BUSH WINS DECISIVELY

President Bush has won the election decisively, going beyond a plurality to win a majority of the popular vote (the first president in 16 years to do so). Clinton never won a majority. The American people have spoken and they've chosen to defeat terrorism, rather than surrender. They've chosen a leader with courage and conviction, rather than vacillation.

Tom Daschle has been defeated in South Dakota. He deserved to be defeated and can blame only himself for his obstructionism in the Senate.

Republicans will make gains in the Senate and the House and retain the White House. This is almost the worst possible outcome for the Democrats, and is a greater reflection of 2002 than 2000.

Kerry has yet to concede, but he should today.