2012 Elections: News, Analysis, Videos, and Breaking on the Presidential Election, Local Elections, and More

2012 Elections: News, Analysis, Videos, and Breaking on the Presidential Election, Local Elections, and More

Complete coverage of the 2012 election

Obama
Nov 27, 2012

Obama: "The Best Is Yet to Come"

Obama: "The Best Is Yet to Come"

President Barack Obama won a second term on Tuesday, emerging from a long, punishing campaign with a new mandate to lead a divided and anxious nation. "Tonight in this election, you, the American people, reminde...

Prop 30
Jan 4, 2013

Brown: Prop 30 Taxes for "California Dream"

Brown: Prop 30 Taxes for "California Dream"

Gov. Jerry Brown says approval of Prop 30 isn't a "cure," but that it will prevent education cuts.

NBCNews.com
Nov 13, 2012

Obama Wins Fla., Final Tally 332-206

Obama Wins Fla., Final Tally 332-206

NBC News has declared Saturday that President Barack Obama won Florida, giving him a final electoral vote tally of 332 to Mitt Romney’s 206.

Barack Obama
Nov 9, 2012

Obama Sheds Tears Thanking Campaign Workers

Obama Sheds Tears Thanking Campaign Workers

President Barack Obama was among those who got teary eyed Wednesday during a surprise visit to his Chicago-based 2012 campaign headquarters. "What you guys have done means that the work that I'm doing...

mary bono mack
Nov 8, 2012

Bono Mack Challenger Ruiz Sees Lead Widen

Bono Mack Challenger Ruiz Sees Lead Widen

The gap between Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack of Palm Springs and her Democratic challenger increased slightly Thursday night as newly counted ballot numbers were released by Riverside County election officials.

Prop 30
Nov 8, 2012

Prop 30 Tax Bills to Come Soon

Prop 30 Tax Bills to Come Soon

The tax-raising ballot initiative that voters approved on Election Day has just been passed, but some Californians will feel its impact right away.

NBCNews.com
Nov 8, 2012

First Read: Obama Faces Tough Choices, GOP Has Major Brand Problem

First Read: Obama Faces Tough Choices, GOP Has Major Brand Problem

Now that the afterglow of his reelection victory has faded, President Barack Obama is getting back to work in Washington on Thursday — and has the daunting challenge of the imminent fiscal cliff to...

Nov 8, 2012

Decision 2016: Will Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio Run?

Decision 2016: Will Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio Run?

Political insiders are laying odds on the next round of contenders.

Fiscal Cliff
Nov 8, 2012

Obama, GOP Leaders Lay Down Markers on Budget Deal

Obama, GOP Leaders Lay Down Markers on Budget Deal

President Barack Obama spent little time celebrating his re-election, speaking by phone Wednesday with House Speaker John Boehner and other top House and Senate leaders ahead of a looming “fiscal cliff” showdown...

OPINION
Nov 9, 2012
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By Joe Mathews

Opinion: Least Scrutinized Initiatives Get Most Votes

Opinion: Least Scrutinized Initiatives Get Most Votes

California's election results reveal a problem: the initiatives that escape scrutiny are most likely to win.

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Five Bulldogs Stolen From San Bernardino Family

Five Bulldogs Stolen From San Bernardino Family

Five bulldogs were stolen this week from their home in San Bernardino and the family is offering a “huge reward” to get them back.

High-Speed Car Chase Ends in North Hills

High-Speed Car Chase Ends in North Hills

Authorities are pursuing a light-colored sedan, speeding over freeways through the San Fernando Valley.

USGS: 5.7 Earthquake Shakes North of Chico

USGS: 5.7 Earthquake Shakes North of Chico

No major injuries have yet to be reported

NASA Stumps For Asteroid Capture Mission

NASA Stumps For Asteroid Capture Mission

While visiting three NASA facilities in California in three days, Administrator Charles Bolden is trying to make the case for funding space programs that some in Congress have hesitated to embrace.

Backyard Dig Ends Without Yielding Clues in Cold Case

Backyard Dig Ends Without Yielding Clues in Cold Case

Heavy machinery and cadaver dogs joined a backyard dig in Glendora Thursday as part of a cold case investigation dating back more than three decades, but the extra manpower did not yield any clues and...

Consumer Reports Ranks Best, Worst Airlines

Consumer Reports Ranks Best, Worst Airlines

Virgin America was named the best airline in a Consumer Reports survey.

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