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The article presents a forecast and analysis of the political, economic, and social conditions in the U.S., as of December 2012. The control of the U.S. legislative branches is expected to remain divided between the Republicans and the Democrats with the re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama in November 2012. A combination of tax increases and spending cuts is expected to go into effect on January 1, 2013 unless the U.S. Congress takes action.

The article presents information on several aspects of Lithuania which includes political, industrial and economic considerations. It informs that a new coalition administration built around two moderately left-wing parties has been formed in the state after the 2012 presidential elections in the U.S. It further informs about the fiscal policy, monetary policy and the international relations of the state.

This report presents a country risk assessment for the U.S. in 2012. The assessment provides the country's political, financial, economic and composite risk ratings. It offers a risk narrative of key events, political challenges and policy implications facing the country, including the selection of Mitt Romney as the Republican presidential candidate and the impact of the euro zone crisis on the U.S. economy.

A country report for the U.S. as of August 2012 is presented. During the 2012-16 forecast period, continued difficulty in policymaking is expected as Republicans and Democrats remain divided in their policy approaches. It notes that the re-election prospects of President Barack Obama in 2012 will be affected by the weak economy. A reduction in the federal budget deficit is expected during the forecast period. The projected real gross domestic product growth in 2013-16 is 2.2%.

The article presents information on domestic political conditions in the U.S. as of December 2011. There is growing attention towards Iowa and New Hampshire as the 2012 presidential election looms. on January 23, 2012, caucuses will be held in Iowa while a week later the New Hampshire primary will follow. It notes that missteps by presidential candidates Rick Perry and Herman Cain in their campaigns have improved rival Mitt Romney's chances of winning the election.

A country report for the U.S. as of October 2011. It points out the poor performance of the U.S. Congress amid a divided policy approach among Republicans and Democrats. It notes that the re-election chances of U.S. President Barack Obama in 2012 will be affected by a weak economy. It expects gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 1.3% in 2012. Also expected is for the U.S. dollar to average 1.41 in 2012.

The article presents a political outlook for the U.S. for 2012-16. It notes that Congress' ability to create effective policy is severely hampered by a highly partisan atmosphere. For 2012, there are mixed prospects for improved policymaking in the U.S. Two factors that will influence the outcome of the 2012 presidential election are strength of the economic recovery and the Republican Party's choice of candidate.

This article presents an outlook for political conditions in the U.S. from 2012 to 2016. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., policymaking will be difficult for the remainder of the term of President Barack Obama because of divisions between Republicans and Democrats in the Congress. The firm expects differences over fiscal policy to create uncertainty for businesses. It also assesses the outcome of the presidential election in November 2012.

This article presents updates on the political scene in the U.S. as of November 2011. Massachusetts former governor Mitt Romney has emerged as the Republican Party's most likely nominee to run against President Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election. Former businessman Herman Cain has emerged as the main challenger of Romney as the party's official presidential candidate. The Occupy Wall Street protest movement has spread to cities across the country.

The article presents information on the U.S. domestic political scene as of October 2011. It notes the challenge facing U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election bid for 2012 amid a weak economy. It points out that this difficulties can be attributed to a growing perception that he is a weak leader who failed to uphold his principles. Also included are information on the state of U.S. relations with Israel.

The article presents a political outlook for the U.S. for 2012-16. It notes the uncertainty facing businesses as a result of differences between Republicans and Democrats over fiscal policy. It expects continued uncertainty on the debt ceiling issue during the forecast period. It notes that the re-election prospects of President Barack Obama in 2012 will be affected by a weak economy. Also included are information on U.S. relations with China.

The article examines the U.S. political conditions as of September 2011. It cites that U.S. President Barack Obama's hopes to win a second term as president in the November 2012 elections suffered a setback. Obama reportedly lost his popularity during a debate with Republicans over the lifting of the country's debt ceiling and reforming a plan to rein in the budget deficit. The article mentions that the downfall of Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi depicts a foreign policy success for Obama.

