The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, November 4, 2009

November 04, 2009 3:59 AM

Compiled by ABC News Desk Assistants KRISTEN RED-HORSE, PETER MARTINEZ, JAYCE HENDERSON, CLAUDIA MORALES, CARRIE HALPERIN and JESSICA HOPPER

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ELECTION COVERAGE:

ABC News’ Rick Klein: “Election 2009: Republicans Win Governor’s Races in New Jersey and Virginia” LINK

ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos: “It’s the Economy” LINK

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami, Ryan Owens and Sadie Bass: “Historic Stakes for Atlanta and Houston Mayoral Races” LINK

ABC News’ Gary Langer: “’09 Exit Polls: Voters Approve of Obama, Wary of Economy” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Jonathan Weisman and Corey Dade: “Republicans Win in Key States” LINK

Bloomberg’s Heidi Przybyla: “Republicans Ride Economic Woes to Wins in Virginia, New Jersey” LINK

Newsweek’s Katie Connolly: “Don’t Stare At The Tea Leaves For Too Long” LINK

Newsweek’s Howard Fineman: “VA and NJ Elections: Obama World Stayed Home” LINK

Newsweek’s Howard Fineman: “Election 2009: Rejecting The Big Boys, Again” LINK

Newsweek’s Howard Fineman: “Election Results Show Lack of Confidence in Obama” LINK

USA Today's Susan Page: "Va., N.J. give GOP reason to celebrate" LINK

The Los Angeles Times' Staff: “Democrats score congressional victories in California, New York” LINK

The New York Times’ David Halbfinger and Ian Urbina: “G.O.P. Wins Two Key Governors’ Races; Bloomberg Prevails in a Close Contest” LINK

The Washington Post’s Dan Balz: “Contests serve as warning to Democrats: It’s not 2008 anymore” LINK

Politico’s Alexander Burns: “GOP sweeps gubernatorial races, Dem leads in N.Y. 23” LINK

The Hill's Reid Wilson and Aaron Blake: “GOP gains momentum, Dems gain House seat” LINK

The Hill's Reid Wilson: “Chris Christie wins New Jersey; GOP sweeps governors' races” LINK

The Associated Press' Judy Lin: "Democrats win California House seat" LINK

MAINE ELECTION:

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer: “Maine Voters Weigh Gay Marriage Referendum” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Keith J. Winstein: “Pro-Gay-Marriage Measure Trails in Maine” LINK

The Washington Times’ Valerie Richardson: “Vote Tight on Maine Gay Marriage” LINK

The Associated Press: "Maine voters reject gay-marriage law" LINK

NEW JERSEY ELECTION:

The New York Daily News' David Saltonstall: “New Jersey governor race 2009 results: Republican Chris Christie beats Democrat Jon Corzine" LINK

Newsweek’s Andrew Romano: “What Christie’s Win In N.J. Means for the Future of the GOP” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Uzanne Sataline: “Christie Wins New Jersey Race” LINK

Bloomberg’s Dunstan McNichol and Terrence Dopp: “Christie Ousts Corzine in N.J. Governor’s Race” LINK

USA Today's Martha T. Moore: "Republican Chris Christie wins N.J. governorship" LINK

The Washington Post’s Karl Vick: “Christie bests Corzine in election for N.J. governor” LINK

Politico’s Jonathan Martin: “Christie tops Corzine in New Jersey” LINK

NEW YORK ELECTION:

The New York Times’ David Chen and Michael Barbaro: “Bloomberg Wins 3rd Term as mayor in unexpectedly Close Race” LINK

The New York Times’ Michael Barbaro: “Chief Factor in Mayor’s Race: Bloomberg Influence” LINK

The New York Daily News' Celeste Katz, Erin Einhorn and Adam Lisberg: “Mayor Michael Bloomberg defeats William Thompson by thin margin; squeaks through to third term" LINK

The New York Daily News' Lisa Colangelo, Erin Einhorn, Celeste Katz, Ryan Mcclendon, Jake Pearson, Kerry Wills, Adam Lisberg: “Last 24 hours: How Mayor Bloomberg, William Thompson spent the campaign homestretch" LINK

The Washington Times’ Donald Lambro: “Tea Partiers Hone Skills In N.Y. House Race” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Anton Troianovski: “Democrat Wins New York House Race” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Valerie Bauerlein and Chris Herring: “Bloomberg Wins Re-Election in New York City” LINK

The Associated Press' Valerie Bauman: "Democrat wins House seat in heavily GOP area in NY" LINK

The Los Angeles Times' Richard Fausset and Kate Linthicum: “New York reelects Bloomberg as mayor" LINK

Politico’s Michael Falcone: “Michael Bloomberg’s race unexpectedly close” LINK

The Hill's Aaron Blake: “Democrat’s win in N.Y. plays spoiler for GOP” LINK

VIRGINIA ELECTION:

