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What the Election Says About America
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Supporters cheer after Obama's remarks during the election night party in Chicago.
Presidential elections tell us a lot about ourselves as a nation, and Tuesday's balloting was no exception. It revealed in vivid detail how Balkanized the United States has become, and how difficult it will be to achieve compromise in Washington.
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Gay marriage, marijuana backed in historic votes
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:03PM November 07, 2012 CommentAltering the course of U.S social policy, Maine and Maryland became the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote, while Washington state and Colorado set up a showdown with federal authorities by legalizing recreational use of marijuana.
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Where Obama stands on the issues
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:59AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — A look at where President Barack Obama stands on some of the issues that the country will face in his second term.
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Analysis: Both sides see mandate, hard road ahead
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:50AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's re-election, coupled with Republicans' continued hold on the House, gives both parties a chance to rethink, and perhaps undo, the bitter partisanship that has gripped Washington for four years and frustrated Americans who see big problems going unsolved.
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Given Second Term, Obama Now Facing New Urgent Task
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US President Barack Obama and family arrive on stage after winning the 2012 US presidential election November 7, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama swept to re-election, forging history again by defying the dragging economic recovery and high unemployment which haunted his first term to beat Republican Mitt Romney.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama faces a new urgent task now that he has a second term, working with a status-quo Congress to address an impending financial crisis that economists say could send the country back into recession.
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Independent King undecided on Senate affiliation
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:40AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Maine's independent former Gov. Angus King says he still hasn't decided whether he will align with Democrats or Republicans when he enters the Senate in January.
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Va. Gov. McDonnell says GOP must broaden its base
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:38AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says the Republican Party must find a way to deliver its core political message and broaden the base of voters who are willing to support GOP candidates.
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Warren sees room for compromise on deficit
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:28AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Newly elected Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she'll go to Washington believing there is a "lot of room for compromise" on the most pressing issue facing Congress: What to do about the deficit and the impending fiscal crisis.
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Republicans renew House control for 2 more years
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:55AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans recaptured control of the House early Wednesday, besting Democrats in a billion-dollar battle and ensuring that the chamber will be dominated by their conservative agenda. Reacting to President Barack Obama's re-election, House Speaker John Boehner said voters want both parties to find common ground on repairing the economy.
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ELECTION WATCH: A Lincoln interlude; AP analysis
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:11AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Around the country on Election Day 2012 with AP reporters bringing the latest developments to you:
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Romney says his principles endure even in loss
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:50AM November 07, 2012 CommentBOSTON (AP) — After nearly six years trying to become president, Mitt Romney conceded he had lost to President Barack Obama early Wednesday morning, declaring that "this election is over, but our principles endure."
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Boehner offers congratulations to Obama
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:27AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says that the decision by voters to keep a Democrat in the White House and Republicans in control of the House means they are looking for political leaders to find common ground.
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Democrats maintain control of Senate
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:22AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats handily secured a majority in the Senate on Tuesday, snatching Republican-held seats in Massachusetts and Indiana and turning back fierce, expensive challenges in Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin and Connecticut to maintain the control they've held since 2007.
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Obama: Wants to work with GOP
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:03AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is sounding a conciliatory tone after his re-election victory, saying he has learned from those who supported him and those who opposed him. And he says he returns to Washington "more determined" and "more inspired."
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Survey: Voters have more favorable view of Obama
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:10AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Preliminary results from a national exit poll in Tuesday's elections for The Associated Press and the television networks:
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Exit poll: Hint of economic optimism boosted Obama
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:04AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Voters who feel the economic outlook brightening after years of misery and believe Barack Obama better understands people like themselves propelled the president to a second term, exit polls show. Mitt Romney suffered from being labeled a champion of the wealthy over the common man.
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Democrats win Senate races in Wisconsin, NM
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:50AM November 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have won competitive Senate races in Wisconsin and New Mexico, two open seats they currently hold.
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Democrats hold narrow majority in Senate
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:45PM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats held their narrow majority in the Senate on Tuesday, grabbing GOP seats in Massachusetts and Indiana and turning aside Republican challenges in Virginia and Ohio. Republicans were well on the way to retaining control of the House, ensuring that Congress will be divided at the start of President Barack Obama's second term in office.
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Obama re-elected to 2nd term
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:41PM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama has won re-election to a second term as president, beating back a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney. Obama prevailed despite a weak economy and high unemployment.
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Boehner: Voters said 'no' to raising tax rates
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:46PM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker John Boehner says that by keeping Republicans in control of the House, voters made clear there's no mandate for raising tax rates.