This article looks at the political scene in the U.S. as of July 2011. The Economist Intelligence Unit identifies the state of the economy as the main political concern ahead of presidential and congressional elections in 2012. The Republican Party has widened choices for its presidential candidate. The government is reconsidering its foreign policies amid military interventions in Afghanistan and Libya.

The article offers information on the U.S. parliament Congress. It mentions that going into 2012 general elections of the U.S., Democrats and two Democratic-allied Independents controlled 55 seats in the Senate, while Republicans held 45 seats. It adds that Republicans retained control over the House of Representatives in 2012. It includes that at the presidential level, the U.S. President Barack Obama won 332 electoral votes (EVs) over his Republican counterpart Mitt Romney who had 206 EVs.

The article offers information on general elections in the U.S. that were held on November 6, 2012. It mentions that at the presidential level, incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden won a decisive victory over their Republican counterparts, Mitt Romney and Congressman Paul Ryan respectively. It discusses on issues related to political campaigns of Romney and President Obama.

The article discusses the steps in the process and precedents set in before U.S. presidential elections governing the actions of the House and Senate in certifying the electoral vote and in responding to challenges of the validity of the electoral votes. A detailed timetable was established by the Constitution and federal law after the presidential election when members of electoral college in the 50 state capitals and the District of Columbia cast their votes for President and Vice President.

The article discusses the re-election of Barack Obama as the president of the U.S. during the presidential election held on November 6, 2012. It states the decisive victory of Obama due to his loss in various states including North Carolina, Michigan, and Massachusetts. It states that Obama has won in Illinois and Hawaii. It adds that 332 election votes (EVs) gathered by Obama over the 206 EVs of presidential candidate Mitt Romney have provided an overwhelming victory for the former.

The article offers information on the Presidential elections held in the U.S. in November 2012. It mentions that Mitt Romney was elected as the Presidential candidate that had represented Republican Party in the presidential election. It further states that Democrat Barack Obama and republican Romney were in tight race for the presidency post.

The article offers information on the victory of U.S. President Barack Obama in the Presidential election held in the U.S. on November 6, 2012. It states that the only state which he lost was North Carolina, was won by Mitt Romney, the leader of Republican Party of the U.S. It further mentions that Obama has won from his home state of Illinois and also from his motherland Hawaii with largest margin of victory.

The article focuses on the presidential and congressional elections in the U.S. on November 6, 2012. It states that U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden have won the presidential elections over the Republicans. It mentions that the Democrats has maintained control of the Senate with 193 seats while Republicans has gained 240 out of 435 in the House of Representatives.

The article discusses the special report for U.S. presidential election held in November 2012 between U.S. President Barack Obama and Willard "Mitt" Romney. It states that the presidency and the combination of the two houses of the U.S. Congress are at stake in 2012 election. It mentions that the running mates were U.S. President Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden, and Romney and Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.

The article offers information on the 2012 Presidential and Congressional Elections in the U.S. It highlights the victory of U.S. President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney, the control of the democratic party over the senate and the control of the republican party on the house of representatives. It also mentions the release of several election polls from CNN, Fox News and Democracy Corp. showing the lead of Obama over Romney.

The article discusses the U.S. Congress during the presidential elections in the U.S. in 2012. It informs that the U.S. Senate was controlled by democrats while the House of Representatives was controlled by republicans where Harry Reid was the Senate Majority Leader and for democrats Richard Durbin was second-in-command position. Several seats in the states are discussed which include wild card seats, strongly democratic and safe hold seats.

The article offers information on the U.S. Presidential elections held in 2012. It informs that the election was between U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. Republican nominee Mitt Romney. It informs that both the political candidates used the issues such as economy in presidential debates. Also presented are the poll data of several states where elections were held.

