placeholder for Robert Tingle's portrait?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, the 3x4 SVG file image was used as a placeholder for Robert Tingle's portrait, likely due to the unavailability of an actual photograph.
Does the term "incumbent" refer to a candidate challenging the current officeholder?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the term "incumbent" refers to the current officeholder who is seeking re-election, not a challenger.
Does the ±% symbol in election results tables indicate the change in vote percentage compared to the previous election cycle?
Answer: True
Explanation: Yes, the ±% symbol in election results tables signifies the change in the vote percentage compared to the previous election cycle.
Does the "Municipality results" map display vote distribution across Rhode Island's counties?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the "Municipality results" map shows vote distribution at the municipal level, while a separate "County results" map illustrates distribution across Rhode Island's counties.
Does the "← 2002" link in the infobox navigate to the next Senate election following 2008?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the "← 2002" link navigates to the previous Senate election in Rhode Island, not the next one after 2008.
Does the "Summary" field within the infobox title offer a detailed breakdown of vote counts?
Answer: False
Explanation: No, the "Summary" field in the infobox title, such as "2008 United States Senate election in Rhode Island," provides a concise description of the event, not a detailed breakdown of vote counts.
What does the term "Democratic hold" signify within the context of election reporting?
Answer: The Democratic party retained control of an existing Senate seat.
Explanation: In election reporting, a "Democratic hold" signifies that the Democratic Party successfully retained control of an existing Senate seat, meaning the incumbent or party candidate won re-election.
What does the presence of archived links within the "External links" section typically imply regarding the source material?
Answer: The original source material may no longer be available online.
Explanation: The presence of archived links in the "External links" section usually implies that the original source material may no longer be available or accessible at its original URL.
What categories of elections are included within the bottom navigation box (navbox)?
Answer: Presidential, Senate, House, Gubernatorial, and state legislative elections across the US in 2008.
Explanation: The bottom navbox includes a comprehensive list of major U.S. elections from 2008, encompassing Presidential, Senate, House, Gubernatorial, and state legislative contests.
What does the symbol ±% denote within the context of election results tables?
Answer: The change in vote percentage compared to the previous election.
Explanation: The ±% symbol within election results tables indicates the variation in the vote percentage compared to the results of the preceding election cycle.