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President-elect Barack Obama waves after taking the stage in Chicago's Grant Park on election night.

Historic tide sweeps Obama to victory in presidential election

On Nov. 4, 2008, Sen. Barack Obama won election as the nation's first African-American president.

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politico.com articles

Marc Rich pardon may haunt Holder

Eric Holder's long and distinguished public service career may now be defined by what he did in his last full day at the Justice Department. (Today)

Interior Dept. wants hand in greenhouse gas emissions rules

The Interior Department could play an unprecedented role in shaping the new administration's attempts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Today)

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Obama launches transition (11/06/2008)
106-year-old voter gets her due from the president-elect (11/06/2008)
Calif. gay-marriage ban is OK'd (11/06/2008)
Turnout high, but not a record (11/06/2008)
Analysis: Whites boost Obama victory (11/06/2008)
Pennsylvania election turnout doesn't reach record levels (11/06/2008)
Historic wave sweeps Obama to victory (11/05/2008)
Corbett comes from behind to win in AG race (11/05/2008)
Obama: End of a long road, realizing a big dream (11/05/2008)
Wagner wins second term as auditor general (11/05/2008)
African American Pittsburghers celebrate historic presidential vote (11/05/2008)
Kenyans bask in the glory of 'native son' (11/05/2008)
Vogel defeats Petrella in 47th Senate race (11/05/2008)
Ward wins Senate race to replace Regola (11/05/2008)
Democrats make big House, Senate gains (11/05/2008)
Metcalfe wins sixth term in state House (11/05/2008)
Longtime incumbent DeLuca wins again (11/05/2008)
Dermody squeaks out win in 33rd (11/05/2008)
Incumbent Turzai wins big in 28th (11/05/2008)
Christiana pulls upset in 15th (11/05/2008)
Marshall wins re-election in 14th (11/05/2008)
Campaign at weary end (11/04/2008)
Clinton, Murtha join singing praise of pork (11/04/2008)
Dahlkemper wins in 3rd District (11/04/2008)
Murphy hangs onto seat in 18th District (11/04/2008)
Hart unable to unseat Altmire in 4th District (11/04/2008)
Kenyans hope for Obama dividends (11/04/2008)
Clinton urges workers for former rival to keep it up (11/04/2008)
Obama votes in Chicago, with daughters at his side (11/04/2008)
Blair County man charged with pilfering Obama signs (11/04/2008)
McCord wins state treasurer seat (11/04/2008)
Many will be jobless after today's election (11/04/2008)
Kenyans offer condolences on death of Obama's grandmother (11/04/2008)
Pippy wins second term in 37th District (11/04/2008)
Heavy Election Day turnout ends (11/04/2008)
Judge allows photographs outside county polling sites (11/04/2008)
Murtha defeats Russell, keeps House seat (11/04/2008)
DeWeese keeps House seat (11/04/2008)
Candidates put 11th-hour focus on Pennsylvania (11/03/2008)
McCain tells Pittsburgh crowd, 'Mac is back' (11/03/2008)
Rendell urges voters to avoid peak times tomorrow (11/03/2008)
Elections bureau prepares for a crush (11/03/2008)
PG wins order allowing photography near polling places (11/03/2008)
Sen. Clinton visits Obama campaign office in Mt. Lebanon (11/03/2008)
