Cheat Sheet: Inside Hurricane Sandy's 'War Zone'

Today: U.S. Military to Deliver Gas , Is the 2012 Election Finally Breaking Barack Obama’s Way? , Economists: Jobs Data Won't Affect Election November 03, 2012 STATEN ISLAND 1. Inside Hurricane Sandy's 'War Zone' In New York's Staten Island, life after Sandy is a long, cold hell. The Daily Beast's Paula Szuchman talks to the families of the dead and to the survivors begging for help. Plus, Caroline Linton on the Rikers Island fallout, Jay Michaelson on why stopping the marathon was wrong and more coverage of Hurricane Sandy. Read it at The Daily Beast RECOVERY 2. U.S. Military to Deliver Gas The U.S. Defense Department announced Friday that it will send 24 million gallons of fuel on tankers to storm-ravaged areas of New York and New Jersey. While many officials have insisted there is "no reason to panic" over a fuel shortage, less than 40 percent of the area's gas stations are operating at full capacity and frustration over the gas shortage has caused long lines at pumps in the affected areas, with lines stretching for miles in some areas. On Friday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie  ordered a gas-rationing system until further notice. In New Jersey, Christie told residents to go south to look for gas, saying that while only 25 percent of stations north of Interstate 195 are operating, 90 percent of those south of the highway are in service. Read it at The New York Times DOWN TO THE WIRE 3. Is the 2012 Election Breaking Obama's Way? From swing-state polls to an eleventh-hour endorsement, the president appears to have a slight edge. But The Daily Beast's Howard Kurtz says Mitt Romney isn't toast yet. Plus, Matt Latimer on how the GOP should rebuild, Ben Jacobs on Sandy's effects on the polls and more. Read it at The Daily Beast ECONOMIC REPORT 4. Economists: Jobs Data Won't Affect Election Even though economic data released Friday for the month of October showed an increase in 171,000 new jobs, economists said on Friday that the data are unlikely to have any impact on Tuesday's presidential election. Obama supporters have hoped that the news will aid the incumbent's campaign, which has been struggling with the economic woes of the past few years, in its final days. But according to a poll of 45 economists, the modest increases will have little to no effect on the election, with 24 saying impact would be "neutral" and another 15 saying it would be "insignificant." On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said that U.S. payroll grew in October, although the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 7.9 percent. Read it at Reuters POLL 5. Majority: 'Wrong Track' for Nation Poll results released Friday show that 55 percent of respondents feel that the United States is on the "wrong track", with just 43 percent saying they are comfortable with the country's trajectory. But don't worry, Obama supporters: an incumbent has survived almost identical poll results before. In 2004, 55 percent of those polled were dissatisfied and 41 percent felt fine. This might mark the only time Bush's second victory has given hope to liberal voters. Read it at ABC News MUCHO DINERO Outside Political Groups Spend $500M In October. OUCH Second Illness for Meningitis Sufferers Contaminated medicine now linked to two infections. CONFLICT Syrian Rebels Attack Airbase Base is in a key strategic location. FRACKING Penn. Report Left Out Poison in Water Toxic metals found in drinking well. AID Celebs Film Sandy Benefit Concert Aguilera, Springsteen and Bon Jovi want your help. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Power To The People After almost five days without power, residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side rejoiced when the lights came back on Friday afternoon. Check out this home video of the impromptu celebration. More Videos The GOP's Last Stand Against Gay Marriage by Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza This Week's Best Reads by David Sessions 12 Dog-Crazy Celebs by Pamela Redmond Satran

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