# US 2012

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# Obama

Pics: The moment Mitt Romney conceded the election to Barack Obama

It’s fair to say that President Obama was more than happy to take this call on the night of 6 November…

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Dec 7th 2012, 5:15 PM

# detente

Obama and Romney to have lunch at the White House

This will be the first time the two will have met since the election. What will they talk about?

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Nov 29th 2012, 8:08 AM

# In Numbers

Minorities, causes and Nate Silver witchcraft: US election 2012 in numbers

121,366,971 people went to the polls on Tuesday. How did they vote – and which candidates did better with certain groups?

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Nov 10th 2012, 7:30 PM

# Four more years

Back to work: Obama heads back to Washington as 'fiscal cliff' looms

The US president and the Republican-led House of Representatives want to avoid automatic tax increases and spending cuts but they are far off any compromise.

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Nov 8th 2012, 8:05 AM

Voices

Column: 'The culture war is over, and conservatives have lost'

Conservatives will win again, writes John McGuirk – but first they must stop allowing themselves to be seen as anti-women, anti-science and anti-rights.

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Nov 7th 2012, 8:30 PM

# Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico votes in favour of becoming a full US state

The island is officially an ‘unincorporated territory’ of the US – but wants to be treated as a full state of the Union.

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Nov 7th 2012, 6:27 PM

# US2012

Paul Ryan to remain as chair of House Budget committee

The defeated vice-presidential nominee intends to stay on as the Republicans’ leading fiscal spokesman.

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Nov 7th 2012, 5:31 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

the world reacts to Barack Obama’s re-election

Four more years.

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Nov 7th 2012, 12:09 PM

# US 2012

Two states vote to legalise gay marriage - while two more say Yes to marijuana

Maine and Maryland became the first US states to approve gay marriage by popular vote.

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Nov 7th 2012, 11:57 AM

# Four more years

Videos: The moment US TV networks called the election for Obama

As the networks called the state of Ohio for Obama, they called the election for the US President. Watch how it unfolded…

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Nov 7th 2012, 10:05 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s nine things to know before your brekkie…

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Nov 7th 2012, 8:47 AM

# Four more years

Video: President Barack Obama's victory speech in full

Watch the full acceptance speech delivered by Obama in Chicago earlier today AND Mitt Romney’s concession speech just before that.

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Nov 7th 2012, 7:35 AM

# Death Row

US man refers to 'very close race' for presidency just before execution

Oklahoma executed a convicted murderer who referenced the presidential race in his final words last night.

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Nov 7th 2012, 6:57 AM

# Donald's Hump

Donald Trump on Obama's win: "A total sham and a travesty"

Someone’s not happy.

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Nov 7th 2012, 5:37 AM

# Four more years

Barack Obama wins second term as US President

The Democratic incumbent fends off the challenge of Mitt Romney to clinch Ohio – and four more years in the White House.

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Nov 7th 2012, 4:40 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Barack Obama re-elected as US President: as it happened

Barack Obama will serve four more years as the President of the United States. Here’s how it all unfolded.

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Nov 7th 2012, 4:07 AM

# Legitimate rape

'Legitimate rape' controversy costs election for Senate hopeful

Todd Akin caused international furore when he said the female body could repel a pregnancy after a “legitimate rape”.

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Nov 7th 2012, 3:57 AM

# US Senate

Wisconsin Democrat to become first openly gay member of Senate

Tammy Baldwin is projected to defeat her Republican rival Tommy Thompson, becoming the Senate’s first openly gay member.

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Nov 7th 2012, 3:36 AM

# Swing States

Obama holds slender lead as Florida heads down to the wire

With over 7.4 million votes counted – around 84% of the total – Barack Obama leads by only a few thousand votes.

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Nov 7th 2012, 3:23 AM

# Massachusetts

Democrats win back Ted Kennedy's old Senate seat

Elizabeth Warren has won back the seat sensationally taken by the Republicans’ Scott Brown in 2010.

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Nov 7th 2012, 2:50 AM

# Swing States

Queues mean final Virginia, Florida results could be delayed by hours

Mitt Romney’s hopes are likely to hinge on Virginia – but long queues and state law means the result could be a late one.

