Barack Obama

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Tell Us: Why Did Obama Win? ()  

President Obama celebrating early this morning in Chicago.

November 7, 2012 There are a number of possible reasons. Did the president run a better campaign? Is the economy really on the mend? Or is it as simple as him being more likable?

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For Obama, Vindication, But Not A Mandate()  

Obama has become only the third U.S. president to win re-election by a narrower margin than his first victory. Having won a second term, Obama will seek to set the nation's agenda on issues ranging from taxes to immigration, but he may continue to struggle in selling his ideas to Congress.

November 7, 2012 Obama has become only the third U.S. president to win re-election by a narrower margin than his first victory. Having won a second term, Obama will seek to set the nation's agenda on issues ranging from taxes to immigration, but he may continue to struggle in selling his ideas to Congress.

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Audio And Transcript: Obama's Victory Speech ()  

President Obama speaks at his election night party Wednesday in Chicago after defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

November 7, 2012 President Obama delivers his victory speech in Chicago after winning a second term.

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On The Issues: How Obama Prevailed()  

A celebration with cardboard cutout of President Obama in front of the White House early Wednesday morning.

November 7, 2012 The economy wasn't the only issue that voters were concentrating on, and President Obama's message in several other key areas during the debates and in campaign speeches contributed to his victory.

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Battleground States Carry Obama To Second Term()  

President Obama walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia to deliver his victory speech on election night in Chicago.

November 7, 2012 By holding the "Midwest firewall" — including Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan — the president handily defeated challenger Mitt Romney. Obama won seven of the eight battleground states and is ahead in Florida, the final battleground.

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Obama's Win Powered By Organization, If Not Ideas()  

Martha Nunez, 53, of the Bronx, reacts to President Obama's victory Tuesday.

November 6, 2012 Bloopers and stumbles made the news this presidential campaign, but Barack Obama's re-election was powered by plans begun on the ground four years ago. Here's how he did it.

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Black Voters Turned Out For Obama()  

African-American turnout and enthusiasm for Obama are matching levels seen four years ago. Above, voters wait in a long line in Detroit, Mich., on Tuesday.

November 6, 2012 African-American turnout is just as high as the record-breaking level seen four years ago. Obama is getting nearly as much support from this key constituency as he did last time around.

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The Last Pew Poll: Obama Holds Edge On Eve Of Election()  

November 4, 2012 The poll shows President Obama leading his GOP challenger, Mitt Romney, 48 percent to 45 percent among likely voters. The poll was conducted after Superstorm Sandy hit the U.S. East Coast. Pew also found that Romney supporters are more committed to voting than are Obama's supporters.

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Obama Returns To The Campaign Trail Post-Sandy()  

President Obama campaigns Thursday in Green Bay, Wis.

November 1, 2012 President Obama returned to the campaign trail for the first time since Sandy struck the U.S. His swing-state tour started in Wisconsin against a backdrop of high approval ratings from voters — and Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — for his management of the federal response to the disaster.

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Re-Election Campaign Reveals A President Looking For The Right Balance()  

President Obama's performance in the first presidential debate cost him a lot.

October 30, 2012 Over the course of a long campaign, Americans have gotten a chance to learn more about President Obama. His personality and his performance as a leader, a debater and a candidate have all been under the microscope.

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