In the end, Obama scored a solid victory over Mitt Romney.
Election 2012
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What Happens to a DREAM Deferred?
At first, it looked like 2012 would be another terrible year for immigration reform advocates. Mitt Romney won the Republican presidential primary by adopting a xenophobic, right-wing platform, advocating for policies against immigrants so terrible they led to self-deportation. Meanwhile Barack Obama continued to deport undocumented workers at an unprecedented pace-he’s sent 1.4 million people […]
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A Cleared Bill of Health
This year saw conservative attacks on reproductive rights, and the ACA make it past the final hurdles to full implementation.
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They’re Just Not That into You
Jews are never going to vote for the GOP. So why do Republicans keep trying?
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The Fundamentals Were Right!
Odds were always good that President Obama would win reelection.
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Fixing Obama’s Second Term
The president was stymied in his efforts to enact progressive change the first go-around. Here’s how he succeeeds this time.
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Gun Control, No Longer the Dems’ Electoral Kryptonite
Democrats don’t need rural white guys to win anymore.
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Republicans (Probably) Don’t Have to Reform on Immigration
There still isn’t much reason for Republicans to support comprehensive immigration reform.
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Mitt, Biggest Fibber of the Year
Today’s Ringside Seat: There were many lies to choose from, but only one could win.
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Election Officials Defend Their Partisan Status
While they complain about the politicking, plenty of state election officials believe it is more transparent to be affiliated with a party.
