| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| LEAPYEAR | 2008 or 2012 |
| LEAP | .. year (2008 or 2012) |
| ROMNEY | McCain : 2008 :: ... : 2012 |
| PUTINRELIEVER | Medvedev from 2008 to 2012? |
| BIDEN | Name on 2008 and 2012 campaign posters |
| DNCS | 2012 in Charlotte and 2008 in Denver, e.g. |
| OBAMA | Time's Person of the Year for 2008 and 2012 |
