Article Two of the United States Constitution provides that the President and Vice President of the United States must be natural-born citizens of the United States, at least 35 … See more

Issues
Iraq
The unpopular war in Iraq was a key issue during the campaign before the economic crisis. … See more

Voter suppression allegations
Allegations of voter list purges using unlawful criteria caused controversy in at least six swing states: Colorado, Indiana, Ohio, See more

Of the 3,154 counties/districts/independent cities making returns, McCain won the most popular votes in 2,270 (71.97%) while Obama carried 884 (28.03%).
Popular vote totals … See more

Democratic Party nomination
Candidate
Withdrawn candidates
Before the primaries
Media speculation had begun almost immediately after the results of the 2004 presidential election See more

Fundraising
Howard Dean collected large contributions through the Internet in his 2004 primary run. … See more

Election Day was on November 4, 2008. The majority of states allowed early voting, with all states allowing some form of absentee voting. Voters cast votes for listed presidential … See more