Barack Obama was voted the most influential man of 2008
Who: Barack Obama What: He won the vote the most influential man of 2008 in an online poll When: 2008-10-23 Why: "a reflection of the interest the presidential race has ignited in the United States." Where: U.S The Top 10 on the AskMen.com Most Influential Men list: 1) Barack Obama (Democratic presidential nominee) 2) Steve Jobs (Apple CEO) 3) Michael Phelps (Olympic swimmer) 4) Robert Downey, Jr (actor) 5) Stephen Colbert (political TV commentator) 6) Gordon Ramsay (celebrity chef) 7) Christian Bale (actor) 8) Rob Kay ("Rock Band" video game designer) 9) Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer player) 10) John McCain (Republican presidential nominee) Read more