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The article discusses then-U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney's research into potential vice-presidential candidate Chris Christie's records during the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign, focusing on Romney's decision to choose U.S. Representative Paul Ryan as his running mate instead of Christie. Romney's political advisor Beth Myers and her vetting of several vice-presidential candidates are mentioned, including information on Christie's alleged temper and his tardiness.

The article discusses "Time" Magazine's selection of U.S. President Barack Obama as the recipient of the periodical's Person of the Year award in 2012, including information on Obama's re-election campaign against political rival Mitt Romney, as well as Obama's efforts to strengthen America's economy. Obama's popularity among Hispanic American voters in 2012 is addressed, including his ability to capture the majority of votes from Cuban voters in Florida. Information on American voters and the trust they have in Obama are also examined.

The article looks at the 2012 reelection of U.S. President Barack Obama. It is pointed out that the strong views in both the Democratic and Republican parties have effectively neutralized each other, leaving the country's status quo of political gridlock. Topics include the negative advertising campaigns preceding the election, the support Obama received from white males in the U.S. Upper South region, and Obama's lackluster performance in the first presidential debate against his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The Republican party's role in partisanship is explored.

The author discusses the Republican political party following the reelection of the Democratic political party candidate Barack Obama in the 2012 U.S. presidential elections, arguing that the Republican party may not adjust its political strategies due to its narrow loss. Topics include demographic shifts in U.S. populations, the presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and the potential consequences for the Republican party that could result from bipartisanship.

The article presents photographs and brief information about 100 objects related to the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign including Ohio absentee ballots, a suit belonging to Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, and the chair featured on stage at the Republican National Convention.

The article looks at how U.S. President Barack Obama's reelection campaign used metrics and data analysis to make campaign decisions. Topics include the integration of several databases used by campaigners that held lists of donors, fundraisers, and registered voters; increasing campaign workers' efficiency by using computer models to tailor their pitches to specific supporters; and using social networking website Facebook to help online supporters encourage other voters to register to vote, vote early, or get to the polls.

A photo essay is presented which includes several images from election night events on November 6, 2012, including U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election acceptance speech in Chicago, Illinois, Obama and his daughters Malia and Sasha Obama, and losing candidate Mitt Romney's concession speech.

The article discusses the amount of so-called dark money that has been donated to Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama during their 2012 U.S. presidential election campaigns, focusing on a report that more than 200 million dollars was donated by anonymous sources. Negative campaign advertisements by both political parties are addressed, along with the impact of super political action committees. The Crossroads GPS political organization that was co-founded by former presidential advisor Karl Rove is also examined.

The article discusses the 2012 U.S. presidential election between Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama as of November 2012, focusing on the reasons why Romney should be elected to the presidency. It states that if elected, Romney's role would be to reform the American system of government to generate private sector growth and fiscal solvency. Romney's running mate Paul Ryan and his federal budget plan are also mentioned, along with Romney's views on health care entitlements.

The article discusses the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast of the U.S. as of November 2012, focusing on the ways in which this storm can assist the U.S. in preparing for additional hurricanes and catastrophic events. Global warming is addressed in regards to the 2012 U.S. presidential election, along with an analysis of the idea that America needs to build a stronger and more resilient electrical power grid. The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Administration's (FEMA's) response to Hurricane Sandy is also examined.

The article discusses the role of Ohio in deciding who will win the 2012 U.S. presidential election between Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama, including information on the importance of the outcome of voting in Ohio on November 6, 2012. The results of a "Time" Magazine Ohio poll show that Obama holds a five percent advantage over Romney in the state. Obama's decision to provide a financial bailout to the nation's automotive industry is addressed, along with an analysis of Ohio AFL-CIO union leader Tim Burga's opinion of Romney.

The article discusses the political ideology of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and the lessons that the 2012 U.S. presidential candidates Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama can learn from Lincoln's actions and beliefs. Lincoln's reported ability to turn former adversaries into political allies is mentioned, along with an analysis of Lincoln's work in gaining the trust of supporters. Lincoln's role as a political strategist is allegedly portrayed in Steven Spielberg's motion picture entitled "Lincoln" which is scheduled to be released in 2012.

The article discusses the 2012 U.S. presidential election between incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican Party nominee Mitt Romney, focusing on a call for both candidates to speak directly and truthfully to American voters on substantive issues. Political strategists and their ability to present the messages of each candidate to the public are examined, including the work of Obama strategist Stephanie Cutter. Factually incorrect statements made by both presidential candidates are addressed, along with their potential impact on voters in the 2012 election.

