WASHINGTON - President Bush won four more years in the White House on Wednesday, pocketing a public concession from Democrat John Kerry that closed out a loud and long campaign fought over the war on terror and the economy.

For the third time since being selected to run with John McCain, Sarah Palin has hit it out of the park. Her honesty and warmth were so obvious in the vice presidential debate that it was actually refreshing to watch.

In selecting Sarah Palin to be his running mate, John McCain has shattered the barriers that for too long have held too many people back.

There is a lot of ink being spilled and air time wasted on the experience or lack thereof Sarah Palin. Those with experience in Washington today have led us down a path of financial ruin.

Polling locations near Ahwatukee Foothills:

JAKARTA, Indonesia - When Sri Murtiningsi asked her third graders what they wanted to be when they grew up, the answers ranged from doctors to a pilot. One boy in the class raised his hand: Barack Obama said his dream was to be president of the United States.

LOS ANGELES - A group of people have gathered beside a gazebo in an outdoor park to discuss the presidential election. But the park isn't real, it's in the online virtual world of Second Life, where pixelated avatars fly around and interact with each other.

Below are links to the complete transcripts of the Presidential debates between President George Bush and Senator John Kerry.

Below are links to the complete transcripts of the presidential debates between President George Bush and Senator John Kerry.

Arizona's early June deadline for independent presidential candidates to get on the general election ballot is illegal, a federal appellate court ruled Wednesday.

October 11, 2004

October 11, 2004

WASHINGTON - After years of freelancing his diplomatic skills from the unlikely position as governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson is taking the first step toward a bid to become president and put his skills to work in the White House.

ST. LOUIS -- Rep. Dick Gephardt, a 26-year veteran of Congress and the former House Democratic leader, announced his second candidacy for president Wednesday, pledging to repeal President Bush's tax cuts to finance "quality health coverage for everyone who works in America."

Editor's Note: These letters to the editor have been sorted by topic by the Tribune editorial staff in an effort to allow readers to read varied opinions on the issues, candidates, and other circumstances surrounding the 2012 general election. These submissions are the opinions of the author, not the Tribune, and have not been edited for grammar or content.

 What kind of president will the winner of today’s election be? If history is any judge, the nation’s next chief executive, whether Democrat Barack Obama, or Republican John McCain, will be hungry for more power than the office already has.

October 13, 2004