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Capitol Building, Washington Election calendar
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FURTHER ANALYSIS

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YouTube has transformed the political process in 2008, writes Rajini Vaidyanathan.

Greatest political show on earth
Missouri loses bellwether status
BACKGROUND

George W Bush Q&A: US presidential election 2008
Key questions answered about the race to succeed George W Bush as US president.

Q&A: The US Electoral College
Guide to US government

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Martin Luther King waves to supporters 28 August 1963, Washington DC Dream come true
How Obama defied the past to shape the future
A number Election in figures
Numbers that tell the story of the election
Jessica Ross Voters' views
US voters from both parties share their feelings

Electoral College votes

Winning post 270
Obama - Democrat
365
McCain - Republican
173
Find out how the results are reported

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As it happened: US election reaction

When the sun rises over Arizona, many will shake their heads and fear for the future

Matthew Price

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IN PICTURES
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