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Cheney Unhappy With Bush Over Aide Neglect

Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he is dissapointed by George Bush’s decision not to pardon former White House aide Scooter Libby. ( Reuters )

Obama Unprepared For British PM Welcome

Where it is usually proper and considerate to provide a formal dinner and press conference for world leaders who attend the White House, Prime Minister Gordon Brown didn’t receive that welcome from President Barack Obama. What happened? ( Telegraph )

Governor Palin Returns To Shaky Economy in Alaska

Governor Sarah Palin returns to Alaska amid a financial downturn from lowered oil profits and the aftermath of the controversial Troopergate scandal. ( Associated Press )

Hilary Clinton: Secretary of State?

This answer may be an affirmative as Barack Obama advisers are putting her on the short list for the position. Democratic rivals joining forces? The dream is very real. ( Politico )

Obama’s Transition Team: Obama’s Cabinet Will Be Diverse

Co-chairwoman of Barack Obama’s transition team says that Obama will choose the right staff to face the country’s challenges during his first term.

Rahm Emanuel Confirms Nomination For Chief Of Staff

Rahm Emanuel, the fourth-ranking democrat in the House of Representative, has accepted Barack Obama’s offer to become the White House chief of staff. ( La Times )

Barack Obama Wins 2008 US Election

In perhaps the most intense campaigning our country has seen, Barack Obama’s message comes out victorious as he defeats John McCain in the 2008 Presidential Election ( MSNBC ).

Kentucky 2008 Election News, Analysis & Results

Kentucky Results:
Kentucky Live Voting Results
State Ballot & Voting News & Analysis:
Kentucky Voting News & Features:
McConnell says he will work with Obama “On a bi-partisan basis.” Politicker Ky – November 5th 1AM
Obama wins Vermont, McCain wins in Kentucky. AP- 7:15PM

Texas 2008 Election Analysis, News & Notes

Texas Results:
None Yet. To check up-to-date results if this isn’t updated, See CNN.com
State Ballot & Voting News & Analysis:
Texas Voting News & Features
92-year old woman votes from an ambulance. Gathered 6:42PM

Massachusetts Ballots And Election News 2008

Massachusetts Results:
None Yet. To check up-to-date results if this isn’t updated, See CNN.com
State Ballot & Voting News & Analysis:
Question 1: The Income Tax
Question 2: Legalizing Marijuana
Question 3: Dog Racing
Massachusetts Voting News & Features:
Chang-Diaz wins State Senate for Suffolk County. Boston Globe – 11:PM
Massachusetts Says “No” To Question 1. Juuble Wire – 9:25PM
John Kerry sails over [...]