By the Numbers By Patrick Gavin FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailPrint January 5, 2009 5:00 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailPrint 8: The number of people who, during Brazil’s October elections, ran for office under the name “Barack Obama” 2: Number of days after Obama’s November victory that a baby was named “Obama.” Recommended Stories Gaza war takes center stage in Michigan Senate Democratic primaryChuck's in luck? Warning signs ahead for Republicans in next year's Senate racesChris Murphy says Trump is trying to 'exploit' recent political violent acts TagsPatrick W. Gavin Related Content News Fetterman blasts use of ‘extreme rhetoric,’ warns of calling people ‘Hitler’ or ‘fascist’ News What to know about Michigan Mormon church shooting Columnists A brief example of James Comey’s dishonesty News Michigan church shooter identified as one victim still in critical condition News Officials decry violence targeting places of worship after Michigan church attack