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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…

Nov 07

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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…

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,…

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.

Nov 07

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Joy and Disappointment for House and Senate Races

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.