election day

Economic concerns topped Americans' priority lists Tuesday, pushing many to the Republicans, according to exit polls. Most voters say they're dissatisfied with the federal government and disapprove of Congress.

While polls may close late tonight across the country, we probably won't know the names of all the winners for days, weeks or potentially months as challenges and demands for recounts delay final tallies.

With elections near and joblessness still so high, Congress and even the Fed are chasing short-term solutions that won't really help matters. More finely targeted policies would be effective, but don't expect any until, with luck, after Nov. 2.

Not to be outdone by Krispy Kreme, which is giving out free donuts to voters on Election Day, Ben & Jerry's will be giving out free scoops to voters from 5pm to 8pm on November 4. For this promotion, all you have to do is show your "I Voted" sticker, or just tell them you voted, and they'll...