2008-11-04

2008 Presidential Election Daily Brief: Election Day

Arianna Huffington: I'm Ready to Declare a Winner in the 2008 Race

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Arianna Huffington: Okay, all the arguments have been made. And I am ready to declare a winner in the 2008 race. The Internet. While discussing with a friend an election night viewing party he's throwing, he announced there would be "televisions all over the place." "That's great," I said, "but just make sure the WiFi is working." Because this year, the laptop has replaced the television as the must-have election night device. Of course, we want the TVs, too -- but mostly just to see how the results are covered, what the anchors are saying, when they call it, how the winners and losers react, and how crazy John King gets with his Magic Wall. For real time results, however, the Internet will be the go-to destination. Click here to read more.

Election Day Liveblogs, Reaction and Analysis from HuffPost Bloggers

Read election results liveblogs from Steve Clemons, Greg Mitchell, Kathleen Reardon, Jacob Heilbrunn, and Daoud Kuttab, in Amman, Jordan, plus more blogging from Chris Kelly, Eugene Jarecki, Keith Thomson, and many more.

Nora Ephron: Thinking About Bill

There are rumors that the New York Times is not going to renew Bill Kristol's contract. I just pray they're not true.

Rick Jacobs: Mormon Church on Prop 8: We Oppose Civil Rights (But Don't Tell)

On Daily Kos yesterday, Dante Atkins provided a smoking gun memo showing that the Mormon Church has planned for more than a decade to hide behind others in its attempt to suppress civil rights.

Off The Bus: Send OffTheBus Your Voting Stories

"How long did it take me to vote? As long as it took me to read the literature. We vote by mail in Oregon and it is AWESOME! My kids and I discuss the issues. They watch me fill in the blanks. i drive by a mailbox and I am done. And then the robocalls end!"

Rebecca Shapiro: Send Us Your Election Day Pix

It's Election Day! What does it look like where you live? Snap shots of the lines wrapping around your city blocks, of enthusiastic volunteers, of polling places in chaos. We want to see it all -- the good, the bad and the ugly.

HuffPost News

• Election Results: States To Watch
• Guide For Watching Election Night Results
• Election Day: McCain Campaigns In Hopes Of Upset
• Election Results: Poll Closing Times, Electoral College Result Widgets, Live Election Coverage (VIDEO)
• Obama: "It Will Be Fun To See How The Story Ends"

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VOA Africa News Summary

Here are today's top stories from VOA Africa. To listen or watch one of our programs or to read more visit our website at www.voaafrica.com.

International Observers Witness U.S. Elections   Zambian observer impressed by US polls Kenyans Anxiously Await US Presidential Election Results   Kenyans are anxiously waiting for the outcome of the United States presidential election as Americans head to the polls to choose a successor to outgoing President George W. Bush. United Nations Delivering Critical Supplies to Displaced Congolese Fighting destroys camps, leaves tens of thousands of internally displaced Congolese Nearly 40,000 Attempt Gulf of Aden Crossing This Year From Somalia to Yemen   UN refugee agency says 600 have died, often at the hands of smugglers Nigerian Armed Group Offers to Help Free Kidnapped Lebanese Engineer Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta says it was not behind attack but will work to locate hostage, negotiate with abductors UN Secretary General to Meet Leaders of DRC and Rwanda Soon   United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is expected to meet Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila and Rwanda President Paul Kagame soon to resolve the ongoing rebel insurgency in eastern Congo. Development Expert says New President must not Neglect International Responsibilities - PART 1 of 5   U.S. development economist Nancy Birdsall says new administration will face unprecedented global challenges Security Expert says New US Administration must Develop Fragile States - PART 2 of 5   Stewart Patrick of Council on Foreign Relations warns that failed countries pose grave threats to America Top Environmental Economist says Next US Administration must Focus on Climate Change - PART 3 of 5   Scientist David Wheeler advises new man in White House to help Africa implement environmentally friendly policies - otherwise US will suffer consequences Health Economist says New US Administration must Modify HIV AIDS Policy - PART 4 of 5   PEPFAR program lauded internationally but expert says new administration must change it in several essential ways New Man in White House urged to build Power and Roads in Africa - PART 5 of 5   Development expert Vijaya Ramachandran suggests US-sponsored 'Clean Infrastructure Initiative' for Africa E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com

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VOANews.com, with its new community site USAVotes2008.com, will carry the English coverage on election day starting with 10-minute newscasts every hour from 2300-0200 UTC, then the live video program starting at 0300 UTC (Wednesday). We'll track the vote as returns come in on a U.S. map reflecting the popular and electoral counts, as well as the balance of power in Congress, and we'll offer blogs from VOA reporters and a live T2A online chat starting at 0000 UTC (Wednesday), so users can share their thoughts and experiences. Also watch for USAVotes2008 and VOA updates on Twitter!

US Voters Face Long Lines, Machine Problems Election officials say they expect massive turnout on Election Day, and they are asking voters to be patient, brace for possible delays Democrats Expected to Gain Seats in US Congress   Democrats hope to pick up enough Senate seats so they can deprive Republican minority of ability to block legislation President Bush Maintains Low Profile Ahead of Tuesday's Election   Far from providing a boost to fellow-Republican John McCain, George Bush widely viewed as having a detrimental effect on Arizona senator's chances of winning the election World Markets Higher as Americans Vote European, Asian and US markets post gains, Tuesday as key indicator of banks' willingness to lend to each other improves again Suicide Bomber Kills 1, Wounds 7 in Northwestern Pakistan Pakistan's northwestern tribal areas are considered to be Taliban, al-Qaida militant strongholds Nigerian Armed Group Offers to Help Free Kidnapped Lebanese Engineer Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta says it was not behind attack but will work to locate hostage, negotiate with abductors Iranian Parliament Begins Impeachment of Interior Minister Ali Kordan Kordan angered many Iranian lawmakers for falsely claiming to possess honorary degree from Oxford University Taiwan, China Seek Closer Economic Ties   New landmark deals will dramatically increase transportation links NASA Prepares Space Shuttle Endeavour for Launch Shuttle will service International Space Station and prepare it for an expansion in spring Bluegrass Music Legend's Son Earns Praise for 'This One Is II'   Ralph Stanley II, 30, has more baritone voice than his dad, and recorded songs by Lyle Lovett, Fred Eaglesmith and Elton John for his new CD E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com

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