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Archive: Us Elections
A presidential distraction
MPs have a healthy sense of their own importance in the general scheme of things and are often, as a result, uninterested by anything happening outside British politics. Barack Obama's inauguration proved an exception to the rule.
US election As-It-Happened
Feature: Yes, Mr president
Obama victory speech
US Election 2008 special
Welcome to <i>politics.co.uk</i>'s US election page. Here you'll find all the latest developments, news, features, comment, analysis and videos in the race on the other side of the Atlantic.
America 'won't change' under Obama
The likelihood for change in America has been downplayed by European minister Denis MacShane at a conference in Westminster today, in an effort to promote a stronger and more independent Europe.
British Obama 'closer than you think'
The largest ever number of black and Asian MPs will be returned to parliament at the next election, new research indicates.
Amnesty hand Obama list of demands
Amnesty International are calling fvor an early meeting with president elect Barack Obama so convince him to end the US government's violation of human rights around the world.
'The new dawn of American leadership is at hand'
Barack Obama has become the next president of the United States in a historic day in world politics, telling crowds: "The new dawn of American leadership is at hand".
US elections: Results
Follow this page throughout the night as results from the US elections filter in.
Feature: The challenges Obama will face in office
President-elect Barack Obama will face a number of challenges once he assumes office in January. Here we take a brief look at some of them.
Analysis: Obama makes history
For many outside of the US it may have seemed a forgone conclusion that Barack Obama would take the White House for the Democratic party.
Democrats tighten grip on Senate
While the election of Barack Obama might dominate the headlines the Democratic party has also made significant gains in the US Senate taking five seats so far from the Republicans.
McCain - I will support Obama
Republican candidate John McCain conceded defeat less than 25 minutes after California and Virginia declared for Barack Obama.
Voting underway in US elections
Polling stations are open across the United States as Americans elect their 44th president today.
US embassy faced election day protest
The UK's American embassy faced protests from anti-Guantanamo groups yesterday as the US went to the polls to vote for a new president.
Democrats gain state governor
The state of Missouri shifted from Republican to Democrat, electing the state's former attorney general Jay Nixon as governor.
Obama victory speech
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Video: Signs of hope and change
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Video: Barack Obama votes
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Video: Barack Obama acceptance speech
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Obama '08: The road to victory
A look back at how the race for the White House unfolded throughout 2008.
Interview: Dennis Skinner
The veteran Labour left-winger talks to politics.co.uk about Obama, Palin and why politicians aren't perfect.
Video: Obama votes
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US candidates reach endgame
Both US presidential candidates are making their final pitches to the American electorate as the campaign reaches its endgame.
Feature: Home state is where the heart is
John McCain is struggling to keep hold of his own state. What are the chances for a candidate who fails to win at home?
Opinion Formers
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