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. voters complain of long lines, confusion at polls

Voting irregularities include erratic implementation of state voter ID laws, makeshift polling stations in NY and NJ, voters forced to use provisional ballots in Ohio.

By Reuters | Nov 7, 2012 | 09:38 AM

There's no one like Mitt Romney in Israel.

After Romney loss, Jewish Republicans stay focused on Israel

'I always say Israel is my mother and America is my father and we need to make sure the relationship is really strong', says former Bahamas ambassador Ned Siegel.

By Dina Kraft | Nov 7, 2012 | 09:26 AM | 2

Obama in victory speech: For the U.S., best is yet to come

Newly re-elected U.S. president thanks all Americans who voted, 'whether I earned your vote or not;' Romney concedes defeat and urges bipartisanship: 'I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation.'

By Chemi Shalev, Natasha Mozgovaya, Reuters, DPA | Nov 7, 2012 | 07:43 AM | 37

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro.

Welcome to U.S. election night à la Tel Aviv

At the invitation of U.S. ambassador Daniel Shapiro and his wife Julie, several hundred Israelis, 'friends of the embassy,' as they were described by the embassy staff, gathered to party.

By Danna Harman | Nov 7, 2012 | 04:59 AM | 2

In Obama's hometown, voters are confident of his victory

An army of volunteers spent Election Day calling neighboring states in a race against time, yet most showed little doubt that Obama might lose the White House.

By Natasha Mozgovaya | Nov 7, 2012 | 04:46 AM

Former Governor Angus King wins in Maine, giving Senate 2 independents

Democrats now control the Senate 53-47; closely-watched Senate race between Elizabeth Warren (D) and Scott Brown (R) is still too close to call.

By The Associated Press | Nov 7, 2012 | 03:49 AM

Voters walk to a polling station during the U.S. presidential election in South Boston

Little love for Romney in his home state of Massachusetts

In the streets of Boston it's hard to find voices that support the man who hopes to be elected president of the United States by the end of the day.

By Dina Kraft | Nov 7, 2012 | 01:09 AM

Can 'celebrity tweeters' affect election outcomes?

Israeli researchers say algorithm can determine Twitter users' political leanings from their friends.

By Oded Yaron | Nov 7, 2012 | 01:09 AM

Five (Jewish) things to watch on election night

As we sit down in front of the TV to watch the results (for those who actually have power), here are five Jewish points of reference on this long night of swing states, bellwether counties and exit poll results.

By The Forward | Nov 7, 2012 | 12:48 AM

Sandy aftermath keeping some New Yorkers away from the polling booth

Regardless of efforts to help those affected by the storm to vote, it is clear that Sandy has created enormous disruption and is leaving large numbers of people disenfranchised.

By Debra Nussbaum Cohen | Nov 6, 2012 | 10:04 PM

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