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No Rest For Obama

President-elect Obama got down to business in Chicago this week. He chose Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff, got his first classified intelligence briefings and faced reporters for the first time since the election.

No Rest For Obama

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Politics

Obama: Quick Action Needed On Economy

President-elect Barack Obama has said the country is facing a major economic crisis and swift action is needed to resolve it. Obama made his comments in Chicago at his first news conference since his election victory Tuesday.

Obama: Quick Action Needed On Economy

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Politics

Emanuel Is Obama's Chief Of Staff

Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel has accepted the position of president-elect Barack Obama's chief of staff. Meanwhile, President Bush and Obama are to meet Monday for talks as part of the Democrat's transition to the White House.

Emanuel Is Obama's Chief Of Staff

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Who's At The Top Of Obama's Schedule?

President-elect Barack Obama is appointing his transition team and beginning to form his cabinet. We look at who Obama is meeting with and where he's traveling to over the next several days.

Who's At The Top Of Obama's Schedule?

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Election 2008

Economy A Critical Issue For Ohio Voters

Ohio voters helped Democrat Barack Obama win his race for the White House. Months ago, pundits wondered whether white working-class voters in Ohio would support an African-American candidate.

Economy A Critical Issue For Ohio Voters

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Election 2008

In Ohio, Voters Discuss Election

Voters in Ohio talk about what brought them to the polls and who they voted for. Both John McCain and Barack Obama are campaigning hard to win the crucial swing state's 20 electoral votes.

In Ohio, Voters Discuss Election

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Election 2008

NPR Reporters Reflect On Campaign

They've traveled by bus and by plane from New Hampshire to California, and every state in between. From caucuses to state fair speeches, NPR's political reporters have been on the road for almost two years. On Tuesday, it will all be over.

NPR Reporters Reflect On Campaign

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Election 2008

Iraq, Experience Key In Election For Walsh, Colo.

For residents of Walsh., Colo., population 700, Tuesday's presidential vote will center on the war in Iraq and the experience of the candidates. NPR's David Greene returns to the farming community that he visited earlier in the campaign to gauge the mood just before Election Day.

Iraq, Experience Key In Election For Walsh, Colo.

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Election 2008

In Florida, McCain Focuses On Security, Economy

To win next Tuesday, Republican John McCain likely has to hold on to most, if not all, the states President Bush carried in the last two elections. And one of the big ones is Florida, where McCain spent all day Wednesday. In addition to the economy, he focused on his own political strength — national security.

In Florida, McCain Focuses On Security, Economy

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Election 2008

Independent Gives Subdued Support To Obama

Barack Obama is hoping this election will translate into big gains among independent voters. But not all independents are embracing him whole-heartedly. One voter says she's concerned about Obama's foreign policy experience but that she's supporting him because she doesn't trust John McCain on health care.

Independent Gives Subdued Support To Obama

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Election 2008

Campaigns Ratchet Up Ground Game In Ohio

In Ohio, a swing state that helped decide the election in 2004, the McCain and Obama campaigns are wielding high-tech gadgetry and low-tech shoe leather to ensure voters turn out on Election Day.

Campaigns Ratchet Up Ground Game In Ohio

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Battleground States & Bellwether Counties

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: Barack Obama

At a weekend rally for Sen. Barack Obama in Fayetteville, N.C., one thing that stands out is all the young faces of supporters who have endured long lines for a chance to see their candidate and get re-energized for the final push.

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: Barack Obama

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Battleground States & Bellwether Counties

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: John McCain

McCain has been forced to defend red states like North Carolina. Some of his supporters are worried, but at a recent rally, others said coming out to see McCain gives them reassurance.

Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: John McCain

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Election 2008

West Virginia Voters Wrestle With Race, Rumors

Though Barack Obama lost West Virginia's primary to Hillary Clinton by a wide margin, recent polls show the Democrat is now running neck-and-neck with Republican John McCain in the state. Still, some residents are struggling with supporting a black presidential candidate.

West Virginia Voters Wrestle With Race, Rumors

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