Taliban strength weighed after smooth Afghan poll

A bigger-than-expected turnout in Afghanistan's presidential election and the Taliban's failure to derail the vote have raised questions about the capacity of the insurgents to tip the country back into chaos as foreign troops head home. The Taliban claimed that they staged more than 1,000 attacks and killed dozens during Saturday's election, which they have branded a U.S.-backed deception of the Afghan people, though security officials said it was a gross exaggeration.
Background:
Smooth Afghan poll raises questions about Taliban strength [Reuters]
Afghans flock to vote for new president despite threat of Taliban violence [CNN]