The author offers opinions on the role of the Mormon Church in forming the political views of 2012 Republican Party presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The impact of what are said to be Mormonism's conflicting themes of faith in the role of the Mormon Church and the U.S. in history and its sense of persecution and tragedy developed through the Church's own history is seen as explaining what appear to be contradictory elements of Romney's political views which combine a deep commitment to individualism with political opinions which have often changed in response to his circumstances.

The article examines why U.S. President Barack Obama is not popular with employees of the coal and oil industries during his campaign for reelection in 2012. Obama's campaign and his commitment to clean energy and the reduction of global warming have made him unpopular with miners and wildcatters whose livelihoods depend on the use of coal and oil. Other topics include why groups like the American Coalition for Clean Coal Energy, the coal firm Alliance Resource Partners, and the American Energy Alliance are donating to U.S. presidential nominee Mitt Romney's campaign, why despite Obama's policies the domestic oil industry is thriving, and why coal executive Robert E. Murray believes a second term for Obama will hurt America.

The article discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's political philosophy if elected for a second term following the 2012 U.S. presidential election as of September 10, 2012, focusing on Obama's apparent shift in governing styles from his original policy based on postpartisanship to a stronger hard ball approach to policymaking. Obama's roots as a community organizer are addressed in relation to his governing style. According to the article, one of the first legislative issues that Obama will raise if re-elected in November 2012 is a comprehensive reform of the U.S. immigration laws.

The article presents information on U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney and the 2012 U.S. presidential election. The author looks at Romney's experience at the investment firm Bain Capital, his role as Massachusetts's former governor, and his assistance in establishing the office supply store Staples. The article also reports on comments regarding Romney from people including supermarket executive Tom Stemberg, partner at Bain Capital Geoffrey Rehnert, and campaign adviser Bob White. The author reports on the impact that Romney's experience as a businessman will have on U.S. voters.

The article discusses the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2012 to uphold U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act created by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. Topics include the constitutionality of taxing individuals for not carrying health insurance, the views of the Republican Chief Justice John Roberts on the act's constitutional aspects, and the reactions of U.S. Republicans to the ruling. Also discussed are reforms to the Medicaid program for low-income Americans, the private health insurance market, and potential effects on the 2012 U.S. presidential election.

The article discusses the status of illegal aliens in the U.S. as of June 25, 2012, including information on U.S. immigration laws and policies, and it also provides statistics on which states in the U.S. have the highest numbers of illegal alien residents. Several quotes are provided from illegal aliens who came to the U.S. from countries such as Mexico, India, and Germany. The proposed Dream Act legislation in the U.S. Congress is discussed, as is the allegedly overwhelming support from Latino voters for U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election bid in 2012.

The article presents a profile of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, focusing on his work as an advocate for the re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama in 2012, his personal struggles following the death of his first wife and his daughter, and the reaction of various people to Biden's style of campaigning. Biden's criticism of U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney is also mentioned. In terms of the 2016 U.S. presidential race, Biden is reportedly still considering a run for the nation's top office.

The article looks at the life and career of 2012 U.S. presidential candidate Rick Santorum. It is noted that although Santorum did not run on social issues in his early 1990s campaigns for the U.S. House and Senate in Pennsylvania, he focused on concerns favored by the religious right such as abortion, intelligent design, and gay marriage in later elections and in his 2012 presidential campaign. Other topics discussed are the influence of his wife Karen on his views on abortion, his support for the policies of U.S. President George W. Bush, and his defeat in the 2006 Senatorial election amid charges that he actually lived in Virginia instead of Pennsylvania.

The article presents a profile of 2012 Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with particular focus on the perception that he would be a weak nominee due to damage from attacks by his fellow Republican candidates Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich. The impact of his adoption of more conservative immigration policies on his favorability ratings with Hispanic voters is discussed, as well as the effect on women voters of his reluctance to criticize radio host Rush Limbaugh about his inflammatory statements about female law student Sandra Fluke regarding insurance mandates for contraceptive coverage. Romney's campaign strategy in the general election will be to attack U.S. President Barack Obama on the economy, unemployment, and deficit spending.

The article looks at the race for the 2012 U.S. Republican presidential nomination, focusing on candidate Mitt Romney. Topics discussed include his narrow victory in the Michigan and Arizona primaries, the surprisingly tenacity of his less-well-funded, strongly socially conservative opponent Rick Santorum, and how many Republican voters, particularly social conservatives and members of the Tea Party political organization, are put off by Romney's moderate conservatism. The article calls attention to the gaffes Romney has made by referring to his personal wealth.

