Winning decisively in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and Virginia, Barack Obama was elected the 44th president today - the first black American ever chosen for the office.

The campaign that seemed eternal finally comes to an end today, and still we fret about a replay of 2000 and 2004, when Election Day was not the end, but only an escalation of months-long worries and anxieties.

Barack Obama is breaking all records in campaign fundraising, bringing in a whopping $150 million last month alone.

With just 16 days left in the presidential campaign, retired Gen. Colin Powell today announced his support for Democratic candidate Barack Obama.

Last night, Joe the Plumber, the essence of un-Muckety, became the sweetheart of both political parties and the mainstream media.

The swift boats are sailing again. But they may be traveling on smaller waters.

One solution to Sen. John McCain’s perceived problem with lobbyists? Call them something else.

Emotions are running so high in this year’s presidential race that real estate agents may want to start promoting buildings not only for their views and their square footage, but for their residents’ political leanings.

Whether or not Sen. Barack Obama wins the Democratic presidential nomination could depend on the political skills and persuasive powers of Matthew D. Nugen, a behind-the-scenes political veteran at the age of 36.