In which way was the presidential election of 2008 unique in American history? A. Al Gore was the first third-party candidate to win a majority of the popular vote. B. John McCain was the first veteran of the armed forces to be nominated for president by a major political party. C. George W. Bush was the first president to be elected to a third consecutive term of office. D. Hilary Clinton was the first woman to be a close contender for a major party's presidential nomination.