How Obama Won

By DAVID HERBERT
Panel says demographics favor Obama going forward, while Bill Kristol says Palin was a trade-off for McCain. No Subscription Required


Pardon Power Can Set
An Example

Former U.S. pardon attorney Margaret Colgate Love says executive clemency can be used as a force for reform. No Subscription Required
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Waxman's Win Paves Path For Obama Goals

By RICHARD E. COHEN and
BRIAN FRIEL
Dingell's ouster sets the stage for legislation on energy, the environment and health care. No Subscription Required

Redistricting Has Done GOP No Favors

Republicans have lost 52 House seats since 2002, taking their biggest hit in the Northeast. No Subscription Required
• Election 2008 Results Center No Subscription Required

Goolsbee's Prospects Cool For Advisory Post

Obama team hoping for woman to lead WH Council of Economic Advisers. No Subscription Required
• BLOG: 'Lost In Transition' No Subscription Required



John Mercurio: PolitiScopeWednesday, Nov. 19, 2008

Uncertainty For Blue Dogs

Despite their gains at the polls, the coalition of fiscally conservative Democrats may be put to the test by the financial crisis. No Subscription Required

Congress

With No Auto Deal, December Session Looms

Congressional leaders give automakers until Dec. 2 to submit a plan for turning their companies around.
• Auto Deal Fails
• Labor's Role In Debate Grows

Boxer To Offer Leaner Global Warming Bill

Calif. senator hopes legislation would help create jobs and otherwise battle a deepening economic downturn.

Kennedy Assigns Roles For Health Care Push

Health panel chairman still wants to helm reform effort, but not alone.

TRANSITION No Subscription Required

Talk Of New Appointment Outweighs Old Rivalry

Baucus hailed Daschle's appointment even though the two men had grown to dislike each other intensely.
Pundits Weigh In On Daschle

A Governor Could Be Back On Top At DHS

Reported Napolitano pick could appeal to state and local jurisdictions.

A New Relationship
With Africa

Enthusiasm for Obama may be tempered by his obligations as president, experts say.
• BLOG: 'Lost In Transition'


Polling No Subscription Required

Should Gates Stay?

Insiders debate how Obama should proceed on choosing a Defense secretary and tackling health care and energy reform.

Bloggers Poll Winners

Chris Bowers, Joe Gandelman and Walter Olson were the top finishers in a prediction poll of top political bloggers for the 2008 election.

SPECIAL REPORTS No Subscription Required

Special Election Issue

Find the most complete look at the election, including biographies of new members of Congress.

War Veterans Tell Their Stories In Oral History

Since 2004, more than 90 military service members have been interviewed about their experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq.


Insider Interviews No Subscription Required

Q&A: Gov. Charlie Crist

Crist discusses McCain's meeting with Obama and the GOP's future.

Q&A: Helen Thomas

Longtime Washington journalist on the evolution of her profession.

Communications & Media

A Nonprofit Model For News

As the newspaper and broadcast industries shrink, philanthropic ventures seek to rejuvenate news reporting. No Subscription Required
• Is It News, Or Advocacy?
Philanthropy To The Rescue No Subscription Required
Q&A: Steve Coll No Subscription Required