The article discusses the political scenario in the U.S. Congress and provides brief historical descriptions of the majorities gained by several parties. It informs that the U.S. Republican Party has 240 seats out of 435 total seats in the year 2012 and they need 25 seats for the majority. It also presents the list of political seats needed by the Republican Party for getting control of the U.S. Congress.

The article looks at the presidential election period in the U.S. from a national security perspective, emphasizes the need for effective and seamless presidential transition as the world becomes more dangerous and the risks to harm more immediate. The five phases of the presidential transition period, and the considerations and options unique to each phase are discussed. The need for the outgoing and incoming Presidents to cooperate and address national security-related issues is discussed.

The article discusses historical national security-related presidential transition activities in the U.S. for 2012-2013. It provides a sampling of national security issues a new administration may encounter, which include foreign policy and possible actions by entities wishing to disrupt the presidential election period. The five phases of the presidential election period and the considerations and options relevant to each option are explored.

The article focuses on the contemporary developments in presidential elections for the 2008 and 2012 elections. It discusses the election cycle which includes nominating procedures, campaign finance, and the Electoral College. Other topics include the U.S Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, congressional efforts to reform the Electoral College by constitutional amendment during1948-1979 and taxpayer participation in public financing since 1976.

The article discusses the role of Electoral College in contemporary presidential elections. Topics discussed include the Constitutional Convention of 1787, 2012 Presidential Election and the demands of an increasingly democratic and political-party dominated presidential election system. It presents a table and a map compiled by the Congressional Research Service of state electoral vote allocations during Presidential elections of 2012, 2016, and 2020.

The article provides an overview of the presidential election in the U.S. to be held on November 22, 2012. It notes that the presidential election is a battle between incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. It looks into the Republican nomination process that emerged Romney as the nominee. It adds that the 2012 election was expected to be close and highly competitive contest between Obama and Romney.

Information about the 2012 Republican National Convention held in Tampa, Florida from August 27 to 30, 2012 is presented. It states that the convention marks the start of campaigns for the general election. Speakers include Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, House Speaker John Boehner, and Senator John McCain. It also details Mitt Romney's speech as well as Paul Ryan's, recipients of the Republicans' nominations for president and vice president respectively.

Information about the 2012 Democratic National Convention held in Charlotte, North Carolina from September 3 to 6, 2012 is presented. It states that the convention marks the start of campaigns for the general election. Speakers include Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren, First Lady Michelle Obama, and former president Bill Clinton. It also details Obama's speech as well as Vice-President Joe Biden's who received the Democrats' nominations for president and vice president respectively.

The article reports on the political condition in the U.S. which is hosting a presidential election in November 2011. It states that President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden are seeking to be re-elected and will be contested by Republicans Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. It provides information on elections in the country as well as the nomination process of the Republicans' and the Democrats'. It also explores the platforms of both parties and the results of public opinion polls.

The article reports on the nomination of Mitt Romney as presidential candidate for the election by Republican members at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida from August 27-30, 2012. It says that the gathering discussed the party's nomination, political campaigns, and platforms. It notes that the event's keynote speakers include Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey, and Senator Rand Paul.

The article reports on the presidential election in the U.S. in November 2012. It mentions that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will contest the presidential election against incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama. Moreover, it notes that the presidency and the composition of the bicameral Congress will be at stake on the first Tuesday in November 2012.

The article reports that Israeli unity government is not likely to present any new developments regarding the Palestinian issue as it is concerned rejecting the Palestinian demands to halt Israeli settlement building as a prerequisite for continuing the peace process. It mentions that Israeli government is watching the situation in the Arab world and is aware of former U.S. President Barack Obama's critical stance in a year of U.S. presidential elections.

The article provides an overview of the presidential election in the U.S. in November 2012. It notes that incumbent President Barack Obama will be seeking another term in office and will compete for the Democratic Party against other nominees including politician Willard Romney for the Republican Party. It mentions that the re-election prospects of Obama were helped by the data that the country's economy added 243,000 jobs in January 2012 and that the unemployment rate went down to 8.3 percent.

