us elections 2012 Archives

Barack and Mitt finally feel brotherly love â€¦ thanks to their Kenyan mother

November 9, 2012 Leave a Comment

Twins born in a hospital close to Obama’s ancestral home village named to mark the events in the US on their birthday

Barack Obama’s odyssey continues

November 8, 2012 Leave a Comment

History made as first black US president is re-elected, defying jobless rate and assaults of American right

Video: Obama’s victory speech 2012 + transcript

November 7, 2012 Leave a Comment

By Kenya Today The US elections have been decided! Watch Obama’s victory speech 2012: Obama’s victory speech transcript OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward. (APPLAUSE) OBAMA: […]

Barack Obama wins second termÂ â€“ reaction as it happened

November 7, 2012 Leave a Comment

â€¢ Barack Obama beats Mitt Romney to win re-election
â€¢ Republicans projected to hold control of House
â€¢ Democrats remain in charge of Senate
â€¢ Read our latest news story on Obama’s victory

1st Presidential Debate 2012: Obama vs. Romney (full)

October 4, 2012 Leave a Comment

BY: KENYA TODAY Republican Mitt Romney who has been struggling lately got a reprieve Thursday morning (GMT) in a strong debate performance against the Democrat nominee President Barack Obama. Mitt Romney Â Who is trailing in the polls in crucial swing states raised Republican hopes of an election comeback. Romney is highly unlikely to turn the […]

Obama campaign fundraising tops Romney as Republicans urge shakeup

September 21, 2012 1 Comment

Obama has raised $774m so far, giving him an edge over Romney, whose supporters have raised $736m.Â Romney has $35m to president’s $88m heading into final six weeks before election as polls show more supporting Obama BY: Ewen MacAskill in Washington for the guardian.co.uk, Friday 21 September 2012 17.47 BST Mitt Romney faced a fresh […]

SECRET VIDEO: Romney Tells Millionaire Donors What He REALLY Thinks of Obama Voters

September 18, 2012 39 Comments

By Tony Moturi During a private fundraiser earlier this year, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told a small group of wealthy contributors what he truly thinks of all the voters who support President Barack Obama. He dismissed these Americans as freeloaders who pay no taxes, who don’t assume responsibility for their lives, and who think […]

Public demand: Exclusive behind-the-scenes highlights of DNC 2012

September 16, 2012 1 Comment

BY: Marlon Marshall Deputy National Field Director Obama for America Watch the exclusive behind-the-scenes highlights from Charlotte- The just concluded DNC 2012

Obama not snubbing Netanyahu during US visit, says White House

September 12, 2012 1 Comment

Haaretz claims president turned down meeting offer from prime minister as Israel increases rhetoric over Iran nuclear facilities BY: Chris McGreal for the guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 12 September 2012 08.05 BST The public feuding between Israel and Washington ratcheted up sharply on Tuesday amid claims that Barack Obama has declined to meet Binyamin Netanyahu during the […]

Romney election triumph would sink US reputation in Europe, poll finds

September 12, 2012 1 Comment

Europeans hold strongly negative views about GOP contender but Obama’s favourability poor in Pakistan and Middle East BY: Ewen MacAskill in Washington for the guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 11 September 2012 18.26 BST The reputation of the US in Europe risks sinking back to Bush-era levels of unpopularity if Mitt Romney becomes president, according to new international […]