Politico launches "Politico 44: A Living Diary of the Obama Presidency"

Former Chief Strategist David Axelrod accepts the position of Senior Adviser in the White House. Joins new Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.

Another call to ease up on the race and sexuality Prop 8 rhetoric

Prop 8 opponents concede defeat

Maureen Dowd forgets that gays took a hit Tuesday night

Below, the South Park view of the Obama win.

Possible roles for David Axelrod in an Obama administration

A letter to the President-elect: "This is a sobering moment in American history. You begin with a good deal of popular support, but mandates must be replenished. I suggest you think of the Oval Office as a classroom, and explain to the American people what we need to accomplish and what it will require."

McCain out of ideas

McCain aides take a swipe at Palin: "She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone," this McCain adviser said. "She does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else. Also, she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party. Remember: Divas trust only unto themselves, as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom."

Obama responds to McCain's Meet The Press interview