The stakes were never so high, the battle never so bitter. With America’s future in the balance, Barack Obama overcame a surprising surge from Mitt Romney to re-capture the presidency. The inside story, by Luiza Ch. Savage
After he correctly predicted the winner of the presidential election in all 50 U.S. states, Nate Silver has become more than just another election prognosticator: he’s a full-fledged meme industry.
Fresh off his election night showing — not “a tirade” — Donald Trump took to Twitter this weekend to explain himself …
Final tally? Obama, 332. Romney, 206.
Hype was in good supply on election night, as were late-night sexts to bipartisanship
Because, well, they still comprise millions of voters
Not only did Americans elect the first openly gay Senator Tuesday, (congratulations Wisconsin candidate Tammy Baldwin) four states also moved closer to legalizing same-sex marriage in what is being viewed as a huge step forward for gay rights.
He ‘has driven well past the last exit to relevance,’ says NBC host
Transcript of the U.S. president’s victory speech
Jaime Weinman on what most people will remember from the TV coverage of the U.S. election
Transcript of the Republican nominee’s concession speech
The U.S. Embassy held an election party at the Château Laurier. Obama-Biden and Romney-Ryan buttons were given out. Attendees could also have their pic taken with Barack Obama and/or Mitt Romney cutouts.