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2008 Vote News
REPORT: Obama Picks Treasury Secretary
A number of media outlets are reporting that President Elect Barack Obama has picked his Treasury Secretary.
REPORT: Clinton to Accept Secretary of State
Citing two aides close to Senator Hillary Clinton, the New York Times is reporting that she will accept the job of Secretary of State.
Report: Clinton Considered for Sec. of State
President-elect Barack Obama has met in Chicago with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is under consideration for a top post such as secretary of state.
Barack Obama Resigns From Senate
President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday that he will resign from the Senate, effective Sunday.
Bush to Give Obama First Look at Oval Office
Barack Obama has never set foot in the Oval Office. Talk about making an entrance. In a sit-down discussion Monday with President Bush, the president-elect will get his first feel for the place where momentous decisions will soon fall to him.
Teens Visit Museum, Reflect on Election
Teenagers who arrived for a scheduled tour of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, had a chance to share their thoughts about the historic 2008 Vote. INSIDE: Hear from the teens
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Secretary of State: Record Voter Turnout in MI
Voters turned out in record numbers across Michigan, according to Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land.
Children Weigh In on Historic Election
Voters aren't the only ones weighing in on Tuesday's historic election. Several children from Eaton Academy in Eastpointe shared their opinions on the 2008 Vote.

INSIDE: Children share their thoughts

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Obama: 'Change Has Come To America'
After months on the campaign trail leading up to last night's historic election, Barack Obama is spending a quiet Wednesday in Chicago. INSIDE: Obama begins planning for Presidency Video Watch Video
ABC News: Obama Picks Chief Of Staff
ABC News is reporting that President Elect Barack Obama has picked Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel to serve as his White House Chief of Staff.
Detroiters Celebrate Obama Victory
Moments after the media declared Barack Obama the next president, downtown Detroit erupted in celebration. INSIDE: Watch Team Coverage of the Historic Celebration Video Watch Video
Peters Ousts Congressman Knollenberg
UPDATED: Representative Joe Knollenberg fell victim to a strong showing for Democrats in Oakland County and across the nation. Challenger Gary Peters will take the 9th District U.S. congressional seat. INSIDE: Listen to Peters' Acceptance Speech Video Watch Video
John McCain Concedes White House Race
Senator John McCain has conceded the 2008 race for the White House to Barack Obama. INSIDE: McCain's Concession Speech Video Watch Video
Barack Obama's Victory Speech
UPDATED: Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States. "America can change. Our union can be perfected," he said in an overnight victory speech.

INSIDE: Listen to Obama's entire victory speech 
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Voters Put ‘Sleeping Judge’ to Bed
In a race that was heavily shaped by television commercials branding an incumbent Michigan Supreme Court justice as the “sleeping judge,” voters have chosen his challenger, Diane Hathaway.
Levin Headed for 6th Term
In the race for US Senate, WXYZ-TV’s exclusive exit poll shows incumbent democrat Carl Levin holding a 66%-28% lead over Republican challenger Jack Hoogendyk.
Michigan Supports Medical Marijuana
Michigan voters support Proposal 1—which would legalize the use of medical marijuana—by a margin of almost two-to-one.
PROP. 2 LIVES: Stem Cell Research Survives
Michigan voters back stem cell research.The fight over whether to amend the state’s constitution to expand stem cell research has passed.
EXIT POLLS: Obama Takes Michigan
With the majority of polls closed across the state, WXYZ-TV’s exclusive exit poll results offer a glimpse into how millions of Michigan residents voted this election. Channel 7’s exit poll data shows Democratic Senator Barack Obama leading Republican Senator John McCain by a margin of 57%-43%.
No Surprises: Economy Top of Mind for MI Voters
The economy and national security are the two leading issues on the minds of Michigan voters this election, according to WXYZ-TV’s exclusive exit poll data.
Now...The Voters Decide
The campaigning is done and by the end of the day we will have a new president.

INSIDE: We have team coverage from Bill Proctor, Peggy Agar  and Brandon Truttling on this historic Election Day Video Watch Video
Malfunction Interrupts Vote in Inkster
A voting machine malfunction this morning slowed the voting process for a time in one precinct.

INSIDE: Dave LewAllen reports from Inkster Video Watch Video
Voter Turnout Heavy Across Michigan
Voting is heavy across Michigan, just as election watchers predicted. WXYZ.com’s Election Command center is monitoring polling places across the state, surveying voters as they leave the polls.
Wall Street Stages Election Day Rally
Wall Street is enjoying an Election Day rally Tuesday, surging as investors brushed off weak economic data and looked forward to putting the uncertainty of the presidential voting behind them. The Dow Jones industrial average soared about 300 points, and the other major indexes rose well over 2 percent.


