Rupert Cornwell: Obama can use the next four years to tackle some of the US's worst problems – if only the Republicans will let him
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- Middle Eastern snakes exceed ladders for the US
- The Republican Party: The death of America’s angry white man
First speech after election triumph calls on Congress to take action to avert the looming “fiscal cliff”
He almost squandered his lead with a bewildering performance in his first debate with Mitt Romney
David Usborne: Urgent work to avert the 'fiscal cliff' as key figures from first term get ready to leave President's team
Barack Obama emerged early yesterday from the mincing machine of the presidential election, bruised but politically intact
The president vowed to reduce the deficit, reform taxation and fix the immigration system
Experts predict photo-finish in one of the closest elections in American history
Evidence may mount that, politically, Hurricane Sandy came in the nick of time for Barack Obama
Rupert Cornwell: This campaign has been long, uninspiring and negative, but it is still anyone's to win
David Usborne: 'Insurance' stop in state that was safe four years ago – but now looks tight
Voices, John Rentoul: Journalists are excited by social media, but most voters still rely on TV for their news
James Moore: In his second term, Obama needs an economy that works for all.
Ben Chu: What a re-elected Obama should do about the looming fiscal cliff.
James Cusick: As the results started to come in, the audience whooped and washed Big Macs down with bubbly
Guy Adams: Republican challenger's path to the White House narrows - but his supporters maintain that a late surge would win him the day
Amol Rajan: The rise and rise of the Hispanic vote - and what it means for both parties.
Cass Sunstein: My long-time colleague and friend always focused on policy, not politics.
They haven't had much of an impact yet - but there could be surprises in store
The language of the American presidential election is as highly flavoured as the frenetic final countdown to the poll
At last, Americans are talking about climate change again. Why did it take so long?
Whichever of Obama or Romney wins next week, US dealings with the Arab world will change forever
Both of the candidates will be mildly satisfied with their performance
President's weaknesses still very apparent
Neither candidate scored the clear victory Tuesday night that Mitt Romney racked up in the first presidential debate 13 days ago. But this is life. And in life, there are winners and losers
Rupert Cornwell: The universal panning he received will have stung Mr Obama's pride
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Obama picks up split Flordia
11 November 2012 08:50 AM
The last state in the 2012 presidential race has been called, with Florida going narrowly to President Obama.
A shot at glory: President Obama's second chance
11 November 2012 12:00 AM
He can use the next four years to tackle some of the US's worst problems – if only the Republicans will let him
'I was a tiny part of something that really mattered'
11 November 2012 12:00 AM
As a political anorak, I've always been fascinated by the American electoral system and, since I had to visit Los Angeles anyway, I thought I'd book my trip to coincide with the most important election in the world.
The Republican Party: The death of America’s angry white man
11 November 2012 12:00 AM
If the GOP wants to win next time, its leaders need to wrest power from the Tea Party fringe and embrace the changes in the US
No votes, no fuss. How China chose the man who will be the most powerful in the world
11 November 2012 12:00 AM
The new leader was never in doubt. But, says Mary Dejevsky, the change matters hugely
Middle Eastern snakes exceed ladders for the US
11 November 2012 12:00 AM
Obama wasn't challenged over America's plans in Syria and Iran in the election. But conflicts in the region could proliferate in his second term
Obama wins Florida and tops Romney in final election tally
10 November 2012 06:38 PM
President Barack Obama was declared the winner of Florida's 29 electoral votes today, ending a four-day count with a razor-thin margin that narrowly avoided an automatic recount that would have brought back memories of the 2000 election.
Obama's new term priorities: tax the rich and avoid 'fiscal cliff'
10 November 2012 12:00 AM
First speech after election triumph calls on Congress to take action
Student, 22, backed by Oprah and MC Hammer wins council election
09 November 2012 07:30 PM
A bankrupt city recently dubbed the "most miserable" place in America is back in the news for all the right reasons, after a 22-year-old student succeeded in a celebrity-backed campaign to win election to the local council.
The inside story of the US election – and Barack Obama’s victorious strategy
09 November 2012 07:30 PM
He almost squandered his lead with a bewildering performance in his first debate with Romney
Republican leaders start election post-mortem
09 November 2012 09:10 AM
Top Republican officials, stunned by the extent of their election losses Tuesday night, have begun an exhaustive review to figure out what went so wrong and how to fix it.
For those wondering about dogged voter Domonique Williams...
09 November 2012 08:56 AM
Stop worrying. Domonique made it.
As the party winds down, all bets are on Hillary for 2016
09 November 2012 12:00 AM
The first person to receive a telephone call from the newly re-elected Barack Obama was Bill Clinton, who had worked himself hoarse on the campaign trail in support of the first Democrat to hold the White House since he did. In 2016, it could be another Clinton on the phone.
Barack Obama prepares to build bridges – but first he needs new allies to help him do it
09 November 2012 12:00 AM
Urgent work to avert the 'fiscal cliff' as key figures from first term get ready to leave President's team
After the battle, the wake: inquest and a drink for reeling Romneyites
09 November 2012 12:00 AM
Critics are suggesting Romney's campaign foundered at the hands of amateurs
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