Former presidents receive a pension equal to the salary of a Cabinet secretary (Executive Level I); as of 2020, it is $219,200 per year. The pension begins immediately after a president’s departure from office.
Just so, where did Obama retire too?
Obama left office in January 2017 and continues to reside in Washington, D.C.
Correspondingly, who did Barack Obama run against for president in 2008?
2008 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | John McCain |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Arizona |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Sarah Palin |
| Electoral vote | 365 | 173 |
Do former presidents have Secret Service?
How long do former presidents receive Secret Service protection after they leave office? In 1965, Congress authorized the Secret Service (Public Law 89-186) to protect a former president and his/her spouse during their lifetime, unless they decline protection.
What would you call the husband of a female president?
The term “First Gentleman” has also been used to describe the husband of a female president.
Can a president serve 10 years?
The Twenty-Second Amendment says a person can only be elected to be president two times for a total of eight years. It does make it possible for a person to serve up to ten years as president. This can happen if a person (most likely the Vice-President) takes over for a president who can no longer serve their term.
Do ex presidents have immunity?
Former Presidents’ Security Law: … According to a news article, the law states that former presidents are “immune from any prosecution for his actions during his term in accordance with the law.” (San Yamin Aung, Outgoing Parliament Approves Presidential Protection, Immunity Bill, Irrawaddy (Jan.
Who ran against Obama the first time?
2008 United States Presidential Election
| Party | Candidate | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barack Obama / Joe Biden | 52.93% |
| Republican | John McCain / Sarah Palin | 45.65% |
| Independent | Ralph Nader / Matt Gonzalez | 0.56% |
| Libertarian | Bob Barr / Wayne Allyn Root | 0.40% |
Who ran against Obama in the last election?
2012 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | Mitt Romney |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Massachusetts |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Paul Ryan |
| Electoral vote | 332 | 206 |
Who opposed Obama in 2012?
Along with his running mate, Vice President Joe Biden, Barack Obama was opposed in the general election by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, along with various minor candidates from other parties. The election took place on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.