The article offers information related to the U.S. presidential election in 2012. It mentions that U.S. President Barack Obama will be challenging former Governor Mitt Romney, Massachusetts in the elections. Information about candidates who entered the race for the Republican presidential nomination in the early stages of the primary campaign is also presented.

The 2012 contest pitting President Obama against a yet-to-be-determined Republican challenger ranks as one of the most intriguing presidential campaigns in history. Two powerful populist factions — the conservative Tea Party movement and Occupy Wall Street protest against income inequality — are helping to shape campaign ideologies and stump speeches. An unusually large field of Republican candidates, including multimillionaire Mormon Mitt Romney and thrice-married Newt Gingrich, have fought each other as aggressively as they have Obama, leaving the GOP so fractured that some think a nominee won't emerge until the party convention in August. Meanwhile, following a controversial Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance, wealthy donors are pouring millions of dollars into TV attack ads through so-called SuperPACs. And overshadowing the entire spectacle is the shaky U.S. economy and the question of which candidate is best equipped to turn it around. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the U.S. national party rules changes for the 2012 presidential nomination process. It explains the Republican Party's Ohio Plan for choosing national convention delegates and with the goal of the adopted changes to achieve a later start than in 2008. It talks about the Democrats' creation of the Democratic Change Commission (DCC) in 2008 which aims to improve the process such as the timing of primaries and caucuses and number of superdelegates.

An introduction to the October 5, 2012 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report is presented, in which the author discusses national security-related issues during the 2012 U.S. presidential election, including political campaigning, presidential transition, and possible threats and actions.

The article reports on the nomination of U.S. President Barack Obama as presidential candidate for the 2012 election by the Democratic Party. It says that the Democratic National Convention which will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina from September 3-6 to discuss the presidential primary, political campaigns, and party's platforms. It notes that the keynote speakers for the event include First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, and Senator John Kerry.

The article examines the 2008 U.S. presidential election in October 2011. It notes that several Republican and Democratic candidates entered the field since both parties did not include an incumbent president or vice president. It talks about superdelegates, or a category of automatic, unpledged delegates who are not required to declare a presidential candidate preference. It details the function and importance of superdelegates which were first included in the 1984 Democratic convention.

The article presents author's opinion on the condition of the retail real estate business in the U.S. It offers information on the financial issues that were discussed at the U.S. presidential election. It offers information on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) report on stock market. It offers information on the Budget Control Act of 2011.

The article offers information on U.S. politics and government as of May 2012. Mitt Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, has started pivoting to the general election fight against the incumbent, U.S. President Barack Obama. Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress began to rally around Romney's presidential candidacy, including Speaker of the House, John Boehner. The political campaign of Obama is considered to have a massive financial advantage over Romney's as of March 2012.

The article presents the political outlook for the U.S. from 2012 to 2016. It discusses the negative impact of a highly partisan atmosphere on the effectiveness of policymaking, at least until the November 2012 elections. The Republican Party reportedly refused to consider tax increases and demanded spending cuts. It discusses the possible victory of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney to secure the Republican nomination for the presidential election.

The article presents a political and economic outlook for the U.S. for 2012-16. It expects a difficult policymaking process for the rest of President Barack Obama's term due to poor functioning of the Congress. It notes that Obama's re-election prospects in 2012 will be affected by a weak economy. Also expected is a reduction in the federal budget deficit during the forecast period as a result of growth and spending restraint. The projected growth in real gross domestic product in 2012 is 1.3%.

The article informs readers about the journal's coverage of the 2012 presidential and congressional elections in the U.S.

The article offers information on the presidential and congressional elections in the U.S. as of 2012 along with the global election coverage.

The article looks at economic prospects for the U.S. following the re-election of President Barack Obama in 2012. It partly attributes the victory of Obama to the improving economy. However, it expects the country to remain almost evenly divided politically despite the Obama victory. The article predicts a comprehensive fiscal consolidation programme as a policy of the Obama administration.