McCAIN & OBAMA: 11th Hour Campaigning
The longest and most expensive presidential race in American history crosses the finish line in just a matter of hours, as voters get the last word on Election Day.

INSIDE: Samantha Hayes and Brianna Keilar have the latest from the McCain and Obama camps Video Watch Video
COMMENT: Your Voting Experience
Whether you voted by absentee ballot or at the polls, we want to know about your exerience during this historic election.
THIS IS IT: The Final Hours
The presidential candidates are capping a history-making campaign with a dash from Florida through a half-dozen other crucial states as John McCain tries for an upset over Barack Obama.
EXCLUSIVE: Obama by 12% in Michigan
An exclusive EPIC MRA, WXYZ-TV, Detroit News poll shows Barack Obama is holding his lead over John McCain in Michigan. 

INSIDE: Stephen Clark crunches the numbers
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No Campaign Buttons, Shirts at the Polls
Leave your campaign paraphernalia at home on election day.

INSIDE: Judge gives reason for his decision
Community Comment - Opposing Proposal 2
Proposal 2 goes too far. Embryonic stem cell research is legal in Michigan today, and it is occurring within the framework of the current law. I encourage you to read the proposal. You will see that it would place in our state constitution, language that would prevent the legislature from overseeing this industry.
Community Comment - Supporting Prop. 2
I've been a nurse for more than 30 years. In my job, I see kids suffering from incurable diseases and injuries everyday, like juvenile diabetes and spinal cord injuries. Embryonic stem cell research can open the door to cures and treatments.
Obama Leaves Campaign to Visit Grandmother
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is canceling nearly all his campaign events Thursday and Friday to visit his suddenly gravely ill 85-year-old grandmother in Hawaii, a spokesman said.
Candidates Have Last Laugh Together
Locked in the midst of an intense campaign, Senators Barack Obama and John McCain took a little time out last night to make fun of each other and themselves.  INSIDE: See their speeches from the roast
9th Congressional District Debate
Four of the candidates running for the congressional seat in the 9th District took part in a live debate Thursday night presided over by the League Of Women Voters Oakland Area.

INSIDE: Watch the entire forum featuring incumbent Joe Knollenberg and challengers Gary Peters, Jack Kevorkian and Douglas Campbell

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LAST DANCE: McCain/Obama, Part 3
The third and final debate is history, and now the people must decide on their next president.

INSIDE: A recap of a debate that was arguably the best of the three between the two candidates Video Watch Video
U.S. Drug Czar Bashes Medical Marijuana
America's Drug Czar was in the Detroit area Wednesday campaigning against Proposal 1, which would legalize marijuana for medical purposes. INSIDE: Drug Czar Campaigns in MI Video Watch Video
McCain & Obama Square Off in 3rd Debate
John McCain told Barack Obama to his face Thursday night, "You didn't tell the American people the truth" about a key campaign pledge as the two presidential rivals slung accusations at close quarters in the final debate of their campaign for the White House.

INSIDE: Watch clips of the debate

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CLINTON: No 2nd Run For President
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton puts the chances of her running for president again at near zero - slightly higher than the chances she gives for becoming Senate majority leader or a Supreme Court justice.
Debate Heats up for Oakland Co. Executive
The race for Oakland County executive is heating up. Monday, the two candidates vying for the position came face-to-face in a spirited debate. INSIDE: Hear from the candidates
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Alaska Legislature: 'Palin Abused Authority'
A legislative committee investigating Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential Nominee, Sarah Palin, has found she abused her power in firing the state's public safety commissioner.
BONDS EXCLUSIVE: 'The World's Changing'
For years you let him into your homes every night at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Now, former Channel 7 Anchor Bill Bonds is back to talk candidly about the world we live in, exclusively on WXYZ.com.

INSIDE: Watch exclusive Bill Bonds interview
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Round 2: Who Won the Debate?
Tuesday's presidential debate offered Republican John McCain one of his last best chances to stop Democrat Barack Obama's recent surge in the race and turn it in his favor.

INSIDE: Watch Action News Report
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Voter Voices: Upload Your Videos
We want to hear voter voices from all over Metro Detroit. So, we're asking you to upload a video to share your political thoughts. What do you think about this year's election? Why do you think it's important to vote? What are you hoping for in a new president? Share Your Thoughts!
McCain Pulling Out Of Michigan
In a major concession, Republican John McCain has abandoned efforts to win Michigan, a Democratic-leaning battleground state the GOP presidential candidate had hoped to capture. INSIDE: The latest developments Video Watch Video
Where Are You Watching Tonight's VP Debate?
Have plans to go out and watch tonight's Vice Presidential Debate? We want to know where the party's at! Leave us a comment and tell us about it.
VP Candidates Go Toe-to-Toe
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her Democratic counterpart Joe Biden addressed the issues in their only debate of the campaign season.  

