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Speculation swirls about Obama appointments (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:06 AM CST AP - While President-elect Barack Obama enjoyed a few days with his family after a hard-fought election, speculation swirled in the nation's capital around potential administration appointees.

Can Palin resurrect the GOP? Does she want to? (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 02:40 AM CST AP - Is Sarah Palin the answer for defeated Republicans? After a historic rebuke at the polls, the Republican Party is staggering into an uncertain tomorrow with the White House and Congress in Democratic hands, no certain leader in sight and its membership divided over what it means to be a Republican.

Obama's victory leaves Ill. Senate seat in limbo (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:37 AM CST AP - The campaign of change that led Barack Obama to the White House will bring tangible change to Illinois, where embattled Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich has the task of selecting the junior U.S. senator's replacement.

Palin returns to Alaska to chants of '2012' (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 12:54 AM CST AP - Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has returned to her home state of Alaska, where she was greeted by dozens of supporters encouraging her to run for president in four years.

Obama must quickly create budget (Politico) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:41 AM CST Politico - One of President-elect Barack Obama’s most urgent priorities will be putting forward a new budget, the document that will most clearly explain and encapsulate the administration’s agenda.

A serious Obama campaign also produced odd moments (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 02:15 AM CST AP - It wasn't so long ago that Barack Obama himself considered the idea of a President Obama to be "hooey."

THE EDGE: Turning points on the long road to 270 (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 02:14 AM CST AP - There were plenty of turning points on the long, zigzag trail of Campaign '08. Which ones truly mattered? Five AP reporters offer short takes on the debates, the money, the hubris and more.

Great expectations: Obama will have to deliver (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 12:08 AM CST AP - Over and over, Barack Obama told voters if they stuck with him "we will change this country and change the world." They did, and now their expectations for him to deliver are firmly planted on his shoulders. Many supporters greeted his victory with euphoria.

Democrats say McCain can help mediate standoffs (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 12:09 AM CST AP - Before resting from the grueling presidential race, John McCain began discussing with senior aides what role he will play in the Senate now that he has promised to work with the man who defeated him for president.

Victorious Democrats shoot for the middle (AP) Posted: 05 Nov 2008 05:29 PM CST AP - They captured the White House under a mantra of "change" and scored big House and Senate gains promising a "new direction."

Wash. governor's rival rules out another rematch (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 04:16 AM CST AP - After losing twice to Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire, Republican Dino Rossi said he has no intention of another rematch — he's returning to the business world.

Gay couples disappointed by Calif. marriage ban (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 04:15 AM CST AP - Actor George Takei and longtime partner Brad Altman were the first to receive a marriage license in West Hollywood when a court cleared the way for gay marriage earlier this year.

Obama considers Geithner, Summers for Treasury (Reuters) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:42 AM CST Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama, who will inherit the worst financial crisis in decades when he takes office, is expected to announce his pick for some key economic jobs soon and may reveal his Treasury Secretary selection as early as Thursday.

Secretary of State post looms large (Politico) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:42 AM CST Politico - Among the senior jobs the president-elect must fill, no position looms larger than that of Secretary of State.

A word of advice from Dan Quayle (Politico) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:40 AM CST Politico - The most important word for Barack Obama’s incoming administration will be “no,” said former Vice President Dan Quayle.

Great presidents born from bad times (Politico) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:39 AM CST Politico - If greatness is bestowed upon our presidents by the seriousness of the problems they face, then the coming months are likely to produce Mount Rushmore-like moments.

After loss, McCain aide Salter 'at ease' (Politico) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:37 AM CST Politico - On the day after his victory, Barack Obama faced a world in financial crisis, shooting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a nation that expected him to deliver on all his promises.

House Dems celebrate with internal fights (Politico) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:33 AM CST Politico - Tuesday’s election may have made House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the most powerful woman in U.S. political history, but she isn’t getting much time to celebrate: Some of her colleagues are accusing her of plotting to overthrow a popular committee chairman, and the possible departure of Rahm Emanuel could bring new fights for spots on her leadership team.

Mass. scrambling to adapt to marijuana initiative (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:18 AM CST AP - A day after Massachusetts voted to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, top law enforcement officials were scrambling to figure out what they need to do to put the law into effect — despite their efforts to defeat it at the polls.

Israel cautions against Obama dialogue with Iran (Reuters) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:18 AM CST Reuters - Israel said Thursday U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's stated readiness to talk to Iran could be seen in the Middle East as a sign of weakness in efforts to persuade Tehran to curb its nuclear program.

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