Obama maintains a 10-point lead in the state, poll shows (11/03/2008)
Bill Clinton rallies for Murtha in Johnstown (11/03/2008)
Wide spectrum of TV coverage for election night (11/03/2008)
Kenyans hope Obama's unity theme inspires their politicians (11/03/2008)
Candidates blast away to the end (11/02/2008)
Volunteers swarm region to get out vote (11/02/2008)
Race only seems as if it's been going on for years forever (11/02/2008)
In Kogelo, nearly everyone claims tie to Obama family (11/02/2008)
Bishop Zubik labels abortion paramount issue (11/02/2008)
GOP believes polls are wrong (11/02/2008)
Obama unaware aunt here illegally status (11/02/2008)
Democrats striving for lock on Senate (11/02/2008)
McCain makes last stand in Ohio (11/01/2008)
Obama thanks Iowans for putting him on path toward presidency (11/01/2008)
Democratic sweep harmful, Palin says (11/01/2008)
McCain set for 'Saturday Night Live' cameo (11/01/2008)
Comic strip Doonesbury picks presidential winner (11/01/2008)
West Virginia looks solid for McCain (10/31/2008)
Kenyans watching Obama with pride (10/31/2008)
McCain campaigns in critical Ohio (10/31/2008)
PG sues county to photograph around polling places (10/31/2008)
In Latrobe, Palin rails against 'Obama-Pelosi-Reid' government (10/31/2008)
Candidates spar over economy (10/31/2008)
Judge lets counties decide polling place dress codes (10/31/2008)
Students across Pa. cast mock ballots for president (10/31/2008)
Pittsburgh Diocese upholds mock election ban in Catholic schools (10/31/2008)
McCain backer who faked attack to get counseling (10/31/2008)
Beaver County a tough cookie (10/30/2008)
'Hillary sent me' -- Bill Clinton touts Obama (10/30/2008)
State ordered to be ready sooner with paper ballots (10/30/2008)
McCain wants paper to release video of Obama at banquet for Rashid Khalidi (10/30/2008)
GOP battles ACORN over 'fraudulent' voters (10/30/2008)
Candidates sweet-talking the voters (10/29/2008)
Palin, Biden returning to Pa. this week (10/29/2008)
Now on TV, Obama the inescapable (10/29/2008)
TV anchor defends interview of Biden (10/29/2008)
Obama maintains double-digit lead in Pa., poll says (10/29/2008)
Big arena crowd hears Obama's 'closing argument' (10/28/2008)
In Pottsville, McCain hammers at Obama on taxes (10/28/2008)
Westmoreland County up for grabs (10/28/2008)
McCain, Palin hold rally in Hershey (10/28/2008)
Today is last day to apply for Pa. absentee ballot (10/28/2008)
Obama campaign workers, supporters invited to Heinz Field concert (10/28/2008)
Read their lips: Candidates have provided memorable quotes, phrases (10/28/2008)
Web sites make politics a game (10/28/2008)
Supremacist plot to kill Obama thwarted (10/28/2008)
Campaigns meet on blue battlefield (10/27/2008)
A Day in the Life of John McCain (10/27/2008)
Republicans fire consultant over e-mail to Pa. Jews (10/27/2008)
One Day in the Life of Barack Obama (10/27/2008)
Hart-Altmire debate canceled (10/27/2008)
Democrats, Republicans agree on something: election anxiety (10/27/2008)
Obama delivers 'closing argument' at Mellon Arena (10/27/2008)
The curious and the committed at Obama rally (10/27/2008)
Election stress? Forget campaign and go camping (10/27/2008)
McCain looking to New Hampshire yet again (10/26/2008)

