What war was McCain in?
Vietnam War
Was he in the army?
no
What was his job?
pilot
Were any of his family in the military?
yes
What branch?
the Navy
What happened to McCain while over there?
his plane was shot down and he became a prisoner of war
Did he have a choice in what happened to him?
yes
What was Obama doing at this time?
attending kindergarten in Indonesia
Who did Obama defeat in the primary?
Hillary Clinton
Which segment of the population were on her side?
working-class whites
Is the election expected to be an easy choice for most voters?
no
Is that because both candidates are disliked so much?
no
Is the economy humming along during this election?
no
Is the U.S. safe from international threats during this time?
no
What is Obama promising the people?
change and new ideas
Is he in the Senate or House?
the senate
Has he served many terms?
no
Is McCain in the senate or house?
senate
Is McCain's reputation one of timidness and caution?
no
When will the new President take the oath of office?
January 20