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Nov 7th 2012, 2:09 AM

# Swing States

Ohio and Florida exit polls appear to favour Obama

The incumbent appears to have the upper hand according to the first polls from the Buckeye State, which will be crucial.

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Nov 7th 2012, 12:48 AM

# electoral college

So what happens if the Electoral College is a tie?

It probably won’t happen, but the result could be 269-269. So what happens if there’s a deadlock?

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Nov 7th 2012, 12:26 AM

# Take a Break

ELECTION BREAK: Goats wearing jumpers

Take a break from Mittens versus OhBamBam and watch these goats.

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Nov 6th 2012, 10:30 PM

# US 2012

'Recalibration issues' to blame for alleged e-voting fraud

An online video shows an e-voting machine in Pennsylvania apparently switching a vote for Barack Obama into one for Mitt Romney.

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Nov 6th 2012, 8:53 PM

# Take a Break

ELECTION BREAK! 10 horribly awkward moments

Watch this for a break from swing states and electoral collage votes, if you dare.

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Nov 6th 2012, 8:30 PM

# D'Telly

TV guide: the US Presidential Election on the box

RTÉ, TV3, BBC or Sky – the choice is yours. Here’s what they are offering.

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Nov 6th 2012, 3:10 PM

# usa 2012

9 things to do while Americans cast their votes

Excited for the count but bored of the wait? Read on…

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Nov 6th 2012, 2:00 PM

# US 2012

PICS: Queues as people line up to cast their votes in US election

Some voters complained of queues and delays after polls opened at 6AM, while others expressed relief at being able to vote in storm-ravaged areas.

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Nov 6th 2012, 1:57 PM

# Explain it all

Sabrina the Teenage Witch reveals Romney love, is attacked on Twitter

What would Aunt Hilda say? Or Principal Kraft?

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Nov 6th 2012, 12:01 PM

# US 2012

Here's what you need to know if you're watching the US election tonight

If you’re staying up late tonight, here are the times to take note of, the poll closing times to watch and the swing states where the battle for the White House will come down to.

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Nov 6th 2012, 11:25 AM

# US 2012

Just Hanging Out Pics Of The Day

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Nov 6th 2012, 10:24 AM

# usa 2012

USA 2012: Irish thoughts on an American election

TheJournal.ie has asked four Irish people living in the US about their experiences during this presidential election season.

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Nov 6th 2012, 7:30 AM

# US 2012

Obama or Romney? Voters go to the polls in US presidential election

Tens of millions of Americans will cast their vote today as the US presidential election reaches its conclusion.

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Nov 6th 2012, 7:09 AM

# Mitt Romney

Romney exploits tax loophole via investment in Irish pharmaceutical company

Romney has reportedly routed millions of euro in dividends through a tax loophole in the Netherlands via an investment in Irish pharmaceutical company, Warner Chilcott.

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Nov 5th 2012, 5:54 PM

# Advertising

Paddy Power sticks to its guns after advertising watchdog complaint

At least one complaint has been lodged with the Advertising Standards Association of Ireland over this morning’s newspaper ad.

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Nov 5th 2012, 5:29 PM

# US 2012

Will Ferrell and Neil Diamond for Obama, Chuck Norris for Romney

Will Ferrell says he will eat toenails if you get out and vote. CANNONBALL!

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Nov 5th 2012, 12:06 PM

# US 2012

The final countdown: Obama and Romney in last push for votes

The candidates are criss-crossing the key battleground states with just hours to go before the US decides on Obama or Romney.

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Nov 5th 2012, 7:55 AM

# In Pictures

In 99 PHOTOS: the 2012 US Presidential Election

The 99 pictures that tell the story of the US Presidential Election campaign of 2012.

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Nov 5th 2012, 7:15 AM

# US 2012

Abortion, Libya and... Sesame Street? Flashpoints in the US 2012 presidential race

From comments about the ’47 per cent’ to loving Big Bird, we look at some of the flashpoints in the race between Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.

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Nov 4th 2012, 6:00 PM