INSIDE: Watch a portion of the debate Video Watch Video
Thousands at MSU for Obama Rally
Thousands of people gathered on the campus of Michigan State University today for a rally held by Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

INSIDE: Hear a portion of Obama's speech Video Watch Video
More Conservatives Calling for Palin's Ouster
Several conservative writers have come out saying John McCain should dump Sarah Palin as his running mate before she further damages the campaign.

INSIDE: Hear What Local Women Have to Say
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Barack Obama Returning to Michigan
Senator Barack Obama will visit Michigan for the second time this week as he visits Grand Rapids and East Lansing this Thursday.
You Weigh In, Who Won the Debate?
Now that the debate is over, it's time for you to weigh in. Who do you think came out on top in the first presidential debate?
Election Webcast
Bill Ballenger
Chuck Stokes and Christy McDonald talk with political analyst Bill Ballenger about the events of Election Day.
Congressman John Conyers
Chuck Stokes and Christy McDonald talk with Congressman John Conyers about Election Day.
State Senator Tupac Hunter
Stephen Clark and Chuck Stokes talk with State Senator Tupac Hunter, Co-Chairman of the Michigan arm of Barack Obama's Campaign, about Election Day.
Ed Gordon
Chuck Stokes talks with nationally-known journalist Ed Gordon, getting his take on the historic election, and what it means to America. Chuck is joined by Carolyn Clifford as the interview proceeds.
Gary Peters
Alicia Smith and Chuck Stokes talk with Gary Peters about Election Day and his campaign against Congressman Joe Knollenberg.
Congressman Joe Knollenberg
Alicia Smith and Chuck Stokes talk with Congressman Joe Knollenberg about Election Day and his campaign against Gary Peters.
Governor Jennifer Granholm
Chuck Stokes and Alicia Smith talk with Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm about Election Day, what it means to our state and the possibility of her joining an Obama administration.
Nancy Skinner
Alicia Smith and Chuck Stokes talk with Democrat Nancy Skinner about her experience running against Barack Obama.
Bill Bonds
Chuck Stokes and Christy McDonald talk with former WXYZ-TV Anchor Bill Bonds about his view on the country, and today's election.
Former Mayor Dennis Archer
Chuck Stokes and Stephen Clark talk with former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer
Businessman Dick DeVos
Alicia Smith and Chuck Stokes talk with businessman and former candidate for Governor of Michigan Dick DeVos.
Professor Jocelyn Benson
Alicia Smith and Carolyn Clifford Talk to Wayne State University Professor Jocelyn Benson, Who is an Election Law Expert
Oakland Co. Republican Party Chairman Dennis Cowan
Chuck Stokes and Carolyn Clifford Speak With Oakland County Republican Party Chairman Dennis Cowan on the 9th Congressional District Race and the McCain/Obama Campaign
Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Bill Schuette
Carolyn Clifford and Chuck Stokes Interview Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Bill Schuette, Who Opposed the Use of Marijuana for Medicinal Purposes
Diane Byrum
Diane Byrum Tells Chuck Stokes and Carolyn Clifford Why She Supports Medical Marijuana Use
Bankole Thompson
Carolyn Clifford and Chuck Stokes Interview Bankole Thompson, Senior Editor of the Michigan Chronicle, One of the Most Widely Read African American Newspapers in the U.S.
Former Governor James Blanchard
Former Michigan Governor James Blanchard Checks in With Alicia Smith and Chuck Stokes to Give His "Take" on Today's Races
WXYZ-TV Pollster Tim Kiska
WXYZ-TV Pollster Tim Kiska and His Staff are Monitoring More Than 70 Polling Centers and Will Provide His Analysis on State and National Races
Dave Doyle
Dave Doyle Offers His Opinions on Why He is Against Stem Cell Research
Dr. Joe Schwartz
Dr. Joe Schwartz is a Former Republican Congressman. He is Currently the Chair of the CureMichigan for Michigan and Supports Stem Cell Research
Vince Keenan, Publius.org
Vince Keenan Runs Publius.Org, a Web Site Containing Important Information Voters Need to Know
Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett
Offering Insight on Election Day is Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett, Who Oversees the Largest County in Michigan
Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh
Offering Insight Into Races Involving Macomb County is County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh
Oakland Co. Clerk Ruth Johnson
Oakland Co. Clerk Ruth Johnson Gives an Overview of Today's Vote in Oakland County
Democracy 2008
DEMOCRACY 2008: Barack Obama
Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate for President of the United States.

INSIDE: See Stephen Clark's Interview Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: John McCain
John McCain is the Republican candidate for President of the United States.

