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FINAL SALUTE: John Kerry salutes supporters before delivering his concession speech in Boston on Wednesday. (Elise Amendola, AP) News24 Galleries AFTER THE ELECTION Bush's victory speech Kerry's concession speech Gallery: George W Bush wins The Electoral College Did you know that the American voter doesn't actually vote for the presidential candidates?

11th straight win for Obama 21/02/2008 16:38 Barack Obama has won his 11th straight primary in the race for the US Democratic presidential nomination, dealing another blow to party rival Hillary Clinton. Obama 'all talk, little substance' More Obama, Osama confusion Bush to raise money for McCain 23/05/2008 20:28 President George W Bush is set to start raising money for John McCain's campaign next week. McCain slams Obama over army McCain lashes Obama over Cuba Bush's remark triggers furore Polls open in touchy Wisconsin 19/02/2008 15:24 Voting has begun in Wisconsin for candidates seeking the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations in a contentious race marked by accusations of plagiarism. Clinton battles for Wisconsin McCain is 'Senator Hothead' Bush set to pick new team 05/11/2004 20:36 President George W Bush has started the job of choosing key members of his new administration. Bush in, Powell out? US did not forsee insurgency Ashcroft holds torture memo Bush wins Iowa 05/11/2004 19:10 President George W Bush won the state of Iowa, claiming the last state in the US election after absentee ballots were counted. Computer error boosted Bush 05/11/2004 18:03 A computer error involving a voting machine cartridge has handed President George W Bush an extra 3 893 votes in one precinct in the key state of Ohio. Bush wins Iowa Bush: How will he pay? Blair: Wake up, Europe Fear helped Bush win - experts Bush camp claims victory Deadlock as vote echoes 2000 Bush: How will he pay? 05/11/2004 15:26 With federal deficits already running amok, it is unclear how President George W Bush will pay for his second-term agenda. Al-Qaeda group threatens US Fear helped Bush win - experts Blair thought Kerry won 05/11/2004 07:57 Prime Minister Tony Blair went to bed on the night of the US presidential election believing John Kerry had won, a newspaper has reported. Bush 'will finish job in Iraq' Bush victory 'a yes to war' Blair congratulates Bush Bush 'will finish job in Iraq' 04/11/2004 20:44 Claiming a broad popular mandate, President George W Bush has vowed to battle terrorism and win back allies divided by the war in Iraq. Bush to re-write tax code Bush victory 'a yes to war' US: 'Expect more of the same' 'Bush needs new terrorism plan' US: 'Expect more of the same' 04/11/2004 15:38 US president George W Bush would regard his re-election as a mandate for "more of the same" on foreign policy, an American political analyst has said. N Korea may be next on agenda 'Bush needs new terrorism plan' Results fail to boost dollar Bush victory 'a yes to war' 04/11/2004 15:30 The European press has seen George W Bush's decisive victory in the US presidential race as an endorsement of his tough war on terrorism. US: 'Expect more of the same' N Korea may be next on agenda 'Bush needs new terrorism plan' N Korea may be next on agenda 04/11/2004 14:28 Re-elected US President George W Bush will waste little time in trying to get nuclear-armed North Korea back to the negotiating table, experts say. Bush in, Powell out? 'To the shelters, it's Bush' 'Bush needs new terrorism plan' 'Bush needs new terrorism plan' 04/11/2004 12:04 Experts have cautioned that US President George W Bush may want to reconsider his iron-fisted approach towards foreign policy. Bush in, Powell out? Bush's victory speech 'To the shelters, it's Bush' Democrats: What went wrong? 04/11/2004 12:04 Soundly rejected in their attempt to win back control of Congress, Democrats now will face months of soul searching. Kenyans bemoan Bush victory 'To the shelters, it's Bush' Is America divided? Bush in, Powell out? 04/11/2004 11:04 Secretary of State Colin Powell has been evasive about his future, skirting questions about the timing of his widely expected departure. Insurgency worsening - Powell 'Disclaimers' on WMD info Powell: Bin Laden on the run Kerry's concession speech 04/11/2004 09:57 Senator John Kerry full speech as he publicly admits defeat in the US election. Bush's victory speech 04/11/2004 09:57 President George W Bush declared victory in the US presidential elections - here is his full speech. 'To the shelters, it's Bush' 04/11/2004 09:26 Lebanese newspapers have warned that the re-election of US President George W Bush would encourage him to pursue his radical policies in the Middle East. Heal rift, Asia tells Bush French: Bush victory not good Blair congratulates Bush 'America has spoken' Bush's Speech Is America divided? 04/11/2004 09:24 A quick look at the electoral map of the US shows a split country, but on closer inspection, is America really that divided?

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