Republicans Lose; Very Few Surprises

Corruption named as key issue by voters in exit polls
Gay Marriage Ban Rejected in Arizona
South Dakota votes against ban of almost all abortions
Bush Congratulates Democrats on Victory
Bush Says Rumsfeld Is Stepping Down
Bush names ex-CIA chief Gates to replace Rumsfeld
New defense nominee an intelligence veteran
Flashback:  Gates:  A former CIA chief on “connecting the dots”…
AP:  Hastert Won’t Seek House Leader Post
McCain gains political capital in elections
Allen mulls recount; Webb readies team
Democrats Capture Montana Senate Seat; Virginia to Decide Dem Sweep, GOP Split
What a Democrat Win Means for Defense Contractors, Drug Companies
Marshall wins; Barrow claims victory; Republicans dispute it
Barrow claims win in 12th; 8th still too close
Drilling Deep in the Gulf of Mexico
Gaza Shelling Prompts Hamas to Call for Attacks Against U.S.


Barnes:  Could Have, Would Have, Should Have
Allen:  President Bush’s Opening Gambit for Surviving Divided Government
Grab:  Terrorists’ human shields
Bartlett:  Election aftermath
NYT:  The Democratic House
Lambro:  For both parties, substantive issues a low priority
Keene:  Parties May Misread Results
NR:  Dégringolade
Robbins:  Back to the Seventies
Buckley:  Tuesday’s Ultimatum
Hawkins:  An Autopsy on Remains of GOP Majority
Stossel:  Property theft in America