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

Romney meets with his running mate Paul Ryan and Ryan's wife Janna.

Obama, Romney brace for Hurricane Sandy as Election Day nears

Mitt Romney cancels Virginia event; Obama monitoring 'Frankenstorm'; blackouts could disrupt early voting.

By Reuters | Oct 26, 2012 | 11:51 PM | 2

A Romney supporter in the lobby of the Republican candidate's Boston HQ.

What does HQ style say about a U.S. presidential candidate?

While Obama's campaign headquarters scream creativity and cool, Romney's Boston HQ signals functionality, business - and secrecy.

By Natasha Mozgovaya | Oct 26, 2012 | 08:09 PM | 2

Obama supporters listens at a campaign rally at the Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport.

Good news for Obama? U.S. economic growth picked up in third quarter

Democrats lauded the Department of Commerce announcement that growth in the third quarter exceeded projections, while Romney described it as 'discouraging economic news.'

By Natasha Mozgovaya | Oct 26, 2012 | 07:20 PM | 3

Barack Obama showing his drivers license before casting his vote

Obama casts ballot in Chicago, drums up support for early voting

Event marked first time a sitting presidential nominee voted early and reflects the Obama campaign's strategy to encourage as many voters as possible to vote early or by absentee ballot.

By The Associated Press | Oct 25, 2012 | 11:40 PM

Barack Obama speaking during a campaign rally in Tampa

Poll: Obama loses edge among women, Romney pulls ahead among likely voters

Obama's dip in support among women appeared to reflect a recent drive by Romney to show himself as a more moderate candidate after months of campaigning as a hard-right conservative.

By The Associated Press | Oct 25, 2012 | 05:29 PM | 2

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during the third and final presidential debate.

Obama vs. Romney: on enlightenment and decency

The information that appears on many American news pages and news websites systematically stands up for one candidate and tarnishes the other

By Ari Shavit | Oct 25, 2012 | 03:27 AM | 9

Actor Clint Eastwood addresses the Republican National Convention

Clint Eastwood stars in new Romney elections ad

Criticizing the president's economic policy, famous actor says the U.S. 'couldn't survive' if Obama would be elected for a second term in office.

By The Associated Press | Oct 24, 2012 | 10:42 PM | 5

Poll: Romney slightly ahead of Obama as election nears

Most surveyed voters said last debate did not change their mind; Obama led Romney 53%-42% among those said they had already cast their vote.

By Reuters | Oct 24, 2012 | 09:22 PM | 3

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama face off in third - and final - presidential debate.

J Street upset: Neither Romney nor Obama is talking about peace

J Street supporters express dismay over a presidential debate in which Israel was frequently mentioned, but the peace process was practically ignored.

By Natasha Mozgovaya | Oct 24, 2012 | 02:45 PM | 17

People watch the debate between Obama and Romney

Palestinians: We were the 'elephant in the room' during Obama-Romney debate

Senior PLO member Hanan Ashrawi says failure to mention the Palestinian question was 'sin of omission'; Abbas spokesman: U.S. cannot succeed in Mideast without solving Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By The Associated Press | Oct 23, 2012 | 07:48 PM | 4

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