Election 2012 News

Op-Ed: Facing tough media questions on IRS scandal a royal pain

Facing tough media questions on what is another scandal plaguing the Obama Administration, we are once again hearing the same worn out excuse, I know nothing.

Op-Ed: Romney in first interview since election - I care about America

New York - In his first interview since the November 2012 election, Mitt Romney appears on Chris Wallace's FOX News Sunday, discussing his experience in his quest for the White House. He said that he would not disappear because he cared about America.

Video: Voters have their say in 'Dear Mr. President'

NPR has launched a little project through Tumblr called "Inauguration 2013" where people can have their say on who they voted for and what US President Obama's priorities should be for the second term.

Gingrich: I would've been stronger against Obama in the election

Former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich said that the Republican Party needs to be overhauled. Gingrich also said that Romney was a terrible candidate in the 2012 US Election Cycle.

Op-Ed: Freedom, Liberty & Peace: Top 10 Ron Paul quotes of 2012

Washington - As the year ends and Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul finishes his career in Washington, now would be a great time to look back at some of the best quotes iterated by Dr. Paul over the past year.

Mourdock: I lost the Senate race because of 'liberal media bias'

Indiana State Treasure Richard Mourdock, a Tea Party Republican, reflected upon his loss in the state's US Senate race. He blamed his loss on the "liberal media bias."

Stephanie Cutter: Romney didn't defend himself on Bain attacks

Stephanie Cutter, the deputy manager for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, gave her answer on Mitt Romney's loss in the elections.

Denny's to Metz on Obamacare surcharge: 'Do not pass go'

John Metz, who owns over 30 Denny's franchises, talked about adding an "Obamacare surcharge" to customers' bills; but, that plan was shot down by Denny's CEO John Miller.

Obama campaign saw former Gov. Jon Huntsman as 'tough candidate'

Washington - At a breakfast organized by Politico, President Barack Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina said the campaign saw former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman's bid for the White House as a threat and viewed him as a "tough candidate."

Romney also blamed GOP debates and media for election loss

In the same phone call to campaign donors, Mitt Romney didn't just blame "gifts" for his loss to Barack Obama. He also placed blame on the number of GOP debates and the networks that hosted them.

Video: The most 'Anti-Obama' place in the United States revealed

In a CNN video, it is revealed that the most anti-Obama area in the United States is King County, Texas. There, Mitt Romney won by a landslide as Barack Obama only got five votes.

Barbara Bush on Obama's re-election: He won, deal with it

Barbara Bush, the former First Lady to former United States President George H.W. Bush, said that the election's over and it's time to move on.

Criticisms of Mitt Romney's 'gift' remarks continues growing

Since Mitt Romney's "gifts" remarks yesterday, criticism from many sides continue to be directed towards him. The criticism for those comments increase.

White House responds to Mitt Romney's 'gifts' remark

Mitt Romney continues to take political fire for his "gifts" explanation when talking about his loss to US President Obama. The White House has given its response.

Op-Ed: Conservative Erick Erickson — 'This is not the place for you'

In what has seemingly become an unending parade of extremist ideals and references to the "Great Confederacy", a few voices are beginning to stand apart from the lunacy.

Romney to donors: I lost because Obama gave 'gifts' to key voters

Mitt Romney is the latest person to weigh-in on his loss to US President Barack Obama in the 2012 US Presidential Elections. In a call to donors, Romney explained the reasons he lost.

After Obama's re-election, man apparently commits suicide

Key West - Henry Hamilton, 64, of Key West seemingly killed himself after Barack Obama got re-elected as the United States President.

How Charles Darwin won 5,000 votes for Congress

As part of a write-in campaign against the incumbent Congressman Paul Broun, Charles Darwin received almost 5,000 votes following a Facebook led protest against Broun’s anti-science credentials.

Jesse Jackson Jr. checks out, disappears again

Chicago - Re-elected without giving a single campaign speech or showing up for a day of work since June, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has left the political cover of the Mayo Clinic a week after elections.

Governor Bobby Jindal To GOP: Stop being the 'idiot party'

GOP Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana is the latest in notable GOP figures to weigh-in and speak on the recent 2012 US Elections.

Secession petitions draw calls for deportation

As petitions by state residents wanting to secede from the United States pour in, so do petitions in opposition of those who want to withdraw from the Union, some going so far as calling for loss of citizenship and deportation.

Video: Paul Ryan weighs in on US President Obama's re-election

GOP Rep Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is the latest to weigh in on why Mitt Romney lost to President Barack Obama on Election Night.

Video: Grover Norquist on US President Barack Obama

Anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist said that Barack Obama won the Presidential Election by painting Mitt Romney as a "poopy head."

Conservative Bill Kristol — GOP should take Obama’s offer

A conservative Fox News commentator is saying the Republican Party needs to accept new ideas, including raising taxes for the wealthy.

Texas Republican calls Obama voters 'racist', 'maggots'

Lumberton - Refusing to accept the will of the majority of Americans, one high ranking Texas Republican calls non-whites "racists", while also calling for an "amicable divorce" from the United States.

Supreme Court to consider gay marriage Special

On Tuesday, November 6th Maine, Maryland and Washington voted to legalize same-sex marriage, while Minnesota voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Video: CNN asks Tea Party about standing on social issues

Amy Kremer, chairwoman of the Tea Party Express, said that the movement is going to come out stronger despite the GOP losses and shortfalls on Election Night.

Video: Rockaways brave through Sandy for Election Night voting

As New Jersey and New York got hit, the residents of the severely battered Rockaways braved through the damage to cast their ballots on Election Night.

First-time voters talk about the 2012 Presidential Election Special

Four young Americans, representing three states and both sides of the political aisle, discuss what it meant to them to vote in their first presidential election.

Op-Ed: FOX News and Bad Karma - Should GOP ditch the Network?

Karma paid a visit to the Fox News Channel studios and beat the hell out of Republican strategist and so-called political guru Karl Rove on election night.