Political News
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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.
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Biggest late poll problem long lines in key states
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:01PM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in key states such as Florida and Virginia waited in long lines hours after polls closed Tuesday night to cast ballots, even as politicians and their supporters urged them not to give up despite the long delays.
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AP PHOTOS: A look at the 2012 campaign
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:59PM November 06, 2012 CommentPresident Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney dueled for the White House on Tuesday, the tight-to-the-finish climax of an election persistently shadowed by a weak national economy and high unemployment that crimped middle class dreams for millions.
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Images of the vote, from a school gym to a shelter
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:52PM November 06, 2012 CommentOn a chilly Vermont morning, a voter fills out a ballot at a table near the old wood stove at Calais Town Hall. In Chicago, a woman votes at the Su Nueva Laundromat, surrounded by industrial washers and dryers. In Elizaville, Ky., a few people arrive early at a general store built in 1821 to cast some of the day's first ballots.
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Hour by hour: What to watch on election night
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:38PM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Stock up on munchies and make sure the batteries in your TV remote are fresh. With this year's presidential election razor-close to the finish, Tuesday could be a long night.
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Biden Stops in Cleveland, Jokes About Next Run
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:46PM November 06, 2012 CommentVice President Joe Biden was joking about his next run for office even before Tuesday's election results were in.
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THE RACE: Candidates stay busy ahead of vote tally
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:16PM November 06, 2012 CommentAfter many months of grueling campaigning, the waiting stage of the presidential sweepstakes is near as both parties worked furiously to boost turnout and get supporters to the polls.
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Suspense to the End: Obama, Romney Yield to Voters
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:12AM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Two fierce competitors who've given their all, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney now yield center stage to voters Tuesday for an Election Day choice that will frame the contours of government and the nation for years to come.
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Ryan votes in Wisconsin hometown
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:45AM November 06, 2012 CommentJANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan has cast his ballot in the 2012 elections, saying he feels good about his ticket's chances.
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Springsteen, Jay-Z put the pop in Obama rally
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:47AM November 06, 2012 CommentCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Someone has to introduce the president.
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Economy is still driving issue in election
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:09AM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The race for the White House is pretty much back where it started, after thousands of ads, billions of dollars in spending, two conventions and three presidential debates. Despite some detours, the emphasis is heavily on the nation's lukewarm economy and President Barack Obama's stewardship of it.
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5 things to watch for on Election Day
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:50AM November 06, 2012 CommentFive things to watch as voters have their say in the presidential race between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney:
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Tough choices if Obama wins but loses popular vote
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:20AM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — An uncertain and thorny four years could await President Barack Obama if, under one possible outcome of Tuesday's election, he clings to power despite losing the popular vote to Republican Mitt Romney.
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New Congress likely to frustrate Obama or Romney
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:47AM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — No matter who is elected president, he's likely to find that the next Congress will remain what the current one has been for President Barack Obama — a headache.
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The 'big' day: Is Election Day still as huge?
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:41AM November 06, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — You heard it loud and clear Monday when Rep. Connie Mack, the Florida Republican, introduced Mitt Romney at a Florida rally — and, in these times of polarization, perhaps channeled the sentiment of an entire nation. He led the crowd in a robust cheer: "One more day! One more day! One more day!"
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No rest in final campaign hours for Obama, Romney
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:59AM November 06, 2012 CommentDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The White House the prize, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney raced through a final full day of campaigning on Monday through Ohio and other battleground states holding the keys to victory in a tight race. Both promised brighter days ahead for a nation still struggling with a sluggish economy and high joblessness.
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A state-by-state look at Tuesday's election
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:58PM November 05, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — A state by state look at key races and measures on the ballot on Tuesday. The number of electoral votes is in parenthesis.
