How was the election of 2008 important? a. it marks the first time a major political party has nominated an american woman for its presidential candidate. b. it marks the first time a major political party has nominated an african american for its presidential candidate. c. it was the first time that a female candidate ran for vice president from a major party in the federal election. d. it was the first time that an african american ran for vice president from a major party in the federal election.