During a radio station interview, Sanford said coping with an empty home is “the hard part” and there are “consequences for mess-ups in life”.

Governor Mark Sanford says he will return to his office Wednesday given the circumstances and attention his trip has garnered.

The DNC released a video today of all the news coverage and attention Gov. mark Sanford has received for his hiatus.

In his televised farewell address Thursday night, he said some may not agree with “the tough decisions” he made, but they must agree that he was willing to make them.

The House meets at 11 a.m. for a two-day organizational session.

At a news conference Monday in Chicago, Obama announced that he’s chosen Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to lead the State Department.

Hagan will participate in three events Tuesday. She will host a veterans briefing at the State Fairgrounds with three of her future colleagues—North Carolina Reps. David Price, Bob Etheridge and Brad Miller.

One of Obama’s first decisions as president-elect was to ask the Illinois congressman to run his White House staff. Emanuel accepted Thursday after struggling over family and political considerations.

Robert Kittle reports on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s win Tuesday.

Obama quotes Lincoln

Obama Issues Acceptance Speach

The Associated Press called the race for Hagan based on an analysis of voter interviews, conducted for the AP by Edison Media Research and Mitofsky International.

Despite the long wait, the majority of voters were in good spirits, determined to make their votes count in this historic election.

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Results will be reported as each county completes their count.