CANELLOS | ANALYSIS
Shift in tone will bring
a watershed for nation
Obama's clear-cut victory can be read as a mandate for some very specific policy changes.
- Democrats gain in Congress
- Obama focused intently on Fla.
- Few hiccups reported at polls
- Financial crisis hurt McCain
- Economy weighed on voters
- Commentary A stuck generation understands
- Obama effort helps avert snags
A dream no longer deferred
African-Americans reflect on Obama's campaign. (Boston Globe)
MASSACHUSETTS RACES »
Ballot Questions»
Overview | Complete results| 1. Repeal the income tax? | |
 No70% | Yes 30% |
| 2. Decriminalize marijuana? | |
| Yes 65% | No 35% |
| 3. Abolish dog racing? | |
| Yes 56% | No 44% |
100% of precincts Updated: 11:54 AM | |
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President pays tribute to the troops
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In her own words: Teacher moved by students' joy over Obama win
By Felicia Kazer Boston teacher Felicia Kazer tells how Barack Obama's election transformed McCormack Middle School in Dorchester the day after the historic vote, stirring...
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BALLOT QUESTION 2
For and against...
Get the arguments for and against the decriminalization of marijuana.
BALLOT QUESTION 3
For and against ...
Get the arguments for and against banning dog racing in Massachusetts.
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- Obama plans for health care delay, new jobs bill
- New gas wells leave more chemicals in ground
- Dems to W.H.: Drop cap-and-trade
- Bomb plot complicates Gitmo plan
- Accused bomber used 'high explosive'
- Sunday talk show tip sheet
- Top 10 tweets of 2009
- U.S. charges Nigerian in bomb bid
- Unlimited aid for Freddie, Fannie
- Edwards lies low, helps build houses
MORE ON THE ELECTION
 Voting booths in East Cambridge. (Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff) |
Voting problems reported, already
There are scattered reports of voting problems across the country, and in Virginia, a watchdog group is already urging that polling places be kept open two hours. (By Foon Rhee, Political Intelligence)
Tranquility, anticipation in St. Petersburg
In a middle class, largely black neighborhood of neatly tended stucco ranch houses and condo buildings, Obama's presence is felt. (By Lisa Wangsness, Political Intelligence)
'Hometown favorite' casts his ballot
Democratic candidate Barack Obama cast his ballot in Chicago today with his wife and daughters. (By Scott Helman, Globe Staff)
McCain gets in last-minute stumping
John McCain cast his ballot in Arizona today, then headed out to Colorado and New Mexico for campaign stops. (By Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff)