U.S. Elections 2012-U.S. elections 2012

U.S. Elections 2012

Americans in Israel toast to four more years of Obama

On the eve of the Israeli elections, U.S. immigrants and visitors gathered to watch a live broadcast of Obama's inauguration in Washington, D.C.

By Andrew Esensten | Jan 22, 2013 | 06:04 PM

Obama inauguration ceremony enters second day
By The Associated Press | 2
On his day of inauguration and triumph, Obama presents a 'progressive manifesto'
By Chemi Shalev | 6
Obama: U.S. will back democracy from Asia to Africa, Americas to Middle East
By Reuters and Haaretz | 7
LIVE BLOG: Obama sworn in for second term as U.S. president
By Haaretz | 18
President Barack Obama's inaugural address
By The Associated Press | 1

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his election night victory rally in Chicago, Nov. 7, 2012.

After victory, Obama urges bipartisan work to avoid fiscal crisis

U.S. president tells parties' leaders to 'put aside their partisan interests'; Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives: We won't solve the problem of our fiscal imbalance overnight

By Reuters | Nov 7, 2012 | 10:42 PM | 2

In U.S. election, only Israel and Pakistan would have voted against Obama

Washington is in an impossible position where it is both urging the leaderships of both nations to solve their problems, while at the same time aiding them in perpetuating the current situation.

By Anshel Pfeffer | Nov 7, 2012 | 08:24 PM | 11

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Sheldon Adelson

Olmert: Netanyahu interfered in U.S. elections for Sheldon Adelson

Speaking to U.S. Jewish leaders, the former PM, who is considering a return to politics, says Netanyahu might not have 'a friend in the White House' after he publicly backed Republican nominee Romney.

By Barak Ravid | Nov 7, 2012 | 06:57 PM | 40

Haaretz analysts and columnists weigh in on Obama's victory

Haaretz brings you opinion and analysis on Barack Obama's reelection as U.S. president.

By Haaretz | Nov 7, 2012 | 03:28 PM | 3

Iran to take center stage again on new-old President Obama’s agenda

Even if Obama’s attitude toward Israel seems estranged, he is a ‘responsible adult’ with a sober grasp of what’s happening in the Middle East and of strategic interests in the region.

By Amos Harel | Nov 7, 2012 | 03:02 PM | 49

U.S. Jews stay loyal to Obama despite fierce Republican efforts to woo voters

Democratic Jews laud Obama's victory in U.S. election, saying the Republicans' $15 million campaign to woo Jewish voters failed; Republican Jews voice concern for future of U.S.-Israel ties.

By Natasha Mozgovaya, Dina Kraft, JTA | Nov 7, 2012 | 02:58 PM | 30

Democrats Reid and Murray wave to supporters

Democrats retain Senate, GOP keeps House

Over $2 billion spent on nasty fight for control of Congress; Senate Democrats fall short of attaining 60-vote supermajority needed to easily pass legislation.

By The Associated Press | Nov 7, 2012 | 02:03 PM

Like Obama, Netanyahu will win elections only with a focused campaign

Obama entered the race at a disadvantage, as a consequence of the deep economic crisis, but skillfully exploited the time and resources at his disposal in order to focus on the key states. Israel, too, has a politician who employs this method.

By Aluf Benn | Nov 7, 2012 | 12:49 PM | 2

U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges supporters - Reuters - November 7, 2012.

Full transcript of President Barack Obama's election night victory speech

The following is the full text of President Barak Obama's speech on Wednesday (courtesy of the Federal News Service).

| Nov 7, 2012 | 11:02 AM

Exit poll: Obama wins 69% of Jewish vote

Jews constituted 2 percent of the overall CNN response group, but the network did not reveal the total number of people polled, so it was impossible to assess a margin of error.

By JTA | Nov 7, 2012 | 10:41 AM | 14

West of Eden

Obama's all-out, guns blazing, no-holds-barred charm offensive on Israel's unsuspecting public

By Chemi Shalev | 08:05 PM | 14

Netanyahu’s new Yaacov Agam government: what you see depends on where you stand

By Chemi Shalev | 11:16 AM | 3

Days before Obama visit, NYT publishes pro-Palestinian manifesto

By Chemi Shalev | 09:31 PM | 53

Focus U.S.A.

Orphan children play in their bedroom at an orphanage in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don.

In clash with U.S., Russia isn't above using its own orphans as pawns

By Natasha Mozgovaya | 06:37 PM

Peace process may be on ice, but it's still a hot-button issue

By Natasha Mozgovaya | 02:49 PM

Would a Hagel nomination really be a slap in Israel's face?

By Natasha Mozgovaya | 12:07 PM | 20