Which is true of the election of 2008?

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The collapse of the economy in 2007 and the resulting financial crisis were major factors in the 2008 election, with voters looking for a candidate who could address the economic issues facing the country.

Answer: D 
 The Democrats were able to obtain 51 seats in the U.S. Senate, giving them a majority in the chamber.

The other choices are incorrect:
B) President Obama won with a significant margin of victory in both the popular vote and the Electoral College.
C) The Republicans actually lost seats in both the U.S. House and Senate.
E) President Bush's approval ratings were low in 2008, not high.

Which Is True of the Election of 2008