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Romney To Have Lunch With Obama At The White House Thursday

President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney the last time they got together, at their Oct. 22 presidential debate in Boca Raton, Fla. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Romney To Have Lunch With Obama At The White House Thursday

It will be the 2012 contenders' first meeting since the presidential election. President Obama had previously said he hoped to work with his Republican challenger on some issues.

For Romney: 15-Car Motorcade To Concession Speech; One Car To Get Home

Before the vote, GOP nominee Mitt Romney and his running mate (Rep. Paul Ryan, in the background) were guarded by watchful Secret Service agents. After results came in, the agents quickly disappeared. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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For Romney: 15-Car Motorcade To Concession Speech; One Car To Get Home

From full protection and full entourage, the losing presidential candidate quickly goes back to reality. When he returned home early Wednesday from his concession speech, GOP nominee Mitt Romney rode in the back seat of a car driven by his son. Secret Service agents were on their way elsewhere.

Three More Stories That Help Explain Why Obama Won

Some of the faces of those who supported the president, at his victory rally Tuesday in Chicago. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Three More Stories That Help Explain Why Obama Won

The president's campaign fine-tuned its appeal to a younger, less-white electorate and got its supporters to turn out in much larger numbers than Republicans had anticipated. Meanwhile, Mitt Romney was hurt by a lack of money at a critical moment.

Tell Us: Why Did Obama Win?

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Tell Us: Why Did Obama Win?

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?

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Pew's Michael Dimock

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Election Guides? We've Got 'Em

In Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, folks lined up to cast early ballots. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Election Guides? We've Got 'Em

Everybody's looking ahead and trying to figure out just when we'll know who won the White House. If the race is as tight as polls suggest, it could be a long night. But here's a key thing to know about a key swing state: Ohio's polls are set to close at 7:30 p.m. ET.

For Obama And Romney, It's Back To The Campaign After Sandy

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For Obama And Romney, It's Back To The Campaign After Sandy

Both President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, will be out stumping for votes today. The race for the White House, which was just about put on hold as Superstorm Sandy bore down on the East Coast and then roared ashore, is back on with just five days to go before Election Day.

59.2 Million Tuned In To Monday's Debate, Smallest Of The Audiences

Watch the wash or watch the debate? This woman was at a laundromat in Manhattan during Monday's debate. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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59.2 Million Tuned In To Monday's Debate, Smallest Of The Audiences

There were 67.2 million viewers for the candidates' Oct. 3 faceoff and 65.6 for the debate on Oct. 16. One reason for the decline on Monday: Major League Baseball and the National Football League were also on the air Monday night.

In Final Debate: Some Sparks, But Also Points Of Agreement

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In Final Debate: Some Sparks, But Also Points Of Agreement

President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney met this evening for the last of their three debates before the Nov. 6 election. The focus was on foreign policy.

In Final Debate: Some Sparks, But Also Points Of Agreement

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Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment

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Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment

The presidential contenders fired one-liners, not attacks, at a charity dinner. And the president made an appearance on Comedy Central's The Daily Show.

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For One Night, Obama And Romney Will Trade Jokes, Not Jabs

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (left) and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner on Oct. 16, 2008. At center is Bishop Edward Michael Cardinal Egan. Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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For One Night, Obama And Romney Will Trade Jokes, Not Jabs

Just as Sen. John McCain and soon-to-be President Obama did in 2008 — and other presidential contenders did before them — the candidates will be at a New York charity dinner tonight. They're expected to have fun, not fight.

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