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Man arrested after approaching Romney at White House
US Secret Service officers said the man had become “combative”.
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?
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?
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
'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.
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!
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.
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.
Obama v Romney: Who’s better at holding babies?
It’s time to get down to what really matters in this election.
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.
VIDEO: Mr Burns endorses Romney
He’s a GOP fan. And he has binders full of women.
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?
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.
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?
As it happened: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
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?
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.
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.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you start your day.
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.
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.
The 9 at 9: Monday
On this Bank Holiday Monday: household tax, Enda Kenny in New York, a date for the fiscal stability treaty referendum.
The 9 at 9: Friday
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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