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Tuesday, November 06, 2012  UPDATE: President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night despite a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney, prevailing in the face of a weak economy.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Early turnout heavy in storm-ravaged areas of New York, New Jersey; many express relief they can vote at all

Monday, November 05, 2012  Most people understand how the popular vote works, but get hung up on how the electoral process works.

Monday, November 05, 2012  One day left in their stubbornly close race, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are storming through a final exhaustive campaign push Monday that won't end until the wee hours of Election Day in pursuit of every possible vote.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  AP-GfK poll: Romney erases Obama advantage among women while Obama gains ground with men

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  'Horses and bayonets' a quick hit; how Obama and Romney's third debate came off online

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  FACT CHECK: Romney flubs geography, Obama goofs on rival's record, in final debate

Monday, October 22, 2012  Neck-and-neck at the end, Obama and Romney seek foreign policy edge in final campaign debate

Thursday, October 18, 2012  May the funniest man win: Romney and Obama to face off, this time with a repertoire of jokes

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  FACT CHECK: Facts take some hits in rough-and-tumble presidential debate

Friday, October 12, 2012  FACT CHECK: An unaware Biden on Libya; Ryan slips on stimulus and more in veep debate

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Veep debate showdown: This time, it's the Obama team looking to halt the other guy's momentum

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Pizza Hut seeks voice - and sales - in Presidential debate. But is the company going too far?

Monday, October 08, 2012  Presidential race rumbles into final 4 weeks; Romney talks foreign affairs, Obama raises cash

Friday, October 05, 2012  In turnaround, Romney backs off '47 percent' remarks, calls them 'just completely wrong'