INSIDE: Stephen Clark interviews McCain Video Watch Video
Democracy 2008 Election Special
Sunday on our Spotlight on the News: Democracy 2008 election special, we’ll sit down with Republican incumbent Joe Knollenberg and Democratic challenger Gary Peters. Oakland County’s 9th Congressional District is up for grabs and you get to choose which one of these candidates will go to Washington, D.C. Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: U.S. Senate Incumbent
Carl Levin's political career began when he won election to the Detroit City Council in 1969, becoming its president in 1973 by winning the most votes citywide. In 1978, he won an upset victory over the number two Republican in the U.S. Senate, and he's been in Washington ever since.

INSIDE: Val Clark introduces us to Carl Levin Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: U.S. Senate Challenger
Jack Hoogendyk is the challenger for one of Michigan's two U.S. Senate seats.

INSIDE: Anu Prakash introduces us to Jack Hoogendyk
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DEMOCRACY 2008: 14th District Incumbent
Congressman John Conyers, Jr., a Detroit Democrat, represents the 14th Congressional District and is running for his 22nd term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Conyers has no Republican opponent in the November election.

INSIDE: Val Clark introduces us to Rep. Conyers Video Watch Video
More People Voting Absentee This Year
Not everyone is waiting until election day to cast their vote.

INSIDE: Val Clark reports the number of absentee voters is up this year Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: 7th District Incumbent
Tim Walberg is a Republican currently in his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Michigan’s Seventh District, which includes Branch, Eaton, Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee counties and parts of Calhoun and Washtenaw counties.

INSIDE: Mary Conway speaks with Rep. Walberg
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DEMOCRACY 2008: 7th District Challenger
Mark Schauer is the Democratic challenger in the 7th Congressional District race.

INSIDE: Mary Conway introduces us to State Senator Mark Schauer Video Watch Video
Candidates in the Oakland County Executive Race
Sunday on Spotlight on the News we will shine our attention on the Republican and Democratic candidates competing in the Oakland County Executive race. Longtime incumbent, L. Brooks Patterson, and the challenger, Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence will make their pitch to the voters. Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: 12th District Incumbent
Sander Levin is the current representative for Michigan's 12th congressional district, and a member of the Democratic party. Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: 12th District Challenger
Bert Copple is the Republican challenger for the seat in Michigan's 12th congressional District. Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: 5th District Incumbent
Rep. Dale Kildee is the Democratic incumbent from Michigan's 5th Congressional District. 

INSIDE: Val Clark profiles Congressman Kildee
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DEMOCRACY 2008: 5th District Challenger
Matthew Sawicki is the Republican challenger for Michigan's 5th Congressional District seat. 

INSIDE: Anu Prakash profiles the candidate
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Democracy 2008
Sunday on a Spotlight on the News: Democracy 2008 election special, the two major party candidates for Oakland County Prosecutor will meet face-to-face. Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: 13th District Challenger
Edward Gubics is the Republican challenger for Michigan's 13th Congressional District.

INSIDE: Watch a profile of Mr. Gubics

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DEMOCRACY 2008: 13th District Incumbent
Now in her sixth term serving Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick is running for re-election representing the Democratic ticket.

INSIDE: Val Clark speaks with Rep. Kilpatrick

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DEMOCRACY 2008: 8th District Incumbent
Congressman Mike Rogers currently represents Michigan's 8th District. Video Watch Video
DEMOCRACY 2008: 8th District Challenger
Robert Alexander is running as the Democratic challenger in the 8th district. Video Watch Video
WSU Students' Report Card on Debate
Was there a clear winner in the third McCain/Obama debate?

INSIDE: Glenda Lewis watched the debate with a group of Wayne State University students Video Watch Video


Exclusive Polls
EXCLUSIVE POLL: Changing Race for Gov.
An exclusive WXYZ – Detroit Free Press – EPIC MRA poll is showing new leaders in the ever changing race for Michigan governor.
Al-Qaida Claims Responsibility For Attack
Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed responsibility for the attempted attack on a U.S. airliner on Christmas day, saying it was retaliation for a U.S. operation against the group in Yemen.
Exclusive Poll: Education Issues Facing MI
An exclusive WXYZ-TV, Detroit News poll shows many people aren't happy with the way public education is funded in the state of Michigan. INSIDE: See the Entire Poll 
EXCLUSIVE POLL: Detroit on the Wrong Track
An exclusive new WXYZ-TV poll shows that most people think the city of Detroit is in trouble and heading in the wrong direction. Video Watch Video
The Mega Million Numbers are In!
Metro Detroiters are checking their Mega Millions tickets, hoping to cash in on a $207 million jackpot. Video Watch Video
EXCLUSIVE POLL: Dealing With The Deficit
An exclusive new WXYZ-TV, Detroit News EPIC-MRA Poll shows that most people think things are on the wrong track both in the country and here in Michigan.
Political Contributions
The presidential race is in the final stretch. Contributions are making a huge difference in this campaign. Find out who's contributing the most money to each candidate from your neighborhood?
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