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

Republican presidential nominee Romney and President Obama speak directly to each other.

In Quotes: Obama and Romney debate Israel, Iran, and U.S. foreign policy

Haaretz brings you an issue by issue summary of what President Barack Obama and Republican contender Mitt Romney said during their final debate ahead of the November 6 elections.

By Haaretz | Oct 23, 2012 | 12:01 PM | 4

U.S. President Barack Obama greets Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney - AFP.

In Florida debate, Romney breaks world record in political Etch-a-Sketching

The two presidential candidates sparred over Israel, but on most other matters, Obama was surprised to learn, his Republican rival suddenly concurs with his policies. The conservative right wing may not be amused.

By Chemi Shalev | Oct 23, 2012 | 10:48 AM | 9

US President Barack Obama (R) and Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney participate

Obama and Romney's last debate: Clash over foreign policy, but both vow to stand by Israel

CNN poll among undecided voters determines Obama won the debate. 48 percent of those polled said the president won the debate, while 40 percent said that it was Romney that had the upper hand.

By Natasha Mozgovaya, Reuters | Oct 23, 2012 | 04:52 AM | 13

Wasserman Schultz: Obama has 'stellar record' on Israel; Ari Fleischer: Obama 'has a history of poking Israel'

A few hours before the presidential debate on foreign affairs, DNC Chair tells Haaretz Jews will vote 'overwhelmingly' for Obama, but Bush’s former spokesman asserts: if 30% of Jews vote for Romney, he will win the elections.

By Chemi Shalev | Oct 23, 2012 | 01:04 AM | 6

U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama - Reuters.

Obama, Romney meet for final debate as race tightens to dead heat

The two candidates, who will turn to foreign policy for their third debate, are tied at 46 percent in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.

By Reuters | Oct 22, 2012 | 09:34 PM | 6

Barack Obama listening as Mitt Romney answers a question.

LIVE BLOG: Obama and Romney face off in final U.S. presidential debate

The two candidates meet for third and final time to debate foreign policy; Obama, Romney currently tied at 46 percent in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.

By Chemi Shalev, Natasha Mozgovaya, News Agencies | Oct 22, 2012 | 01:48 PM | 8

Obama and Romney ready to spar again, for last time before elections

The stakes are high as the pair runs neck and neck in the polls. Presidential debates have not always been consequential, but this year they have had an impact.

By Reuters | Oct 22, 2012 | 09:52 AM

Obama and Romney tied in latest poll in run-up to Election Day

Romney has been closing in on Obama in recent weeks, with several surveys showing the pair tied or close to it, as Americans remain split between incumbent and challenger.

By Reuters | Oct 21, 2012 | 06:01 PM | 3

U.S. President Barack Obama - Reuters - October 19, 2012.

Democrats boost campaign donations as election day nears

Fundraising for Democratic PACs has accelerated in recent months in attempt to counter the waves of anti-Obama and anti-Democratic ads from Republican groups.

By Reuters | Oct 20, 2012 | 08:19 AM

From left: Cynthia, Berta and Flora, volunteers with Republicans Abroad Israel.

Republicans in Israel focus on winning over votes back home

Chairman of local group sees 'no reason to expend precious resources on Anglos.'

By Mordechai I. Twersky | Oct 19, 2012 | 02:56 AM | 2

West of Eden

U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport

U.S.-Israel solidarity, Obama-Netanyahu honeymoon play prominently on America’s front pages

By Chemi Shalev | 04:01 PM

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

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