Presidential election 2012
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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. -
Presidential Polls 2012: Early Post-Debate Numbers Show No Bump For Obama
Romney is still leading Obama by 4 points in the latest data from Rasmussen. With less than two weeks to go before Election Day, Mitt Romney is enjoying the most comfortable lead either candidate has had in weeks, but the suppliers of that data are questioning how accurate it is. -
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. -
Latest Presidential Polls 2012; Rasmussen Daily Polls Show Romney Still Leads 4 Points Over Obama
The latest details on Rasmussen's daily election polls. The latest presidential polls are out and Mitt Romney remains in the lead against President Obama. -
Presidential Polls 2012: Gallup Poll Shows Romney Leading 51% to Obama's 46%
With Election Day fast approaching, Mitt Romney remains in the lead over President Obama. According to the latest Gallop poll on Wednesday Oct. 24, Romney has a five point lead with 51 percent of voter support compared to Obama with 46 percent. -
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. -
Electoral College Map 2012: Obama Leading Romney By 47 Votes
A candidate must win 270 electoral votes to claim the presidency. President Barack Obama may be down in several nationwide polls regarding the presidential race, but the incumbent is up where it counts - the Electoral College. -
Presidential Polls 2012: Romney Leads Obama By Small Margin
Romney is slightly ahead in the most recent polling data. In many respects, the 2012 presidential election is still too close to call, but Mitt Romney is ahead by just a hair in several national polls. -
Presidential Polls 2012: Rasmussen Polls, Romney Leads Four Points Over Obama
In the latest poll from Rasmussen, Romney is faking a four point lead. The latest presidential polls are out and Mitt Romney is taking the lead against President Obama. -
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?" -
Presidential Election Polls 2012: GOP Nominee Widens Lead To 4 Points
Obama vs Romney: Romney has support from 50 percent of voters, according to Rasmussen. Mitt Romney has officially opened up his lead in national presidential election polls to the widest margin the race has seen in months. -
Trump's Obama Announcement: Real Estate Mogul Continues To Threaten President
Trump claims he has "gigantic" news about Obama that he will reveal on Wednesday. Donald Trump is continuing his attack on President Barack Obama by teasing a "gigantic" announcement about the president that he claims will rock the election. -
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. -
Swing State Polls 2012: Latest Obama vs Romney Fight For Ohio, Iowa, Virginia
The race is still incredibly close in these battleground states. With exactly two weeks to go, the 2012 campaign for the presidency looks like it will come down to swing states, and polls in those areas show the race is closer than ever. -
Presidential Polls 2012: Obama, Romney Still Close Leading Up To Final Presidential Debate
The candidates are in a dead heat as they prepare to spar in front of America one last time. It seems Americans are still pretty evenly divided in the 2012 presidential election, and Monday evening's third and final presidential debate marks the candidates' last chance to shut down his opponent before Election Day. -
Latest Presidential Polls, Early Voting Numbers; African American and Latino Voters Supporting Obama
Polls and early voting numbers by the African American and Latino votes are giving Obama the edge. With the election just two weeks away and early voting numbers being reported, large demographic groups are weighing in on their views. -
Electoral Map, Romney/Obama Presidential Election: Romney Gaining On Obama's Lead?
A look at the electoral map for the 2012 Mitt Romney/Barack Obama election. The election is heating up between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The political map of electoral votes is changing with estimates now showing Governor Romney closing in on President Obama. -
Presidential Polls 2012: Obama Still Trails Romney Nationally, But Stays Ahead In Ohio
The Republican nominee still has a slight edge in a nationwide poll. Pundits praised President Barack Obama's performance in the second presidential debate, calling it a return to form after his missteps in the first debate, but the triumph has yet to translate into a concrete advantage in nationwide polls. -
Presidential Polls 2012: Latest Rasmussen Polls Show Romney Leading Obama with 49% Voter Support
The latest presidential poll from Rasmussen shows Romney with a slight lead. The race to the White House is close for President Obama and Mitt Romney. As of Sunday, Mitt Romney has a slight lead over Barack Obama, according to Rasmussen's daily Presidential poll.