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Last Call Last Call

MANASSAS, VA -- On the final campaign stop on his epic, 21-month odyssey, Barack Obama looked weary. Back in February 2007, on a bone-chillingly cold day in Springfield, Obama ha...

Nov 4, 2008 / Chris Hayes

White Voters and Obama White Voters and Obama

Why isn't Obama farther ahead in the polling? The objective factors that favor the Democrats this year are overwhelming: the worst economy since the Great Depression, the most unp...

Nov 4, 2008 / Jon Wiener

This Election’s In Your Hands This Election’s In Your Hands

The only one way Tuesday's vote will be protected is if citizens show up at the polls with cameras, note pads, cell phones and lawyers.

Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Harvey Wasserman and Bob Fitrakis

Democrats Abroad Cast Their Votes Democrats Abroad Cast Their Votes

Energized by Obama's candidacy, expatriate Americans are voting in record numbers this year.

Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta

Rachel Maddow Decries ‘The New Poll Tax’: Long Lines Rachel Maddow Decries ‘The New Poll Tax’: Long Lines

Rachel Maddow thinks that astronomically long waiting lines at voting sites are another form of Jim Crow era voter suppression.

Nov 3, 2008 / MSNBC

Peaceful Revolution in Maldives Peaceful Revolution in Maldives

An island nation long gripped by authoritarianism votes for democracy--and wins.

Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

Foreclosed: The George W. Bush Story Foreclosed: The George W. Bush Story

The property is worth a lot less than when he took ownership in 2000, and the world is far more dangerous place. Now it's up to the rest of us to clean up the mess.

Nov 3, 2008 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt

Combat Vote Suppression Combat Vote Suppression

This longest election campaign in American history, soon to be concluded, has seen a record number of new voters registered. In Connecticut, more than 300,000 new voters have a...

Nov 3, 2008 / Peter Rothberg

Saturday Night Live’s Olbermann Sketch, Starring Ben Affleck Saturday Night Live’s Olbermann Sketch, Starring Ben Affleck

What if Keith Olbermann delivered a scathing special comment in defense of his fluffy white cat?

Nov 3, 2008 / Saturday Night Live

Election Obsessed? Prepare for the Withdrawal Election Obsessed? Prepare for the Withdrawal

The Nation's Ari Melber discusses 'Election Obsession' and the internet's role in the public's high-level of participation.

Nov 3, 2008 / The Today Show

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