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. Tech industry workers find that the election's outcome is affecting workplace morale, concentration. Photo: Company president holds morale meeting November 4, 2004 The newly re-elected president says he'll reach out to "everyone who shares our goals." November 4, 2004 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 Among the devices used was a futuristic plasma monitor designed by three technology companies specifically for CBS. November 4, 2004 Watchdogs report no major problems with voting machines, but critics say security's still a worry. November 3, 2004 "A new term is a new opportunity to reach out to the whole nation," president says during victory speech. Photos: America votes November 3, 2004 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 Web sites ranging from presidential candidates' official home pages to popular news outlets and blogs all experienced heavy traffic Tuesday. November 3, 2004 "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 Wall Street welcomes Bush's lead as he is seen as more pro-business than Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry. November 3, 2004 Proposition to fund stem cell research with $3 billion in state money heads toward resounding victory. November 3, 2004 News sites publishing real-time data, advice. Bush, Kerry sites also charted significant traffic increases on election's eve. November 2, 2004 Computer-generated maps showing America dotted with crimson and blue are a common feature on Web pages these days. November 2, 2004 "Presidential Guidester" site matches your views with what the public (by state) thinks about Kerry, Bush and Nader. November 1, 2004 Ready or not, here comes electronic voting. States are divided on fierce debate over ballot systems. November 1, 2004 Online pamphleteers galvanize volunteers, play instant fact-checkers for politicians. November 1, 2004 A poll conducted via text messaging on mobile phones may fill gap in other voter opinion research. November 1, 2004 Eminem leads left-leaning musicians airing their political views online. Where are the Bush-friendly artists? November 1, 2004 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 perspective CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh examines why quadrennial tech promises from presidential wannabes rarely get acted upon. November 1, 2004 Previous coverage October 29, 2004 October 28, 2004 October 28, 2004 October 28, 2004 October 28, 2004 October 27, 2004 October 27, 2004 E-voting States report early e-voting glitches Integrity of Florida e-voting in doubt ITAA says early reports on e-voting indicate success E-voting machines' confidence gap Nevada's seamless e-vote E-voting success in Senate primary E-vote vendors submit software for safekeeping Tensions rise Lake Worth man accused of 'political attack' on girlfriend Florida man tries to run down controversial Republican Civil liberties trio says theirs were denied Campaign event security spurs arrests, removals Candidates on tech Should governments play politics with science? Tech 2004: Where the candidates stand Which candidate is more tech-friendly? Candidate has platform for geeks Candidates on tech FactCheck.org Federal Election Commission John Kerry George W. Bush Rock the Vote Presidential Guidester: For the undecided

Election 2004: Four more years

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