WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush's re-election victory was a masterpiece of political strategy and execution by the Bush campaign team. There has been a feeling of relief throughout the nation that:
The election is finally over. The race, which really began when Democratic candidate Al Gore conceded his electoral loss in 2000, was the most competitive, aggressive and negative campaign in history.
The results were decisive and available within hours of the polls closing.
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