Daily Briefing: Choke! Choke!

Saddam Hussein sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity. [WP, NYT, LAT]
Polls show affinity for hangings to boost Republican turnout. [NYT]
Various self-appointed election monitoring groups will spend tomorrow addressing voting irregularities, trying to feel important. [WSJ]
Even voters can’t save Dennis Hastert’s position as speaker, as he is “widely expected to exit the leadership stage.” [WP]
Omnipotent swing-voters don’t like the situation in Iraq, do like the E Street Band. [WSJ]
Candidates try to motivate their base of support, with President Bush in red states and former President Clinton in blue ones. [WP]
Poll numbers move Republican’s way after start of vaunted voter turnout “blitz.” [WP]
President Bush more willing to work with Democrats now than, well, ever. [NYT]
The New York Times is shocked at the speed with which online games are produced to mock politicians, also finds Jay Leno to be outrageous. [NYT]