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    From Making History to Governing the White House

    This year's race for the White House has been an epic story that may continue for a long time to come. Have voters charted a new direction? What are the prospects for the next administration?

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 5, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

    This year's race for the White House has been an epic story that may continue for a long time to come. Have voters charted a new direction? What are the prospects for the next administration?

    Banner image: President-elect Barack Obama stands on stage along with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia (red dress) and Sasha (black dress) during an election night gathering in Grant Park. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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      From Making History to Governing the White House

      An African-American rode to the White House yesterday on what pollsters call "a storm of voter dissatisfaction" and the promise of change. The challenge facing Barack Obama is to transform his iconic status into effective leadership on war, the economy, health care and global warming.

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      Warren Olney

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      From Making History to Governing the White House

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