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US presidential election 2012

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Photo: Reuters

Rudy Giuliani’s law licence suspended over claims about Trump election loss

An attorney disciplinary committee said there was ‘uncontroverted evidence’ Giuliani had pushed theories that the election was stolen through fraud.

25 Jun 2021 - 4:39AM

Editorial | New US leader must rethink Taiwan policy

15 Jan 2021 - 12:13AM

In India, Kamala Harris’ win puts spotlight on struggle for gender equality

3 Dec 2020 - 11:45AMvideocam

Job losses for 20.5 million Americans herald more pain to come

Analysts say that it will take years to recover from the devastating blow Covid-19 has caused to the US economy.

9 May 2020 - 5:11AM

A “closed” sign at a Fashion Nails shop in downtown Chicago. Photo: AP Photo

‘A Very Stable Genius’ authors discuss Trump and book

President Trump is ignorant about foreign affairs, prone to tantrums and insulting to his staff, according to ‘A Very Stable Genius’, written by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, who talk about some of the stories in the book.

18 Feb 2020 - 4:54AMvideocam

Jho Low, Fugees rapper charged with illegally donating to US election campaign

Indictment says Low directed transfer of US$21.6 million from foreign entities and accounts to Prakazrel ‘Pras’ Michel to be funnelled into 2012 US election.

11 May 2019 - 8:21PM

Romney recalls the 'ups-and-downs' in his first post-defeat interview

4 Mar 2013 - 5:13AM

Romney speaks in his interview with Fox. Photo: Reuters

Stop insulting voters, senior Republicans urge party

20 Nov 2012 - 4:18AM

As I see it | New Year in November (Reprise)

Four years ago, I wrote an article titled New Year in November about Barack Obama’s historic victory. That’s what it felt like – a new beginning, a rebirth – even to a blogger half the world away.

19 Nov 2012 - 5:35PMvideocam

The Week Explained: Polls and Share Prices

19 Nov 2012 - 1:54AM

Shares drop an average of 1 per cent after a Democratic win. Photo: Reuters

With power shift half done, who's in charge of China?

17 Nov 2012 - 8:12AM

C.Y. Leung should see hope in city's under-represented moderates

28 Sep 2016 - 8:46AM

How they see it - US President Barack Obama's re-election

13 Jun 2016 - 12:45PM

Big Dog Bill Clinton proves he still has plenty of bite

11 Nov 2012 - 6:38AM

Opinion | Right Field: When politics and sports clash

11 Nov 2012 - 4:09AM

Todd Coffey has tweeted repeatedly about losing his freedom of speech and succumbing to a communist overthrow under Obama.

White House aside, the world is Mitt Romney's oyster

10 Nov 2012 - 3:00AM

My Take | The algorithm of life is a powerful thing

10 Nov 2012 - 12:55AM

Mitt Romney's money men lick their wounds in wake of election

10 Nov 2012 - 3:00AM

Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson was the top spender. Photo: Reuters

Florida Democrats declare Barack Obama has won state

10 Nov 2012 - 3:00AM

Obama's agenda abroad

10 Nov 2012 - 12:56AM

Reality sweeps away Republican fantasies

9 Nov 2012 - 3:14AM

A disregard for reality has been the hallmark of the Republican Party in recent times.

Karl Rove's spat on Fox News puts Republican's conflicting roles in focus

9 Nov 2012 - 3:27AM

Fox News commentator Karl Rove insists it was the ghosts of 2000 that prompted him to act. Photo: NYT

Care needed with General Motors stake sale

9 Nov 2012 - 3:59AM

Record turnout reveals power of Latino bloc in US politics

9 Nov 2012 - 3:27AM

Obama, Congress must cooperate to avoid 'fiscal cliff'

3 Jul 2018 - 9:56PM

The president may have led the call for unity but he, too, must heed it.

Both sides appear more conciliatory as 'fiscal cliff' deadline looms

3 Jul 2018 - 9:56PM

US President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia return to Washington following Obama's second-term win on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Fear of the unknown sparks sell-off in Asian markets

3 Jul 2018 - 9:56PM

Statisticians Nate Silver and Sam Wang run circles around the pundits

9 Nov 2012 - 12:03PM

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US presidential election 2012

The United States' 57th quadrennial presidential election took place in November 2012. Incumbent President and Democrat Barack Obama won election and is running for a second term. His major challenger was former Massachusetts Governor, Republican Mitt Romney. From January to June, Americans voted in nationwide state level primaries and caucuses, which serveed the purpose of selecting party representatives of states to be sent for the party convention. The key issues in this race for the White House were social issues including the state of the economy, abortion and contraception, gay marriage, and immigration.

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9 September, 2024