The article discusses the idea that Hispanic American voters will decide the 2012 U.S. presidential election. Hispanic Americans are an expanding minority which has a growing political voice and increased voter participation. The differences among Latinos that prevent them from being a voter bloc but make them swing voters are mentioned. The appeal of the Democratic and Republican parties is noted. President Barack Obama's campaign strategy that includes a focus on immigration policy is discussed.

The article looks at Rick Santorum, a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2012 U.S. presidential election, focusing on his role as the major opponent to candidate Mitt Romney. Topics discussed include Santorum's small and poorly-funded campaign, his easy manner of engaging with voters, and his strong social conservatism on issues including abortion, feminism, and contraception. Santorum's chances and potential consequences of beating Romney in the 2012 Michigan primary and potentially winning the Republican nomination are considered.

The article offers information about the differences between political conservatives in the U.S. amidst the 2012 U.S. presidential election. Topics include the number of Republicans in the U.S., the history of conservative philosophy in the U.S., and divisions between conservatives over issues such as foreign policy, government expansion, and social values. The article also discusses the support of various presidential candidates for the 2012 election including Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, and Newt Gingrich.

The article discusses U.S. politicians who are campaigning for the Republican nomination for the U.S. presidential election of 2012 including Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, and Rick Santorum. The article amines the state of the Republican Party, the return of Gingrich to politics after he left the House of Representatives in 1998, and Gingrich's campaign. The campaign of Mitt Romney is also examined and the Florida primaries are discussed.

The article looks at the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, focusing on the South Carolina primary in January 2012. Topics include the state's reputation for dirty politics, expectations that if candidate Mitt Romney wins the South Carolina primary, he will win the 2012 Republican nomination, and the millions of dollars candidates are spending on television and radio advertising in the state. Republican political consultant Harvey Leroy "Lee" Atwater is mentioned.

The article focuses on the U.S. presidential election race for the Republican nomination in 2012. Information is provided on how candidate Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucuses by only eight votes, which some say is a sign that he lacks wider appeal to conservative voters. The author examines whether other candidates such as Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, or Rick Santorum could become the Republican nominee.

The article discusses the U.S. Republican Party's primary elections in preparation for the 2012 U.S. Presidential elections. Some political commentators are concerned that an extended season of primaries, funded by groups known as super Political Action Committees (super PACS), will discourage voters and tarnish the reputation of the Republican Party nominee. Details on changes in the rules governing the Republican primaries and U.S. campaign finance are presented.

The article looks at former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, focusing on his efforts to become the Republican party candidate for the 2012 U.S. presidential election. Romney's political positions are reviewed, including his views on illegal immigration, the use of ethanol as a renewable fuel, and economic policy. Romney's efforts to become Republican nominee during the 2008 presidential election are also reviewed. A chart is presented which compares Romney's liberal stances in 1994 to his conservative views in 2011 for issues such as gay marriage, gun control, and abortion.

The article looks at the 2011 Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City. Topics include the demonstration's nebulous agenda against the wealthy in the U.S., the similar small-time starts of the Arab Spring Uprisings and the U.S. Tea Party political movement, and the potential for the movement to clinch U.S. President Barack Obama's reelection in 2012. Other cities holding demonstrations are noted, and quotations from protesters are offered.

The article focuses on the political campaign of Michele Bachmann, a U.S. presidential candidate for the 2012 election. Topics include her popularity among evangelical Christians in the Midwest U.S., her difficulties with keeping campaign staff, and her ability to gather support for the election. Also included is a comparison of Bachmann with former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

The cover story examines the candidates campaigning for the Republican Party nomination in the 2012 U.S. presidential election. Candidates discussed include former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, U.S. Representative from Minnesota Michele Bachmann, and former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. The author suggests that the Republican Party is fragmented, evidenced by a divisiveness over issues including economic and health care policies. He suggests that the candidates are divided between centrist conservatism and radical conservatism as associated with the Tea Party political movement. He is skeptical that any of the candidates will defeat incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama.

The article discusses the 2012 U.S. presidential election between Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama as of November 2012, focusing on the reasons why Obama should be re-elected. It states that if Obama wins the election, it will be due in part to the votes of blue-collar white Americans and Latino voters. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is also mentioned, along with Obama's decision to push forward the U.S. Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act in his first presidential term. Obama's stance on the rights of women is also addressed.

The article discusses the impact of wireless mobile communications technologies, including mobile digital campaigning techniques, on the 2012 U.S. presidential election as of August 27, 2012. The use of mobile devices and smartphones to register voters and make donations to candidates such as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney is addressed. The social media network Twitter and the ability of candidates and supporters to quickly and efficiently release breaking news and photographs to the world are also examined.

