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Man arrested after approaching Romney at White House
US Secret Service officers said the man had become “combative”.
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Nov 29th 2012, 8:50 PM
Obama and Romney to have lunch at the White House
This will be the first time the two will have met since the election. What will they talk about?
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Nov 29th 2012, 8:08 AM
Minorities, causes and Nate Silver witchcraft: US election 2012 in numbers
121,366,971 people went to the polls on Tuesday. How did they vote – and which candidates did better with certain groups?
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Nov 10th 2012, 7:30 PM
Videos: The moment US TV networks called the election for Obama
As the networks called the state of Ohio for Obama, they called the election for the US President. Watch how it unfolded…
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Nov 7th 2012, 10:05 AM
Barack Obama wins second term as US President
The Democratic incumbent fends off the challenge of Mitt Romney to clinch Ohio – and four more years in the White House.
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Nov 7th 2012, 4:40 AM
Barack Obama re-elected as US President: as it happened
Barack Obama will serve four more years as the President of the United States. Here’s how it all unfolded.
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Nov 7th 2012, 4:07 AM
Queues mean final Virginia, Florida results could be delayed by hours
Mitt Romney’s hopes are likely to hinge on Virginia – but long queues and state law means the result could be a late one.
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Nov 7th 2012, 2:09 AM
Ohio and Florida exit polls appear to favour Obama
The incumbent appears to have the upper hand according to the first polls from the Buckeye State, which will be crucial.
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Nov 7th 2012, 12:48 AM
So what happens if the Electoral College is a tie?
It probably won’t happen, but the result could be 269-269. So what happens if there’s a deadlock?
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Nov 7th 2012, 12:26 AM
'Recalibration issues' to blame for alleged e-voting fraud
An online video shows an e-voting machine in Pennsylvania apparently switching a vote for Barack Obama into one for Mitt Romney.
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Nov 6th 2012, 8:53 PM
Will Ferrell and Neil Diamond for Obama, Chuck Norris for Romney
Will Ferrell says he will eat toenails if you get out and vote. CANNONBALL!
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Nov 5th 2012, 12:06 PM
The final countdown: Obama and Romney in last push for votes
The candidates are criss-crossing the key battleground states with just hours to go before the US decides on Obama or Romney.
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Nov 5th 2012, 7:55 AM
Column: How Obama’s policies may hurt investment in Ireland
Ireland’s foreign direct investment is at risk under Obama’s tax proposals. We should be worried, writes Dr Tom Flavin.
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Nov 4th 2012, 7:30 PM
Obama v Romney: Who’s better at holding babies?
It’s time to get down to what really matters in this election.
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Nov 4th 2012, 9:45 AM
Poll finds Irish American voters leaning towards Obama - but only just
The IrishCentral poll found 51 per cent of Irish American voters plan to vote for Barack Obama with 48 per cent leaning towards Mitt Romney.
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Nov 3rd 2012, 3:05 PM
VIDEO: Mr Burns endorses Romney
He’s a GOP fan. And he has binders full of women.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 7:45 PM
Poll: Do you think the outcome of the US election matters for Ireland?
This time next week we will know whether its President Obama for four more years or president-elect Romney. But will it really matter for Ireland?
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Oct 31st 2012, 9:47 AM
Column: Europeans saying Obama has to win? It makes me want to scream
It makes little difference to us who sits in the Oval Office – and we shouldn’t kid ourselves otherwise, says David Cronin.
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Oct 25th 2012, 7:00 AM
Poll: Who do you think will win the US presidential election?
The final debate took place in Florida last night, with two weeks to go before America decides on Obama or Romney. But who will they choose?
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Oct 23rd 2012, 9:37 AM
Obama and Romney battle in the final US presidential debate
Ding ding ding! Tonight Barack Obama and Mitt Romney battle it out over foreign policy in the final US presidential of the election. Let’s see what happens.
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Oct 23rd 2012, 1:29 AM
Obama, Romney gear up for final presidential debate on foreign policy
The candidates spent their weekend swatting up on foreign policy with the latest poll putting them both at 47 per cent.
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Oct 22nd 2012, 9:06 AM
US 2012: Romney ups criticism of Obama as finish line comes closer
A new ad by Mitt Romney alleges that Barack Obama has not put forward a full policy platform for the next four years.
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Oct 20th 2012, 5:40 PM
US 2012: Obama and Romney trade jokes at dinner
The US presidential candidates scored big laughs at an annual fundraiser at New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel last night.
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Oct 19th 2012, 8:47 AM
US Elections: Issue of abortion an important factor for female voters
Meanwhile, issues such as energy, immigration, and terrorism are less important to voters than in 2008.
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Oct 18th 2012, 8:56 AM
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
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Oct 7th 2012, 11:00 AM
Obama raises $181 million in September in campaign boost
It was the biggest monthly cash take by Obama in the 2012 presidential race – but how will it compare to Romney’s donations?
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Oct 6th 2012, 5:13 PM
Observers give Romney the victory in first US presidential debate
Straw polls show two-thirds of people saying Mitt Romney beat Barack Obama – the highest post-debate record ever.
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Oct 4th 2012, 8:07 AM
VIDEO: Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney in the first US presidential debate
The US President and his Republican rival went head-to-head at the University of Denver last night.
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Oct 4th 2012, 7:35 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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Sep 19th 2012, 8:43 AM
Autumn's must see political TV: presidential candidate debates
Romney and Obama will go head to head in three prime time debates over the month of October.
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Sep 8th 2012, 3:57 PM
Obama asks for second term, says nation will recover
The economy was the focus of the President’s speech on the final day of the National Democratic convention, promising that challenges could be met if he was given four more years.
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Sep 7th 2012, 7:27 AM
Mitt Romney uses U2's old tour plane to campaign for US presidency
The Republican candidate for president is using the 22-year-old aircraft that Bono and co used for a bit of, ahem, ‘Elevation’ during their 360° tour from 2009 to 2011.
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Sep 5th 2012, 7:15 AM
Phil Lynott's mum upset after Romney campaign uses Thin Lizzy track
Philomena Lynott has objected to the Romney campaign’s use of ‘The Boys Are Back in Town’ during the Republican National Convention last week.
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Sep 4th 2012, 7:50 PM
Pics, videos: The gaffes which have marred Mitt Romney's London visit
Insults, revealing state secrets and being mocked by Boris Johnson. Hopefully Enda will have some words of comfort for poor old Mitt Romney.
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Jul 27th 2012, 12:12 PM
Taoiseach to meet Team Ireland, the Queen, and Romney in London
Enda Kenny will be a busy man today in advance of the Olympics 2012 opening ceremony.
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Jul 27th 2012, 6:15 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you start your day.
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Jun 5th 2012, 8:37 AM
Romney denies deliberately bullying gay schoolmates
The Republican presidential candidate apologised after reports he led a group who cut off a gay classmate’s long hair.
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May 10th 2012, 10:01 PM
Santorum turns on reporter: 'Would you guys quit distorting what I am saying?'
Rick Santorum accused NYT journalist of trying to distort his comments on Republican rival Mitt Romney.
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Mar 26th 2012, 2:28 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 On this Bank Holiday Monday: household tax, Enda Kenny in New York, a date for the fiscal stability treaty referendum.
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Mar 19th 2012, 8:53 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 In today’s 9 at 9: Price of ‘cheap’ alcohol to rise; Romney “trounces” Gingrich; Taoiseach is slammed over “offensive” comments.
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Jan 27th 2012, 8:37 AM