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By CNET News.com Staff
November 4, 2004 7:05 PM PST
November 4, 2004 7:05 PM PST
From blognosticators trying their hand at cybersoothsaying to Web applications that assist the undecided to e-voting machines that may or may not be trustworthy, technology is adding new wrinkles to the political fabric.
Workplace blues in election aftermath
Tech industry workers find that the election's outcome is affecting workplace morale, concentration.
Photo: Company president holds morale meeting
Photo: Company president holds morale meetingNovember 4, 2004
Bush says he intends to spend political capital
The newly re-elected president says he'll reach out to "everyone who shares our goals."
November 4, 2004
Votes are cast--time to count the issues
news analysis A Republican victory is generally considered good for big business, but it's not always so clear-cut in the high-tech world.
November 3, 2004
Newscasters show off election-night gadgetry
Among the devices used was a futuristic plasma monitor designed by three technology companies specifically for CBS.
Screen shots: Election night gadgets
Screen shots: Election night gadgets
November 4, 2004
E-voting makes its mark
Watchdogs report no major problems with voting machines, but critics say security's still a worry.
November 3, 2004
Bush victorious; speaks of unity
"A new term is a new opportunity to reach out to the whole nation," president says during victory speech.
Photos: America votes
Photos: America votes
November 3, 2004
Who won? Online bookies
The results of the 2004 presidential election finally are in, and the winners are: the betting Web sites that correctly predicted what would happen on Election Day.
November 3, 2004
Election spurs tidal wave of Web traffic
Web sites ranging from presidential candidates' official home pages to popular news outlets and blogs all experienced heavy traffic Tuesday.
November 3, 2004
Bloggers were bold with presidential predictions
"What the matter, networks? Afraid to call Florida this time around?" says one blogger, who called the state for Bush at 11:37 last night.
November 3, 2004
Stocks rise on possible Bush victory
Wall Street welcomes Bush's lead as he is seen as more pro-business than Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry.
November 3, 2004
Stem cell measure winning in California
Proposition to fund stem cell research with $3 billion in state money heads toward resounding victory.
November 3, 2004
Sites scramble for Election Day results
News sites publishing real-time data, advice. Bush, Kerry sites also charted significant traffic increases on election's eve.
November 2, 2004
Election-prediction addiction
Computer-generated maps showing America dotted with crimson and blue are a common feature on Web pages these days.
Screen shots: Mapping a winner
Screen shots: Mapping a winner November 2, 2004
Voter guide uses wisdom of masses
"Presidential Guidester" site matches your views with what the public (by state) thinks about Kerry, Bush and Nader.
November 1, 2004
The big election beta test
Ready or not, here comes electronic voting. States are divided on fierce debate over ballot systems.
November 1, 2004
Blogs play critical role in campaigns
Online pamphleteers galvanize volunteers, play instant fact-checkers for politicians.
November 1, 2004
Young cell phone users behind Kerry
A poll conducted via text messaging on mobile phones may fill gap in other voter opinion research.
November 1, 2004
Musicians, fans join online political fray
Eminem leads left-leaning musicians airing their political views online. Where are the Bush-friendly artists?
November 1, 2004
Web news outlets gear up for election
News organizations such as CNN and Fox News, plus portal giants Yahoo and AOL, will offer real-time election updates online.
November 1, 2004
Keeping an eye on the election
The coming presidential election is sure to be about as close as they come, and technology is at the heart of much of the surrounding discussion.
November 1, 2004
Empty promises and tech's future
perspective CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh examines why quadrennial tech promises from presidential wannabes rarely get acted upon.
November 1, 2004
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matter if we agree or not, just that we choose our leaders fairly. I
don't like to see small groups trying to sway voters to their side.
I strongly disagree with Michael Moores movie being presented
as a documentary. Many people look to movies to get their
information. They also listen to music and movie stars. Why
should they have a more important opinion than others? I think
that every American should vote their views and their
conscience.