The Washington Post’s Rosalind Helderman and Anita Kumar: “GOP reclaims Virginia” LINK

The Washington Times’ Sarah Abruzzese and David C. Lipscomb: “McDonnell Win Buoys GOP Hopes” LINK

The Washington Times’ Joseph Curl: “Deeds’ Supporters Feel Weight of Failed Campaign” LINK

USA Today's Kathy Kiely: "Republican McDonnell takes Va. governorship" LINK

Politico’s Andy Barr: “GOP dominates in Virginia” LINK

HEALTH CARE:

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl: “Top Dems: Obama Won’t Get Health Care Bill in 2009” LINK

The Washington Times’ Jennifer Haberkorn: “GOP Set to Unveil Its Health Plan LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Janet Adamy and Patrick Yoest: “Democrats See Health-Care Timetable Slipping” LINK

The Boston Globe's Political Intelligence: "Republicans offer familiar health proposals" LINK

The Los Angeles Times' James Oliphant: “Abortion language complicates Democratic health efforts" LINK

The New York Times’ Julia Preston: “Health Care Debate Focuses on Legal Immigrants” LINK

The New York Times’ Robert Pear and David Herszenhorn: “G.O.P. Counters With a Health Plan of Its Own” LINK

The Washington Post’s Ceci Connolly: “Health bills too timid on cutting costs, experts say” LINK

The Washington Post’s Shailagh Murray and Lori Montgomery: “Senate moderates flex muscle on health-care bill” LINK

The Hill's Michael O'Brien: “Democrats file final House health bill; Friday vote possible” LINK

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS ADMINISTRATION:

The New York Times’ Peter Baker: “A Year Later, a Daily Grind: The Glow of Obama’s Election Has Long Faded” LINK

USA Today's Greg Toppo: "Race to the Top education grant propels reforms" LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Louise Radnofsky and Maurice Tamman: “White House Tally Appears to Overstate Stimulus Jobs” LINK

FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

The Wall Street Journal’s Alan Cullison: “Karzai Starts Anew With Familiar Vows” LINK

USA Today's Rick Hampson: "Berlin Wall now in pieces across USA" LINK

The Associated Press: "Obama notes anniversary of Iran embassy takeover" LINK

The Washington Post’s Karen DeYoung and Howard Schneider: “U.S. hope dims for high-level Israeli-Palestinian talks over state” LINK

CONGRESS:

The Wall Street Journal’s Stephen Power: “Merkel Brings Agenda to Congress” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Brody Mullins: “Lawmakers Score Ticket Deal” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Peter Wallsten: “Crist Faces Test From Right in Bid for Senate” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Kristina Peterson: “Proposed Change in Patent Policy Pits Big Firms vs. Small” LINK

The New York Times’ Jackie Calmes: “Congress Poised to Keep Homebuyers’ Tax Credit” LINK

The Wall Street Journal’s Kara Scannell and Damian Paletta: “Small Business Gets Breaks in House Financial-Overhaul Bill” LINK

Politico’s Charles Mahtesian and Alex Isenstadt: “Uncivil War: Conservatives to challenge a dozen GOP candidates” LINK

The Hill's Silla Brush: “Frank: House won’t vote on financial overhaul until Dec.” LINK

The Hill's Molly K. Hooper: “House GOPers angry about leak” LINK

ECONOMY/FINANCIAL REGULATION:

The Washington Post’s David Cho and Brady Dennis: “Dodd to go alone with draft for financial reform” LINK

The New York Times’ Michael Fletcher: “Policies sought to add jobs without piling on the deficit” LINK

Politico’s Victoria McGrane: “Financial reform fight heats up House” LINK

ENERGY / ENVIRONMENT:

ABC News’ Sunlen Miller and Z. Byron Wolf: “Obama: Time to ‘Redouble our Efforts’ on Climate Change Before Copenhagen” LINK

Bloomberg’s Catherine Dodge and Simon Lomax: “Democrats Start Climate Debate as Republicans Boycott” LINK

USA Today's Katharine Lackey: "Energy Dept. awards money for electric cars" LINK

The Hill's Jim Snyder: “Climate debate hits partisan note” LINK

The Hill's Walter Alarkon: “Orszag turns to deficit fear” LINK

OTHER MUST-READS:

USA Today's Gregg Zoroya: "Spinal injuries up among troops" LINK

USA Today's On Deadline: "JP who refused to marry interracial couple resigns" LINK

ABC NEWS VIDEOS:

“'The Note': Mini Super Tuesday” LINK

“Merkel Addresses Joint Session of Congress” LINK

“Chris Christie Casts His Vote” LINK

“Dem Campaign Chief Downplays 'Decision Day'” LINK

“Al Gore's Vision of the Future: 'Our Choice'” LINK