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'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
In the latest political podcast, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the latest predictions for the presidential cabinet.
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Political Junkie: Obama Selects His Team
In this week's edition of the <em>Political Junkie</em>, Matt Bai, writer for <em>The New York Times Magazine</em>, gives a rundown of this week's news in politics. Also: Lanny Davis, former special counsel to President Bill Clinton, talks about President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet and White House picks.
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Political Rewind: NPR's Best Election-Related Stories
"Political Rewind" is National Editor Muthoni Muturi's biweekly take on NPR's best election-related stories from the campaign trail and around the country.
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Obama Eyes Napolitano For Homeland Security
President-elect Barack Obama is considering Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as head of the Department of Homeland Security. Kent Alexander, who went to law school and served as U.S. attorney with Napolitano, talks about the her qualifications.
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Dean Explains The Democrats' '50-State Strategy'
Howard Dean, former presidential candidate and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, implemented the "50-State Strategy" to help the Democrats win big in 2008 — and it appears to have worked. This campaign approach doesn't write states off as "unwinnable."
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Where Does The Republican Party Go From Here?
After George Bush's unpopular presidency and John McCain's decisive defeat, there is a battle underway for the soul of the Republican Party. Conservative leaders weigh in on how to reinvigorate the GOP.
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An Election Day Letdown For Gay Americans
Commentator Marc Acito is pleased that President-elect Obama included gay people in his victory speech, but Acito worries about the future. Voters in California, Florida and Arizona banned gay marriage on Election Day.
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Election Exclamations Nationwide
Sample reaction to Barack Obama's historic election across the map. We'll keep adding more voices leading up to Inauguration Day on our Soapbox blog.
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Letters From Listeners: Remembering Past Elections
This week's historic elections brought us lots of comments from listeners about the election and our coverage of it. Some people liked our remote in Ladera Heights much more than others.
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Making Sense Of The Election From Baghdad
While his family was at home watching the U.S. election results, Capt. Nate Rawlings was watching CNN on a military base in Iraq. He discusses his experience and his soldiers' reactions to Barack Obama's victory.
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Sen. Stevens Leading In Alaska
It doesn't look like the Alaska Senate race is going to be decided anytime soon. There are still tens of thousands of ballots to count. At this point, incumbent Republican senator Ted Stevens has a slight lead, despite his seven felony convictions.
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Civil Rights Elder Sees Dream Come True
Dorothy Height began her civil rights career during the Great Depression. Since then, Height has become one of the country's most notable champions of equal rights. Now, at 96 years old, Height reflects on the election of the country's first African American president.
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Kenyans Find Glory in Obama
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki declared today a national holiday to honor the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Obama, who's father was Kenyan, has become a hero in the East African country. NPR's East Africa Correspondent Gwen Thompkins discusses the significance of Obama's win and how people are celebrating.
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Obama Win Changes Perceptions Abroad
Obama's victory isn't just a symbol of racial progress in the United States. For many people around the world, the victory is a sign of change in American attitudes and offers hope about their own aspirations. Nigerian reporter Constance Ikokwu; Mexico-based freelance journalist Luis Clemens; and Abderrahim Foukara, Washington Bureau Chief for Al Jazeera, discuss the global meaning of Obama's victory.
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'Obama's Challenge': A Transformative Opportunity
Robert Kuttner has reported on elections for more than 30 years. His new book, <em>Obama's Challenge</em>, looks at the Herculean obstacles the president-elect faces — and what it will take to tackle them.
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Arizona Coverage from the Online NewsHour
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Newly Elected Senators Assess Priorities en Route to Capitol Hill
After Tuesday's election, a handful of newly elected U.S. senators will help reshape the Congress. Senators-elect Jim Risch, R-Idaho, Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. assess their goals and what influence they will have on the 111th Congress.
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Historians Answered Your Questions on Obama's Win, 2008 Campaign
Sen. Barack Obama will become the country's first black leader after a campaign season that broke records and saw female candidates break new ground. Historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph answered your questions on this historic election.
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After Landmark Victory, Challenges Begin for Obama
President-elect Barack Obama rode to victory on a platform of change and unity. Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks mull the challenges ahead for the Obama administration and reflect on his victory speech.
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Obama's Win Earns Emotional Reactions, Turns Page in History
The election of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama presents a new chapter in American history. After a look at how Americans across the country are reacting to the news, a panel of historians discusses the significance of the nation's first black president.
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Exit Polls Indicate Key Data On Voters, Campaigns and Candidates
Pollsters Amy Walter of the Hotline and Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center weigh exit poll data from Tuesday's election and discuss who voted for each candidate and why.
Visit the Online NewsHour's Vote 2008 for NewsHour segments, interactive maps, candidate profiles for all Senate and governor races, background reports and more.
BBC Election Coverage
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Obama campaign blazes to victory
Barack Obama's historic campaign comes to a spectacular close with his victory rally in Chicago, the BBC's Kevin Connolly writes.
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Why John McCain lost
The BBC's Richard Lister looks at what cost Republican John McCain the White House in 2008.
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How Obama will lead
The BBC's Kevin Connolly examines how Barack Obama will tackle the many challenges he will face as president.
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Inside the presidential in-tray
Barack Obama will face huge challenges in both domestic and foreign policy when he takes office.
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Top 10 foreign challenges
The BBC News website's world affairs correspondent Paul Reynolds looks at the top ten foreign policy issues facing the new US president
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Who voted for Obama?
BBC News looks at how key groups of the electorate have voted in the US general election.
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What the world expects
Barack Obama has been elected the 44th President of the United States. BBC correspondents report on the mixed expectations from around the world.
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Global media comment on result
The world's media say Obama's victory is a momentous event but many obstacles must be overcome.
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A new world view
The BBC's World Affairs Editor John Simpson examines how an Obama presidency will change America's relationship with the world.
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When the sun rises over Arizona, many will shake their heads and fear for the future
Read Matthew Price's blog
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Get US election coverage on mobiles
Follow our US election coverage wherever you are, using your mobile phone.
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Election result reaction
Democratic Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States.
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US voters flock to polling stations
US voters flock to polling stations after the most costly presidential campaign in the country's history.
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Countdown to election: The last day of campaigning
Images from the last day of campaigning before the US presidential election.
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World leaders hail Obama triumph
World leaders hail the victory of Barack Obama in the US presidential election, as outgoing President George W Bush promises a smooth transition of power.
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Full text: Obama's victory speech
The full speech of US President-elect Barack Obama, delivered in Chicago after the news that he had won the 2008 White House race.
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Democrats' huge Congress win
Republicans lose ground in the race for Congress, projections indicate, with Democrats taking five Senate seats.
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California bans gay marriage
Californian voters ban same-sex marriage, months after it was ruled legal by the state's top court.
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Kenya declares public holiday
Kenya declares a public holiday to celebrate the election of Barack Obama to the United States presidency.
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UK politicians react to result
Gordon Brown and David Cameron clash in the Commons over the reasons for Barack Obama's election victory.
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Six-term senator loses in Alaska
The Senate's longest-serving Republican Ted Stevens loses a knife-edge race against Democratic rival Mark Begich.
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Mid-East leaders welcome Obama
Political figures across the Middle East offer a cautious welcome to the new US president-elect, Barack Obama.
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Result hailed by Europe's leaders
European leaders voice hope that Barack Obama will reinvigorate transatlantic ties as they congratulate him.
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Asia offers Obama warm welcome
Leaders in Asia express hope for change under America's president-elect, Barack Obama, as Asian stock markets rise.
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Taleban in warning to Obama
Taleban militants say the new US president should adopt a different policy towards Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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