US Election 2012

Barack Obama shakes hands with Bruce Springsteen. Photograph: Getty Images.
Quote of the Day
By New Statesman - 18 October 7:31

Bruce Springsteen on Barack Obama.

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Barack Obama debates Mitt Romney in last night's second US presidential debate.
Quote of the Day
By New Statesman - 17 October 7:28

Barack Obama on his pension.

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The state is set for the debate
Watch the US presidential debate live
By Caroline Crampton - 16 October 23:48

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney debate in Hempstead, New York.

Obama and Romney during the debate
US presidential debate liveblog
By Nicky Woolf - 16 October 16:24

Verdict: a win for Obama has Romney imploded over Libya.

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Obama and Romney after the first debate. Photograph: Getty Images
This debate is about the real track record
By Heather Boushey - 16 October 10:07

The second presidential debate will focus on the economics of the middle classes, writes CAP's Heather Boushey.

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A ballot box. Photograph, Getty Images
Koch brothers helpfully check employees know how to vote Republican
By Martha Gill - 15 October 15:27

A worrying trend amongst employers.

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Romney supporters
The richest states will vote Obama and the poorest states will vote Romney
By Tom London - 14 October 11:47

Yes, "it's the economy, stupid" is true, but other issues are influencing voters counter-intuitively, too.

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Barack Obama waves after speaking during a campaign rally.
A new America gives Obama hope
By Nick Pecorelli - 12 October 16:02

US voters are more socially liberal and increasingly concerned with "fairness", rather than simply "freedom".

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Joe Biden during the 2008 vice-presidential debate with Sarah Palin
Watch the US vice-presidential debate live
By Caroline Crampton - 11 October 21:54

Starting at 2am BST, a live stream of Joe Biden and Paul Ryan's debate.

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Crews put finishing touches on the stage for the vice-presidential debate
US vice-presidential debate liveblog
By Nicky Woolf - 11 October 17:10

Our US blogger Nicky Woolf is live-blogging the vice-presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan.

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