Nov 07 President's Win Is Reprieve For Health Reform Law President Obama stands on stage after his victory speech at McCormick Place Nov. 6 in Chicago. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. President Barack Obama's victory cements the Affordable Care Act, expanding coverage to millions but leaving weighty questions about… Continue reading
Nov 07 Victory in Hand, Obama Extends Olive Branch By Christina Bellantoni President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden and Jill Biden celebrate Tuesday night. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. Barack Obama was elected to a second term as president Tuesday, reassembling the coalition that lifted him to a historic… Continue reading
Nov 07 Live Blog: Reaction to Election 2012 By News Desk President Barack Obama waves to supporters in Chicago after winning a second term. Photo by Jim Bourg/Reuters. Follow Election Day activities, starting at 7 a.m. ET Tuesday, in our live blog. We'll have on-the-ground reports from our local PBS stations,… Continue reading
Nov 07 After High-Cost Campaign, Obama Wins Re-Election President Obama successfully won the re-election Nov. 6, 2012, but after the costliest -- and one of the nastiest -- campaigns in history, divided government was alive and well, especially in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Nov 07 Ballot Measures Have Historical Results on Same-Sex Marriage and Legal Marijuana In all, there were 176 measures on the ballots Election Day in 38 states. But two issues made history in four states. Maine and Maryland voters approved same-sex marriage while Washington state and Colorado legalized recreational use of marijuana. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch President Barack Obama Wins Second Term, Says 'Best Is Yet to Come' President Obama Re-Elected for Second Term… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch Mitt Romney Concedes Defeat: 'This Election Is Over but Our Principles Endure' Mitt Romney Concedes Presidential Race to Pres. Obama… Continue watching
Nov 07 Analysis: Obama Wins But Washington Unchanged President Obama has won the election and has four more years to push for economic and social policies passed in his first-term presidency. But with the balance of power in Congress unchanged, Obama may face the same gridlock in Washington. Continue reading
Nov 07 Joy and Disappointment for House and Senate Races By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy While the presidential election was center stage Tuesday night, several Senate and House seats were hotly contested and came down to the wire. These shots capture the victories and defeats in the congressional and gubernatorial races. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch Tea Party Favorite Ted Cruz wins Texas Senate Seat Tea Party Favorite Ted Cruz wins Texas Senate Seat… Continue watching