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What role did race plan in the 2012 election? We talk with pundits and voters to see whether they believe race affected the outcome of the presidential campaign.

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While big questions remain about how we'll avert the fiscal cliff, one issue is much more settled today than it was yesterday - the future of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The president's reelection and the Democrats' continued control of the Senate mean that implementation of the law will move forward. And joining us to talk about the next steps is NPR's Julie Rovner.

And first, Julie, what did we learn from this election about the health care law?

Melissa Block talks to Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center about early exit poll results.

Robert Siegel talks with Debbie Elliott as polls close in Florida.

Melissa Block talks with Don Gonyea as polls close in Ohio.

Robert Siegel talks with Ron Elving about the big picture of Tuesday's elections.

Melissa Block talks with Pam Fessler about voting issues that arose on Tuesday.

The aftermath of Superstorm Sandy has complicated voting in the New York City area. Robert Siegel talks with Robert Smith.

Melissa Block talks with Tamara Keith in Ohio.

Lynn Neary talks to Mara Liasson for an election update as polls start to close.