Barack Obama New U.S President

Barack Obama, the son of a father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, was elected the nation's 44th president Tuesday, breaking the ultimate racial barrier to become the first African American to claim the country's highest office...

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Source: la times / mark z. barabak

UPDATE! - Exit Polls 2008: See The Full Results

The head to head exit polls just were sent to the Huffington Post by a Democratic source. These are traditionally unreliable and should be taken with a grain of salt (see: Kerry's winning margins in 2004). For what it's worth, they project a big night for Obama in several of the key swing states.....

The states looking good for Obama:

Florida: 52 percent to 44 percent
Iowa: 52 percent to 48 percent
Missouri: 52 percent to 48 percent
North Carolina: 52 percent to 48 percent
New Hampshire: 57 percent to 43 percent
Nevada: 55 percent to 45 percent
Pennsylvania: 57 percent to 42 percent
Ohio: 54 percent to 45 percent
Wisconsin: 58 percent to 42 percent
Indiana: 52 percent to 48 percent
New Mexico: 56 percent to 43 percent
Minnesota: 60 percent to 39 percent
Michigan: 60 percent to 39 percent

The states where McCain is leading in exit polls:

Georgia: 51 percent to 47 percent
West Virginia: 45 percent to 55 percent

Read more Exit Polls 2008: See The Full Results


Source: huffington post

WINNER! - Maps Predict Obama Blowout

The final Rove & Co. electoral map of the 2008 election cycle points to a 338-200Barack Obama electoral vote victory over John McCain tomorrow, the largest electoral margin since 1996...

Read more We Have Us A Winner? Maps Predict Obama Blowout


Source: huffington post

UPDATE: Attack 'Victim' Changes Her Story

...."the victim said the attacker called her "a lot of names and stated that 'You are going to be a Barack supporter'," pinning her hands down while carving the letter B on her face "using what she believed to be a very dull knife."...

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Source: new york post

McCain Hater Slashes Supporters Face

A woman campaigning for John McCain in Pittsburgh claims she was mugged by a knife-wielding man who then "carved the letter 'B' into her face" after spotting a McCain bumper sticker on her car, police said yesterday.

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Source: new york post

UPATE: Obama Appeal Rises In Polls

Voters have gotten to know Senator John McCain, they have not warmed, with only 36 percent of voters saying they view him favorably while 45 percent view him unfavorably...

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Source: international herald tribune

Yes: McCain Plan Would Buy Bad Homeowner Mortgages

John McCain's proposal to buy up bad home mortgages would use nearly half the $700 billion from the recent Wall Street bailout package.....

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Source: Buffalo News

John McCain Accepts The Republican Nomination Speech

U.S. Senator John McCain accepts the Republican nomination for President at the 2008 Republican National Convention ..

Sure, Why Not: A Literacy Test For Elected Officials?

When the vice-presidential contender Sarah Palin was asked about Roe v. Wade and if there were any other Supreme Court decisions she disagreed with, she could not think of one....

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McCain: Obama Will Deepen Recession If Elected

Presidential candidate John McCain says that Barack Obama will only lead this country into a deeper recession...

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McCain: Government(we read taxpayers) Forced To Bailout AIG

WARREN, Ohio_Republican presidential candidate John McCain, a day after flatly rejecting the idea of a taxpayer bailout for American International Group Inc., said Wednesday that the government had been "forced" into proposing an $85 billion loan to the nation's largest insurer.

McCain: Government Forced To Bailout AIG

Former President Clinton says Barack will win 'handily"

In what new seems a very interesting move, former president Bill Clinton is reported to have stated that Barack Obama will win this Novembers presidential election. Read more right here

McCain Takes Center Stage

GOP presidential hopeful set to accept nomination in town hall setting

On the final day of the convention, a lot of the talk was still about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the vice presidential nominee

Giuliani launches all-out attack on Obama

Giuliani launches all-out attack on Obama
He described Obama as a no-show during his tenure in the Illinois state Senate and a man who, once he got to Washington, was a “celebrity senator [with] no leadership, no legislation to really speak of.”

Palin fires back at media, ‘Washington elite’

Palin fires back at media, ‘Washington elite’
“I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment,” Palin said. “And I’ve learned quickly these past few days that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone.

Read Sarah Palin's Speech

Sarah Palin Makes History as First Female Vice Presidential Nominee of Republican Party. Her Full Speech

Palin in Spotlight: 'Average Hockey Mom' Slams Obama's 'Change' Mantra

Palin Slams Obama's 'Change' Mantra Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin exceeded expectations Wednesday night in her highly anticipated acceptance speech

McCain Sticks by VP Pick; Calls Palin 'Spectacular,' Ready to Lead

McCain; Calls Palin 'Spectacular,' Ready to Lead
But the surprise pick has also sparked questions about Palin's background.

Report: Palin sent e-mails complaining of trooper

Palin sent e-mails complaining of trooper
Gov. Sarah Palin sent e-mails to the state's top police official, criticizing Alaska State Troopers for their investigation of an officer who went through a bitter divorce with her sister, a newspaper reported Wednesday.

Storm scrambles GOP convention-

Storm scrambles GOP convention
President Bush is unlikely to make it to the Republican National Convention, and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) may deliver his acceptance speech via satellite because of the historically huge hurricane threatening New Orleans, top officials said.