LETTERS 11
NOTEBOOK
With victory in hand, it's time for Bush to restock his Cabinet. Colin Powell and John Ashcroft will probably depart; Condoleezza Rice may get a new post 17
THE OTHER RACES: Referendums and gubernatorial contests 20
THE AWARDS: The weirdest theory, the most shameless ad and the most embarrassing family moment 25
HUMOR: Election satire from Jon Stewart to South Park 27
2004 ELECTION
VICTORY AT DAWN Despite early exit polls to the contrary, the President took Florida, Ohio and, in the end, the election. How the Bush team orchestrated its nail-biting win and woke up to another...