The article looks at super PACs (political action committees) in the 2012 presidential election in the race for the Republican nomination. Rules for how super PACs must operate without communication with the candidate they support are described, noting that while direct campaign donations are legally capped, donations to PACs aren't. The PACs Winning Our Future, Make Us Great Again, and Red, White and Blue, which support candidates Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, and Rick Santorum, are mentioned.

The article discusses the changing demographics of voters in the U.S. as of December 2012, focusing on an analysis of the successful re-election campaign of American President Barack Obama and the work of a coalition of women, minorities, and young voters, as well as several statistics on topics relating to American voters. It states that over one half of all Catholic voters in the U.S. were born after 1981, and close to 55 million single women were eligible to vote in the 2012 elections in the U.S.

A photograph by Bjarne Jonasson is presented which depicts several members of U.S. President Barack Obama's campaign team as of December 2012, including opinion researcher David Simas, campaign strategist David Axelrod, and campaign manager Stephanie Cutter.

The author discusses the implications of the reelection of the U.S. president Barack Obama in 2012, arguing that Obama should focus on establishing bipartisan initiatives to circumvent a legislative deadlock between the U.S. Democratic and Republican political parties. Topics include the presidential candidate Mitt Romney, changing demographics in the U.S. as of 2012, and potential immigration reform.

The article's author suggests that the U.S. Republican party will react to the reelection of U.S. President Barack Obama in 2012 by increasing its losing strategy of promoting very Conservative candidates over more electable moderate ones. Topics include how working with Democratic Obama on immigration reform could earn the Republicans more support from Latino voters; Republican views on climate change, job creation, and debt reduction; and the increasing voter support for same-sex marriage and clean energy, both of which the Republican party disagree with.

The author discusses the 2012 U.S. presidential campaigns that culminated in the reelection of the U.S. president Barack Obama, focusing on televised moments that may have impacted the election results. Topics include Obama's performance against the presidential candidate Mitt Romney during an October 3, 2012 televised debate, the political commentary that followed the debate, comments posted on the internet networking website Twitter, and political advertising in the U.S.

An introduction is presented to a section of articles exploring how U.S. President Barack Obama won reelection in 2012.

The author evaluates the 2012 political campaigns of the U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, focusing on decisions that benefited or inhibited the candidates leading up to the reelection of Obama. Topics include the targeting of voters in swing states by the Obama campaign, Obama's performance in a televised campaign debate broadcast from Denver, Colorado, and Romney's handling of economic issues including a financial bailout of the U.S. automotive industry.

The article presents several charts, maps, and statistics on the 2012 U.S. presidential election between Republican Party challenger Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama, including charts on the electoral college results and support for Obama, as well as a statistic on the popular vote.

The article examines the allegedly false and misleading statements made by the 2012 U.S. presidential candidates Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama, including an analysis of quotes from each candidate on topics such as taxes, bailouts, and American exceptionalism. The Obama administration claims that Romney has been dishonest with the American voters on subjects such as the state of the U.S. economy, the costs associated with health care reform in America, and the distribution of stimulus funds to foreign businesses.

The article discusses U.S. presidential nominee Mitt Romney's reaction to the attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, in September 2012. After Romney announced that the eleventh anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks was no place for political campaigning, he reacted to the consulate attack on the same day by criticizing U.S. President Barack Obama's reaction to the death of American diplomat J. Christopher Stevens. Topics include why Obama made no mention of Romney in his statement following the attacks, reactions from fellow Republicans to Romney's statement criticizing the president, and how the attacks could affect the 2012 U.S. presidential election.

Excerpts from an interview with U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney on August 21, 2012 is presented.

The article discusses U.S. Representative Paul Ryan from Wisconsin as of August 27, 2012, focusing on his role as Republican Party presidential candidate Mitt Romney's vice-presidential running mate in the 2012 U.S. presidential election, as well as the impact of Ryan's Wisconsin lineage on Romney's chances of defeating U.S. President Barack Obama. Ryan's apparent mastery of federal budget issues is examined, including his budget proposal which would allegedly involve a major overhaul to the nation's Medicare system.

The article discusses the 2012 U.S. Presidential election race between U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney as of July 2012, focusing on the political and social views of several Midwestern U.S. voters towards the candidates and their policies. A map is also provided which details the path of the author's annual automobile trip. Voters in Ohio mentioned the economic impact of the Obama administration's bailout of the automobile industry, including a quote from U.S. voter Destiny Teachnor-Hauk.