You did assume, and as I said previously the answer is "We Dont Know". Lack of data. I think its dangerous to make a hard assumption one way or another, the election was close enough that it is quite possible shenanigans won him the day - and its also possible that GOP shenanigans actually were more effectual and Obama won anyhow.

It is also technically possible that noone tried any shady shit - though considering the character of the people who wield power, and the literally trillions of dollars of loot at stake, I tend to subjectively rate this as the lowest probability.

Quit trying to make stupid "gotchas" out of serious issues.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)