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Obama’s Victory Should Settle a Bitter Argument

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Nov 8, 2012 Obama's re-election was at once a deeply personal triumph and a victory for the younger, highly diverse and broadly progressive America that rallied to him. It was a result that ought to settle the bitter argument that ground the nation's government to a near-standstill. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Heitkamp North Dakota Victory Increases Democrats’ Senate Majority

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 8, 2012 North Dakota is a "deeply conservative" state that Mitt Romney won by 20 points, making Heitkamp's victory there all the more impressive. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Raul Ruiz Defeats Longtime GOP Rep. Mary Bono Mack

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 8, 2012 The Democrat scored a major upset victory Tuesday night in California's 36th Congressional District, handing Bono Mack her first loss in her 14-year political career. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Nate Silver the Real Winner of Election 2012

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 Silver correctly predicted the results of Tuesday night's election, as opposed to Dick Morris who was utterly wrong in predicting Mitt Romney would win in a "landslide." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Republican Allen West Not Conceding Election Yet

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 UPDATE: With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, the tea party-backed Republican trails in his re-election bid to Democrat Patrick Murphy by a razor-thin margin. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Independent Angus King Projected to Win Maine Senate Race

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 The former governor has the option to caucus with Democrats or Republicans. Which side he chooses could tip the balance of power toward that party. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )