Daily Briefing: Choke! Choke!

• Saddam Husseinsentenced 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 saveDennis Hastert'sposition 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, withPresident Bushin red states and formerPresident Clintonin blue ones. [ WP ]

• Poll numbers move Republican's way after start of vaunted voter turnout "blitz." [ WP ]

• President Bushmore 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 ]