Presidential election 2012

  • Presidential Polls 2012: Swing States Latest Poll Shows Romney Ahead of Obama

    The latest presidential polls on Wednesday have continued to show a tight race with just two weeks until Election Day 2012. The latest Rasmussen Reports poll has indicated that Ohio is now tied, but that Mitt Romney is ahead in a cumulative swing state poll. Where as Gallup has put Romney ahead by five percentage points in its latest poll.
  • Presidential Polls Swing States: Ohio Tied Between Obama, Romney

    The candidates are now tied in what is considered one of the most important states in the election. As Election Day gets closer and closer, the focus is narrowing to a handful of swing states that will likely determine the winner of the election for the presidency.
  • Obama Campaign Schedule: 'Tonight Show' And MTV To Address Young Voters Live

    President Barack Obama will appear on "The Tonight Show" on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The guest appearance with late night talk show host Jay Leno will be his fifth visit. The chat will be his third interview with the comedian since he was elected president. The president will arrive in Los Angeles for just a few hours as he visits four states in one day. He swill also visit Davenport, Iowa and Denver and Las Vegas for campaign events. Obama is also scheduled to appear on MTV to participate in a live television program with young voters on Friday, Oct.26.
  • October Surprises: Donald Trump Obama Announcement & Gloria Allred Romney Announcement

    The "October Surprises" on Wednesday has made Oct. 24 quite eventful for the presidential candidates. Donald Trump and famed attorney Gloria Allred had a fierce competition to see who would drop the biggest news bomb that relates to the election.Trump, a renowned Republican who is Team Romney, made an announcement via Twitter and Facebook at 12 p.m. EST. As assumed, it was related to President Obama's past. Meanwhile, Allred is spending October Surprise Day in a Boston court to request the removal of a gag order that would unseal court documents proving Romney lied under oath during a sworn testimony, according to a report.
  • Horses And Bayonets Memes, Obama vs. Romney Presidential Debate Remark Goes Viral (VIEW PHOTOS)

    Obama's "horses and bayonets" comment became the most popular topic in social media before the debate ended. The hash tag #horsesandbayonets trended on Twitter, and someone created @horsesandbayonettes Twitter account for followers to tweet comments. Even a new tumblr website was created featuring memes with horses and bayonets. Tumblr's website that features images inspired by Obama's "horses and bayonets" remark. Critics also created a mash up memes referencing remarks from all three presidential debates: horses and bayonet with binders and even Big Bird. The latest Big Bird meme features the Sesame Street character holding a bayonet with his head tilted to the side with the caption, "You want a piece of me Mitt?"
  • Obama vs. Romney Debate: Celebrities' Reactions On Twitter

    The third and final 2012 Presidential debate took place on Monday, Oct. 22 in Boca Raton, Florida. President Obama squared off against challenger Gov. Mitt Romney that focused on foreign policy. The responses from celebrities on Twitter ranged from the serious to funny. "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, NBC's Ann Curry, "The Voice" judge Adam Levine, E! host Giuliana Rancic and even fallen NFL star Chad Ochocinco weighed in. Check out what Hollywood stars tweeted to their many followers.
  • Electoral College Map 2012: Obama Leads Romney In Projections

    Obama is ahead of Romney by two electoral votes, according to electoral forecasts. While nationwide polls regarding the presidential election make for good fodder about who can claim the support of the entire country, the race for the White House happens state by state.