Election 2004: Four more years

By CNET News.com Staff
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

Bush says he intends to spend political capital

The newly re-elected president says he'll reach out to "everyone who shares our goals."

Votes are cast--time to count the issues
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A Republican victory is generally considered good for big business, but it's not always so clear-cut in the high-tech world.

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

E-voting makes its mark

Watchdogs report no major problems with voting machines, but critics say security's still a worry.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stem cell measure winning in California

Proposition to fund stem cell research with $3 billion in state money heads toward resounding victory.

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.

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