What Bush left for Obama?

Presidential transition of Barack Obama

Outgoing President George W. Bush (left) and President-elect Barack Obama (right) meet in the Oval Office of the White House as part of the presidential transition
Formation	November 4, 2008
Dissolved	January 20, 2009
Type	Quasi-governmental–private
Purpose	Presidential transition

Who opposed George W Bush?

Bush continued to campaign across the country and touted his record as Governor of Texas. During his campaign, Bush criticized his Democratic opponent, incumbent Vice President Al Gore, over gun control and taxation. When the election returns were tallied on November 7, Bush had won 29 states, including Florida.

When did Bush transition start?

Presidential transition of George W. Bush

Outgoing President Bill Clinton (right) and President-elect George W. Bush (left) meet in the Oval Office of the White House as part of the Presidential transition on December 19, 2000
Formation	December 12, 2000
Dissolved	January 20, 2001
Type	Quasi-governmental–private

When did Obama vacate his Senate seat?

The United States Senate career of Barack Obama began on January 3, 2005, and ended on November 16, 2008. He resigned his seat in the U.S. Senate upon being elected President of the United States.