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Mitt Romney's route to victory is quickly narrowingEarly evening losses of states like Wisconsin and New Hampshire make Mitt Romney's path to 270 electoral votes that much more difficult.
Mitt Romney says he hasn't written a concession speech. Can that be true?Mitt Romney may be, understandably, trying to project optimism to his supporters. But concession speeches are a crucial part of the democratic process.聽
Romney's Pennsylvania chase: State's Republicans trying hard to believePennsylvania Republicans hope against hope that Mitt Romney, who made a late play for their state, can pull off an upset win there. But they acknowledge it's hard to get the math to add up.
Presidential election: How soon will someone win so we can go to sleep?Polls close in six Eastern states at 7 p.m. If the networks call Virginia quickly for Obama, it could be an early sign of victory. But don't expect speedy presidential election results in battleground Ohio, where provisional ballots could make for a long night.
Election 2012 results Liveblog: In Senate, Democrats ward off challengesDemocrats prevailed in Senate races in Massachusetts, Indiana, Wisconsin, and聽Pennsylvania, indicating that the Senate will remain in Democratic hands.
Electoral College 101: How it works. Why we're stuck with it.Why is 270 the magic number on Election Day? Because it's the number of Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency. A look at the messy system the Founding Fathers bequeathed us.
Polls show a dead heat. So why so many predictions of an Obama win?Among pundits and prognosticators 鈥� as well as the public at large 鈥� there's an expectation that President Obama will win reelection, despite the fact that the race is still a virtual tie, nationally.聽
Early voting results point to Obama lead. Does that matter?Early voting results show the vote total for Democrats is relatively lower than in Election 2008, and the GOP's is higher. Republican strategists say this is a sign of weakness for Obama. Still, Republicans trail Democrats in early voting.
Whose votes count, whose don't? The legal landscape before Election DayHere's how judges have ruled in four major election-law flash points: voter ID laws, early voting, provisional ballots, and the purging of voter registration rolls.
Cover StoryWhat Americans want from the next presidentOn the eve of a historically tight election, a writer drives through swing states and listens to the voices of America, hearing one overriding plea: 'Washington, stop bickering.聽Get something done!'
Could anger over superstorm Sandy response taint recovery, election?The longer Sandy survivors suffer, the more harshly incumbent officials 鈥� from Gov. Chris Christie (R) to President Obama (D) 鈥� will be judged for their response, experts say.
Hurricane Sandy blows climate change back onto the presidential campaignClimate scientists caution against any direct connection between a hybrid storm like Sandy and Earth鈥檚 warming trend.聽But that possibility has brought climate change back into the conversation.
Can we live with the budget 'sequester'? Yes, but it鈥檚 better if we don鈥檛.Congress has many incentives to prevent the $100 billion 'sequester', the feared 'fiscal cliff' among them. But it鈥檚 main drawback is that it鈥檚 a blunt tool for a delicate budgetary task.- Can we live with the budget 'sequester'? Yes, but it鈥檚 better if we don鈥檛.Congress has many incentives to prevent the $100 billion 'sequester', the feared 'fiscal cliff' among them. But it鈥檚 main drawback is that it鈥檚 a blunt tool for a delicate budgetary task.
Unemployment rate ticks up: Will it affect the election?The October unemployment rate came in at 7.9 percent, up 0.1 points. But job creation was higher than expected. Both campaigns are spinning the numbers furiously.
Might Mitt Romney snatch Pennsylvania from President Obama?Pennsylvania is a holy grail of sorts for Republican presidential candidates. The Romney camp says polls are trending in its direction, and Romney will visit the state for the first time since September.
Sandy's political impact: Citing climate change, Bloomberg endorses ObamaIndependent New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has long listed global warming as one of his top concerns. He says hurricane Sandy brought the presidential election 'into sharp relief.'
Are we all 'Bronco Bamma' girl, so tired of election we could cry?The distress of the 'Bronco Bamma' girl, Abigael Evans, seemed to touch enough of a chord that NPR issued an apology, of sorts. But sometimes an unhappy or tired child is just that.
If Obama wins, how much credit goes to Chris Christie?The New Jersey governor has praised President Obama's handling of hurricane Sandy. Some Republicans wonder if Chris Christie's own presidential ambitions have, once again, undercut Mitt Romney.
Obama vs. Romney: What do their schedules say about presidential race?At this point, the candidates are going only to the places they鈥檙e most needed. President Obama will be in Ohio at least four times, while Mitt Romney is spending all Thursday in Virginia.