recent politico.com articles

Missouri's electoral college votes still uncertain as ballot count continues (11/17/2008)
Republicans ask: Just how bad is it? (11/17/2008)
Obama holds secret meeting with Hillary Clinton (11/14/2008)
Obama gets the Clinton band back together (11/14/2008)
Roger Simon: Gingrich says GOP is outmatched (11/13/2008)
Obama faces test on future of White House political office (11/13/2008)
Democratic senators try to save Lieberman's committee chairmanship (11/12/2008)
Musical chairs: Who will replace political party chairs? (11/12/2008)
'Rahmbonics' making a comeback as Emanuel prepares for chief-of-staff role (11/11/2008)
Obama-Clinton drama takes latest turn as two first families negotiate new relationships (11/11/2008)
Biden's new role: Good cop in Obama administration (11/10/2008)
Presidential exercising through the years (11/10/2008)
25 key counties to watch tonight, including Westmoreland (11/04/2008)
Things to watch as Election Day results roll in (11/04/2008)
McCain campaign chief: Holdouts could tilt election for GOP (11/03/2008)
Experts warn of 'bandwagon effect' among voters (10/30/2008)
Undecided voters an unlikely 'life raft' for McCain (10/30/2008)
McCain supporters still confident (10/29/2008)
Obama infomercial: Smart politics or risky overkill? (10/29/2008)
Obama has firm leads in Colorado, Pennsylvania (10/28/2008)
McCain needs to win left-leaning Florida (10/28/2008)
'Rednecks' cracks may cost Murtha in unexpectedly tight race (10/27/2008)
Poll: Obama up in Ohio, tied in Florida (10/24/2008)
Blame game: GOP forms circular firing squad (10/24/2008)
McCain's path to victory through Pennsylvania (10/22/2008)
California gives most to Obama camp (10/22/2008)
No cavalry coming for McCain (10/22/2008)
Cindy McCain sheds shyness, goes on attack at campaign rallies (10/20/2008)
Michelle Obama's focus group: Military families (10/20/2008)
Poll: Obama ahead in critical counties in four states, including Pa.'s Bucks County (10/17/2008)
Nation could face short Election Night (10/17/2008)
Obama, McCain line up for red-state sprint to election day (10/16/2008)
McCain's taskin final debate -- break Obama's discipline (10/15/2008)
McCain, advisers divided over Wright attack against Obama (10/15/2008)
The winding road to Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district (10/14/2008)
Perspectives: YouTube for president? (10/14/2008)
Strategists: McCain must hammer on economy, break from Bush policies (10/13/2008)
Panic attacks: Angry voters unload at GOP rallies (10/10/2008)
The new political villains in financial crisis: Dodd and Frank? (10/10/2008)
Democratic strategists see landslide in the making (10/09/2008)
Campaign shifts back to economic crisis (10/08/2008)
Debate II: McCain struggles to derail Obama (10/08/2008)
Health care advisers show diversity of each candidate's plan (10/07/2008)
Obama to hit McCain on Keating Five (10/06/2008)
Putting McCain's dare to the test: 100 percent, absolute truth? (10/02/2008)
Could the VP debate affect the race? (10/02/2008)
Keeping Palin sequestered (10/01/2008)
How to throw a Hollywood campaign fundraiser (10/01/2008)
Roger Simon: Biden's strategy -- Go easy on Palin (09/30/2008)
Palin's pitch will bring a distinct accent to VP debate (09/30/2008)
As key bailout player, Pa. Congressman faces trouble at home (09/26/2008)
Roger Simon: McCain gambles with his political future (09/26/2008)
Ari Melber: Is McCain concealing medical records? (09/25/2008)
New York Times crossword puzzle is clueless about McCain (09/25/2008)
Obama regains slim lead in latest polls (09/24/2008)
Study finds Democrats need gains with white voters (09/24/2008)
Palin skips fundraisers; focuses on debate prep, events with McCain (09/23/2008)
Parties spar over convicted donors (09/18/2008)
Campaigns use phony ads to drive message (09/17/2008)
A look at the great, and not-so-great, presidential debaters (09/17/2008)
GOP gets no love from musicians (09/16/2008)
McCain, Obama tiptoe around Wall Street meltdown (09/15/2008)
On the stump, Obama moves past hope (09/15/2008)
Obama vows new 'speed and ferocity' in campaign (09/12/2008)
McCain admits being 'divorced' from everyday challenges as Obama camp goes on attack (09/12/2008)
Facts worth remembering on 9/11 (09/11/2008)
Perspective: With new media, Obama camp takes stage (09/11/2008)
Poll: US-Europe relations need Obama (09/10/2008)
Palin team stocked with Bush veterans (09/10/2008)
Analysis: Rural America could bring boon to Dems (09/09/2008)
7 things to watch as the fall presidential race kicks off (09/08/2008)
Doh!: Top eight gaffes of the presidential campaign (09/08/2008)
New McCain plan: Reclaim maverick image (09/05/2008)
Roger Simon: McCain, a maverick who now must lead (09/05/2008)
Roger Simon: Why the media should apologize (09/04/2008)
Palin may help motivate socially conservative voters in congressional races (09/04/2008)
McCain and the politics of mortality (09/03/2008)
Roger Simon: Can the GOP stop talking about Palin? (09/03/2008)
Capitol Hill reacts to McCain's surprise pick of Alaska governor (08/29/2008)
Obama faces balancing act on attacks (08/29/2008)
Blacks speak about Obama's nomination (08/28/2008)
Obama: The journey of a confident man (08/28/2008)

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