Who was the incumbent?
George W. Bush
Which party?
Republican
Was he eligible to run?
No
Why not?
Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution
Who got the Republican nomination?
John McCain
By when?
March 2008
Who was one person competiting on the democratic side?
Barack Obama
And the other?
Hillary Clinton
Who was chosen?
Obama
when?
early June
What was the  main focus?
the Iraq War
Was Bush popular?
No
Was the economy going well?
No
What was it the beginning of?
the Great Recession
When was the 56th presidential election?
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
What day of the week was that?
Tuesday
Was Obama a senator?
Yes
From where?
Illinois
who was his running mate?
Joe Biden
Was he a senator?
Yes