US Election 2008

Obama to wrestle with huge economic challenges

Barack Obama, who has won Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, will inherit a series of economic problems on a scale not seen since the Great Depression in the 1930s.

Bush promises smooth transition to Obama

U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday promised "complete cooperation" with President-elect Barack Obama as he moves into the White House.

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Obama, McCain ready to make history

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama began the day with a solid lead in national polls as Americans cast their votes.

Obama, McCain stage final rallies

Both Barack Obama and John McCain are assuring U.S. voters that they are the best candidate.

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	Obama's victory sets off optimism in Latin America
	Obama wins 52% popular vote in presidential election
	Obama to receive presidential intelligence briefing
	Venezuela to mend fences with U.S. following Obama's victory
	CAN chief says Obama's election important for L America
	Lula: Obama's victory recognition of democracy
	Panamanian president: Obama's election to boost ties with L America
	Obama to wrestle with huge economic challenges

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Democrats

	U.S. President-elect Obama says change has come to America
	Democrats clinch majority in U.S. Senate, House of Representatives
	Democrats solidify dominance in U.S. Senate
	Obama to speak as president-elect on election night in Chicago
	President Bush congratulates Obama on victory, McCain concedes defeat

Republicans

	McCain congratulates Obama on projected victory, pledges help
	John McCain concedes defeat in U.S. presidential election
	McCain advisors say "no path" towards victory
	Palin takes prank call from fake Sarkozy
	Study finds McCain gets more negative news coverage

Analysis

	Obama, McCain both promise change on election eve
	Ohio, Pennsylvania may hold key to White House
	High turnout expected in U.S. presidential election
	U.S. presidential candidates focus on states their parties lost in 2004
	Survey shows number of undecided U.S. voters dwindles

Background

	Profile: Barack Obama -- U.S. president-elect
	Claims of McCain, Obama on key U.S. foreign policy issues
	Red, blue, purple states in U.S. presidential elections
	Winners, losers of U.S. presidential elections since 1900
	Numbers of electoral voters by U.S. state