The Hill Articles: November 5, 2008

Oregon’s Largest Paper Calls Senate Race for Merkley Ore. Senate Race May Not Be Decided until December Dems lower expectations Biggest state casts huge shadow over 2008 cycle Lobbying amps up for Obama seat Scrambling for prizes of their victory Weyant’s World: November 6, 2008 Boehner appears safe, despite losses Obama had a message and he stuck to it Door opens on Cabinet speculation Chief of Staff Emanuel would create another Ill. vacancy With other branches in hand, Dems now turn to the judiciary Simon Rosenberg’s crystal ball was crystal clear; Williams second Dems’ 19-seat gain not making splash Attack fears may hasten confirmation of DHS nominee Kennedy undecided on attending lame-duck session Republican centrists to gain power in Senate Longtime GOP incumbents get buried under Obama’s coattails Lobbyists not changing their plans for Obama With his own seat up in 2010, Reid has little time to rejoice With strengthened hand on the Hill, liberal lobbies dreaming of big gains Obama win means change for K Street Lobbying World Change is for real The old Mac’s back Steady as you pay-go How the election of Obama rates in our nation’s history Next year may not be party for Lieberman An election that the Republicans needed to lose — good luck Obama President Obama — Reagan Democrat DAY’S END ROUNDUP Bipartisanship and the difficult path to prosperity The chimes of freedom Campaign’s emotional rollercoaster takes its final twist Election-night parties: The best, worst and weirdest of times Political couple endures stressful election-night outcomes Coleman: I Wouldn’t Request Recount Georgia Senate race heads to runoff Rep. Blunt to give up whip post, sources say Palin: I’m Sorry if I Cost McCain a Single Vote Smith’s Campaign Optimistic as Oregon Count Continues Looking Back, Looking Ahead Obama’s Transition Team Armed with more Dems, Pelosi poised to get tougher D.C. Group Hopes Obama Win Leads to Representation in Congress Obama announces transition team DNC touts success of 50-state strategy Change is coming to K Street Pope Benedict Expresses Prayers for Obama in Private Note Van Hollen won’t seek second term at DCCC The Jury’s In NYT: Emanuel Expected to Accept Chief of Staff Job Kerry Wants to Become Secretary of State McConnell Congratulates Coleman with Recount on the Way McConnell Pledges to Work With an Obama Administration Waxman believed to seek Dingell’s gavel Obama’s Inauguration Theme: ‘A New Birth of Freedom’ Sali ouster puts Dems plus-19; recounts loom Major shakeup unlikely in Senate GOP leadership Davis Says Club for Growth Has Hurt GOP Nominees MIDDAY ROUNDUP Cantor to run for minority whip; Blunt mum Cantor to Run for No. 2 Position in House GOP ‘Power Concedes Nothing’ Ensign Calls Minn. Senate Race for Coleman Both sides mum on recount in Goode’s district Burgess to challenge McCotter for GOP leadership spot Lieberman: Time to Put Partisanship Aside Marc Ambinder The Fix The Huffington Post McCain loss raises questions about his future Drudge Report Townhall.com American Metamorphosis Fight for GOP’s identity begins Bush: ‘Change’ coming to Washington AP Calls, Then Uncalls Minn. Senate Race for Coleman Bush Praises Obama’s Journey The Corner Daily Kos MyDD TalkingPointsMemo Contentions Pravda: ‘Only Satan Would Have Been Worse Than Bush’ The Night Old Dixie Died and a New Generation Was Born House GOP to lose around 20 seats Ga. GOP Chairwoman Anticipates Senate Recount Despite Slim Chambliss Lead Franken Doesn’t Concede, Prepares for Recount Report: Obama Seeks Emanuel as Chief of Staff Hensarling seeks #3 GOP spot, Boehner to run again MORNING READ Minnesota race headed for a recount Young headed to win; Stevens appears to survive Stevens Ahead of Begich With Most Votes Counted Minnesota Senate Race Headed to Recount Titus Defeats Rep. Jon Porter (R-Nev.) Rep. Boyda Concedes to GOP Opponent Cole Says Party Won’t Lose 30 Again House Dems up 15 seats after 3 more wins Hoyer: ‘The Days of Obstruction Are Over’ Obama Sends Thank-You Text to Supporters Knollenberg Falls in Southeast Michigan District House Dems plus-nine after PA, NM, NY wins 2004 Nominee Kerry Congratulates Obama Putnam steps down as conference chairman Dems overcome with emotion with Obama victory Obama: ‘Our Union Can Be Perfected’ Olson Scores One of Few GOP Pickups Tonight President-Elect Obama Acknowledges Challenges, Expresses Hope NJ win puts House Dems at plus-seven