Bush wins second term with broad GOP mandate edge
Bush campaigns a unity tone after a hard fought race. Cheney signaled a second term tax and Social Security overhaul aims while Iraq and terror loom. Bush expands control of White House Congress and judiciary, with a 51 percent share and major victory over Kerry in Ohio and Florida.
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Bush faces second term amid Iraq exit and budget fears
President Bush starts a second term facing an Iraq exit strategy, looming budget deficits, and a divided nation after a costly election. A Supreme Court vacancy may arise as a lame duck cabinet shakeup looms with Thompson leaving, Rice possibly rising, and Rumsfeld likely to depart.
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Postelection blues hit Douglas County as voters react
Douglas County residents react to the presidential results with mixed emotions after a tight campaign. Kerry supporters describe defeat and gloom, while Bush backers emphasize moral values and relief. Local officials note rising tensions, including vandalism at GOP headquarters, and call for healing as focus shifts to state races and party rebuilding.
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