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.