Archive for November 4th, 2008

Democrats expand majorities in Congress (Reuters)

Written by on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 in Latest News.

Senate candidate and former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen gives two thumbs up during her election night rally in Manchester, New Hampshire November 4, 2008. (Adam Hunger/Reuters)Reuters – Democrats expanded their U.S. Senate majority in Tuesday’s election, but aides said they would likely fall just small of one huge enough to block Republican procedural hurdles that can kill legislation.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Supporters of Barack Obama react as television networks announce his victory at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. Americans elected Democrat Obama as their first black president, in a transformational election which will reshape US politics and reposition the United States on the world stage.(AFP/Stan Honda)AFP – Americans elected Democrat Barack Obama as their first black president, in a transformational election which will reshape US politics and reposition the United States on the world stage.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Prop 2 Passing, 7 & 10 Failing, Others Mixed

Written by on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 in Latest News.

The debate over same-sex marriage dominated the list of ballot initiatives faced by California voters, but several others featured multimillion dollar campaigns and would have long-lasting consequences for state taxpayers.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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