The Hill Articles: November 2, 2010

Yarmuth gives cap-and-trade backers early coal-state win DeMint needles GOP leaders in congratulating conservatives Former Bush OMB head wins Senate seat in Ohio Tech/telecom races: Dingell Alaska’s Miller: GOP’s won ‘mandate’ to shrink government House GOP whip wins reelection Bush: Kanye West criticism was worst moment of presidency Maryland Dems say robocall trying to suppress turnout in governor’s race Mario Diaz-Balart wins brother’s House seat Rand Paul (R) projected winner in Kentucky Senate contest Despite rumors, no voting problems reported in Nevada First new member of 112th Congress elected Capitol Hill quiet on Election Day: Piled up mail and ‘I Voted’ stickers GOP wins two Senate seats as Paul, Coats declared winners Tech/telecom races: Blunt Democrats file first legal challenges Bachmann eyes run for leadership spot Rep. Rogers wins, could be next Appropriations chairman Solar industry gives a shout out to GOP friends Tech/Telecom races: Terry First House results in Bush pondered dropping Cheney from ’04 ticket The Hill’s election night liveblog President Obama makes last-second pitch to black voters Bankruptcies on pace to hit most in five years As polls close, Nancy Pelosi says she’s confident of staying Speaker Tech/Telecom races: Boucher, Feingold Obama presses Yemeni president on counterterrorism ACORN files for bankruptcy After World Series win, Pelosi high on Democrats’ chances: ‘Fear the beard’ Reid expects he’ll have to ‘wait for a decision’ DAY’S END ROUND-UP Allbritton backs broadband reclassification, net neutrality McCain: 2010 elections ‘not an affirmation of Republicans’ Some non-election climate news . . . Avoiding intimidation at the ballot box Economists spar over effect of health reform on job creation Job creation indexes showing signs of improvement Roadblocks could worsen for FCC wireless efforts Election Day drive by: RNC’s ‘Fire Pelosi’ bus visits DNC headquarters GSA releases government-wide guidelines for cloud computing Delaware Dems claim GOP intimidation by O’Donnell backers, worry over turnout Pundits predict GOP House takeover, split on fate of Reid and Boxer Obama’s primary challenge will be from the competent — not the left Report: House Republicans will bring early vote on repeal of healthcare reform The Big Question: How will Tea Party-backed candidates fare today? Endangered Democrat: ‘Turnout isn’t where we need it to be’ Senate needs to confirm ambassadors to Turkey and Azerbaijan Washington dragging its feet on gas production is a drag on job creation Obama talks ‘date night’ rules, being called ‘dude’ Salazar proposes new federal-private ‘institute’ to bolster spill prevention Sen. Reid ‘comfortable’ with his chances Democrats hail high turnout while GOP exudes confidence on House Former HHS chief: GOP shouldn’t try to repeal healthcare reform Pro-drilling Gulf ‘Survival Team’ taps Patton Boggs Oracle buys e-commerce software firm for $1 billion Pelosi on Giants World Series win: ‘Victory is in the air’ GOP hopes to win more advantages down the ballot in redistricting pushes After voting, Boehner eyes Speaker post Map shows where FourSquare users are voting Rand Paul: No regs without congressional approval Taking mortgage finance back to the 1930s Officials, candidates tweet to get out the vote Administration takes transparency hits with GOP on cusp of oversight power Google Trends registers voters’ confusion Election night 2010: The ITK party guide Nielsen: 28 percent of mobile subscribers use smartphones Election eve polls show Boxer, Manchin leading; Reid behind Obama looks to set tone with post-election press conference Last-minute stops for Reid and Angle as Nev. decides day’s top race Obama to hold post-election press conference Tech leaders make list of Washington’s well-paid Texas Republican too excited about election to sleep Why people vote Study: Alcohol more harmful than hard drugs Whistling past the Democrats McCain has kind words for former reform ally Feingold on Election Day Cursing and costumes: What ITK will miss most about Election 2010 Cornyn: GOP would ‘welcome’ party switch by Joe Lieberman Gov. McDonnell quietly building national network from Virginia Political leaders pivot to get-out-the-vote mode Obama does radio blitz on Election Day Game day Obama’s liberal minority in the Senate Feminists disappointed by women Healthcare Tuesday Dems cautious as voters head to the polls Report: Hurt sues green groups over ‘conflict of interest’ ad Energy Roundup: Greens brace for major Republican gains MORNING READ Good Morning Tech midterm edition: Tech races to watch Republicans hope for inroads among Dem groups Democrats brace for GOP wave White House knows what’s coming, gets ready for losses Leadership free-for-all to come in aftermath Predictions from lawmakers and the Obama administration on Election Day Big election night for House GOP may spark battle for majority whip spot Studies: Lower co-pays help keep patients on their meds Odds are against Reid, but don’t bet on it Harry Reid turns to ‘closer’ Obama in final bid to avoid election defeat Election gains would make Boehner the national face of the Republican Party Pundits on the left, right agree: GOP will be smiling after this year’s races Jeff Ross Q&A With Jeff Reichert director of the new documentary ‘Gerrymandering’ Obama’s cars set the pace for speeding drivers on country road Election night 2010: The ITK party guide Cursing and costumes: What ITK will miss about Election 2010