We've wrapped up all of the best stories of 2008, and now it's time to say goodbye to President George W. Bush. In his last full year as president, Bush lame-ducked the spotlight and (a pair of Iraqi journalist's shoes), as the country and the world focused their attention on the election of a new president.
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Hillary Clinton may not have won the presidency, but she did prevail as CitizenSugar readers' favorite woman in power of 2008. With 45 percent of the votes going to Hillary, Condoleezza Rice placed a distant second with 17 percent.
While she won't start 2009 as the nation's first female president, Hillary will most likely be the face of America abroad, serving as the top-US diplomat.
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Matt Damon, who expressed his political opinions and also traveled to Haiti to help distribute food aid this year, is CitizenSugar readers' favorite celebrity campaigner of 2008. Matt made his support for Barack Obama public, even hitting the campaign trail to rally support. But he also didn't keep his disdain for Sarah Palin a secret.
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Former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer won CitizenSugar readers' pick for favorite political scandal, and it's easy to see why: His fall from grace tale is the stuff of Law and Order plotlines. In March, details emerged that suggested Spitzer spent tens of thousands of dollars on the NY call-girl service Emperors Club VIP, some putting the figure as high as $80,000. Days later he admitted to his part in the ring — turning him from just another governor to a media sensation.
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It was a tremendous year for Barack Obama. He was elected President, named Time's Person of the Year and even picked as CitizenSugar readers' favorite newsmaker of 2008.
Like the presidential election, it wasn't even a close call.
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