Politics: Term II

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Thursday, November 04, 2004 Analysis 2nd-Term Mandate Will Need Means President Bush vowed Wednesday to pursue second-term goals of reforming the tax code, partially privatizing Social Security, and spreading democracy to Iraq and Afghanistan, an agenda that Republicans say will be constrained by the consequences of his first four years in office: the war in Iraq, widespread distrust of the United States abroad and yawning budget deficits back home. • Bush Wins Second Term • President Promises to Unite • Bush, Aides Turn to Second Term's Transition Process John F. Kerry 'That's It': A Two-Year Quest Ends In the end, John F. Kerry finally found the warmth and passion he was often criticized for lacking, emotionally telling those who fought so hard for him that he wished he could "wrap you up in my arms and embrace each and every one of you." Congress Rightward Shift May Squeeze Centrists Tuesday's Republican sweep of the South will reshape the next Senate, replacing moderate Democrats sometimes willing to cross party lines with ardent GOP conservatives, according to analysts. • Daschle's Defeat Means New Face for Democrats • Profiles: New Senators • Profiles: New House Members A Victory for 'Values,' but Whose? Gay marriage now seems essential to any conversation about the 2004 election. The exit polls pointed to a huge boost for Republicans from voters who said their biggest concern was "moral values." • Same-Sex Bans Fuel Conservative Agenda • GOP Won Ohio With Accent on Rural and Traditional Advertisement Get your news just the way you like it. Add your favorite columnists and topics to a washingtonpost.com newsletter delivered to your in-box each morning. It's a free and easy way to make sure you never miss a thing. Personalize your e-mail today and enjoy customized articles tomorrow. More Political News Bush Wins Second Term: Kerry Concedes Defeat; Both Speak of Need for Unity GOP Won With Accent On Rural and Traditional The Day After, Americans Take the Results to Heart New Woes Surface in Use of Estimates Same-Sex Bans Fuel Conservative Agenda Deeply Divided Country Is United in Anxiety Leader's Defeat Means New Face for Democrats: Nevada's Reid Hopes to Head Party in Senate Voter Turnout Either Sizzled Or Fizzled: 'Record' Claims Depend on Comparison President Promises To Unite Need to Connect With Religious, Rural Voters Noted Parties Reach Near-Parity in Statehouses Write-Ins And Write-Offs Victory Bears Out Emphasis on Values: GOP Tactics Aimed At Cultural Divide More Participation Not Necessarily a Trend: Much of Electorate Is Traditional Blocs, but Minorities and Youths Are on Rise They Don't Declare: The Vote-Callers Who Lost Their Voice No Hanging-Chad Cliffhanger? Oh, For the Days of '00 Other Democrats Could Block White House Ambitions in '08 'I See a Great Day Coming' LIVE DISCUSSIONS • Live, 11 a.m. ET: Election Analysis With Dan Balz • Live, 11 a.m. ET: Investigative Journalist Seymour Hersh • Live, Noon ET: Washington Week's Gwen Ifill • Live, Noon ET: The Post's Marc Fisher on D.C. Area Races • Live, 1 p.m. ET: Talking Points With Terry M. Neal • Transcript: The Morning After With Robert G. Kaiser • Transcript: Discuss E-Voting Issues With Robert MacMillan • Transcript: Dan Froomkin on the White House • Transcript: Post Columnist Thomas E. Mann • Transcript: A Running Election Night Discussion With Post Reporters From Across the Country • Transcript: UVa. Political Analyst Larry Sabato • Live Online: Full List of Political Discussions OPINION • Post Editorial: Mr. Bush's Victory • Post Editorial: Scandal in the House • George F. Will: America's Shifting Reality • David S. Broder: An Old-Fashioned Win • Jim Hoagland: Second-Term Options • Richard Cohen: The Once and Future Hope • Tom Toles Cartoon: Good Closer • More Editorials & Opinion ONLINE EXTRAS • Comparing the Candidates • Charting the Campaign • Terry M. Neal's Talking Points • Dan Froomkin's White House Briefing • Howard Kurtz's Media Notes Extra WEEKLY CAMPAIGN E-MAIL REPORT • Campaign Report: Sign up for free election news and analysis, delivered each Wednesday • Sample Campaign Report E-Mail Newsletter Services To sign up for additional newsletters or get help, visit the E-mail Preferences Page. •   To unsubscribe, visit the E-mail Preferences Page (do not reply to this e-mail). •   For feedback, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. •   For advertising information, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. •   To subscribe to the print edition of The Washington Post newspaper, click here.     Privacy Policy © 2004 The Washington Post Company Previous message View by thread View by date Next message Reply via email to Search the site The Mail Archive home camp03 - all messages camp03 - about the list Expand Previous message Next message The Mail Archive home Add your mailing list FAQ Support Privacy WATH06BFBE8EE2949E17F3F68EF740.drmailer11.DumpShot.0@letters.washingtonpost.com