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Republicans Confront Formidable Task Ahead
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5.11.2008 |
Washington Post: Politics |
| For the first time in 16 years, Republicans will wake up this morning shut out on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, and party leaders are already girding for the recriminations.

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Obama Wins and Redefines What It Means to Be American
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5.11.2008 |
AlterNet |
| So who's a real American now? |
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LITTWIN: Obama's victory redefines America
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5.11.2008 |
Rocky Mountain News: Government and Politics |
| In a moment — but one that took nearly two years to complete — everything changed. |
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Americans, Europeans join to watch historic election - Feature
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5.11.2008 |
Earth Times |
| Warsaw - American expatriates and Europeans stayed out late to watch the US presidential elections results come in on big TV screens, see Democratic candidate Barack Obama clinch the presidency and debate the historic election... |
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Europeans celebrate Obama victory - Feature
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5.11.2008 |
Earth Times |
| Berlin - Europeans turned the US elections into an all-night party with supporters of Barack Obama rewarded by news of his presidential win in the wee hours of Wednesday. Across the continent, expatriates, political supporters or those who simply wan... |
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Obama's victory is a mandate for change
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5.11.2008 |
LA Times: Opinion |
The nation's choice for president is a historic opportunity to restore American principles and return to greatness.
Campaigns divide, and this one has been no exception. But if campaigns present choices, elections are the occasion for reunification. On Tuesday night, the struggle ended with a convincing victory that altered the contours of the electoral map and movingly reminded us of the greatness in our history. |
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Near-flawless run is credited in victory
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5.11.2008 |
International Herald Tribune: Front Page |
| The disciplined and nimble Obama team marched through a presidential contest of historic intensity making remarkably few stumbles. |
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Democrats increase their strength in the House, but lose some races
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5.11.2008 |
International Herald Tribune: Front Page |
| House Democrats expanded their numbers on Tuesday, giving Speaker Nancy Pelosi more maneuvering room as she seeks to forge ahead with the Democratic agenda. |
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Democrats widen their Senate edge to a solid majority
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5.11.2008 |
International Herald Tribune: Front Page |
| Democrats expanded their slim control of the Senate to a solid majority when they picked up at least five seats. |
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The economy dominates voter's concerns
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5.11.2008 |
Minnesota Public Radio: Politics |
The economy was by far the biggest issue among Minnesota voters as they headed to the polls yesterday. |
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The After. The Before. The Future, Present, and Past.
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5.11.2008 |
NewsTrust Yahoo Pipes Feed |
| The Day After and the Day After That, We’ll Fight On.
Like yesterday and tomorrow, the sun rises today. The landscape this morning, early as I post, looks much different from yesterday.
Congratulations to Barack Obama who has made history and proven we are nation that has moved beyond the need for quotas and affirmative action. The thirty years Sandra Day O’Connor speculated we might need before reconsidering affirmative action came a hell of a lot earlier than she thought.
A few weeks ago in Sunday School our teacher pointed out that many people confuse the church for a hospital. People come in to take care of their problems, share sympathies with like minded friends, etc. In fact, the church is part of an army on the front lines advancing ... |
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The Silver Lining In A Vast, Dark Cloud
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5.11.2008 |
NewsTrust Yahoo Pipes Feed |
| Not only did Obama demolish John McCain, the Democrats added significantly to their margins in the House and Senate. This is already spurred discussion on whether conservatism is dead or the country is now "center-left" instead of "center right." Here's...
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Choosing Obama: Why 4 voters switched from McCain
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5.11.2008 |
AP Politics |
| A look at how four voters, once attracted to John McCain, ended up supporting Barack Obama.... |
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MN-Sen: Franken/Coleman Thread
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5.11.2008 |
NewsTrust Yahoo Pipes Feed |
| Way too close for comfort.
( 89% reporting)
Norm Coleman 42
Al Franken 42
Dean Barkley 15
Franken is down 2.378 votes.
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A Mandate to End the War
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5.11.2008 |
Antiwar.com |
| Excerpt: Let's be clear about the nature and meaning of the mandate we're going to be hearing so much about: President-elect Barack Obama has a clear mandate to end the Iraq war as expeditiously as possible. ... |
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Obama Presidency Open Thread
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5.11.2008 |
NewsTrust Yahoo Pipes Feed |
| Now that Barack Obama is going to be president, what should the right do now?
Beyond the recriminations, what positive active steps should be taken? Post your thoughts or link to others with interesting remarks here.
Fundamental changes are needed to how conservatives and libertarians do things now, not just at the politician level. What changes would you like to ... |
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LIVE 'Special Election Night Marathon Coverage' on NovaM Radio Network All Night Long Tonight!
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5.11.2008 |
BradBlog |
| Please join me, Peter B. Collins, Randi Rhodes and the rest of the NovaM family and loads of folks from across the country -- including OH's Sec. of State Jennifer Brunner near the top of the show! (Unless events on the ground change that.) -- as we offer "Special ... |
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Democrats capture control of U.S. House
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5.11.2008 |
Post-Bulletin: Local Politics |
| WASHINGTON -- Democrats expanded their control of the House and pushed for historic gains in their majority Tuesday by solidifying their dominance in the Northeast and making inroads in the South and West. |
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Young voters help put Obama over the top
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5.11.2008 |
Post-Bulletin: Local Politics |
| CHICAGO -- Rafi Zelikowsky skipped class on Tuesday to camp out in downtown Chicago and wait for Barack Obama, the man who captured the hearts of so many young voters. "We're feeding off the energy," said Zelikowsky. |
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Gird your loins, conservatives
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5.11.2008 |
Michelle Malkin |
| "What do we do now, Michelle?" |