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President Obama wins four more years as America delivers decisive verdict
President promises America 'best is yet to come' after' comfortably securing re-election to the White House by holding on to many of the key battleground states -
With the election over, speculation turns to 2016
Even before the final vote was cast on election day, the political class turned its attention toward the next round's candidates. Richard Adams reports -
The world reacts to Obama's re-election
Countries around the globe have welcomed the re-election of the US president. But there are some notable exceptions, as our correspondents report
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It's been a long – really long – campaign, one full of twists and turns, gaffes and memes. Catch up on the story so far -
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Barack Obama's odyssey continues
Jonathan Freedland: History made as first black US president is re-elected, defying jobless rate and assaults of American right -
Gary Younge: Euphoria has gone, but Obama's second win is still remarkable -
Winners and losers
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A look back at who did well and who did worst
A good election for Nate Silver; not quite so good for Karl Rove
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Gay equality
The new normal of US politics
Ana Marie Cox: From the ballot initiatives to Tammy Baldwin's Senate win, this was a historic election for gay rights -
Young votes
America's roaring twentysomethings
Harry J Enten: 2012 saw historic support for choice, gay marriage and marijuana legalization – thanks to youth -
Republicans
GOP needs coalition beyond its core
Tom Rogan: The GOP is seen as pro-freedom on some issues but prurient and intrusive on others. We can't win like this -
Mitt Romney
How missteps kept Obama in the race
Jonathan Freedland: That the election seemed a cakewalk until the first debate showed Romney's to be a flawed candidacy
Latest news
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Republicans 543 days ago
RNC chair: Republicans need overhaul to prevent 2016 election disaster
18 Mar 2013:Reince Priebus says public perception of Republicans is at an all-time low and urges party must reach out to minority groups
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State of the union address 576 days ago
Obama announces voting rights commission to tackle broken system
12 Feb 2013:Non-partisan group formed after US bore witness to election plagued by long lines and bitter voter registration disputes
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US political financing 637 days ago
Karl Rove group promised IRS it would spend 'limited' money on elections
14 Dec 2012:Dark money group that spent $70m on election told IRS its efforts would focus on public education and research
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Obama administration 637 days ago
Obama: marijuana use not a top priority for federal prosecutors
14 Dec 2012:Obama has asked the attorney general to examine how federal laws can be reconciled in states that have legalised marijuana
Election live blog
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David Petraeus 671 days ago
David Petraeus resigns as director of CIA over affair - US politics live
9 Nov 2012:Former general David Petraeus has announced his resignation as director of the CIA after admitting to an affair
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US elections 2012 672 days ago
US election 2012: Obama wins second term – as it happened
8 Nov 2012:• Full coverage of the 2012 presidential results, with all eyes on Iowa, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin and other key swing states
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US elections 2012 672 days ago
Republicans debate future as 2016 jostling begins - US politics live
Live 8 Nov 2012:Post-election bloodletting begins within Republican ranks as talk of a Jeb Bush versus Hillary Clinton race in 2016 emerges
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Jessica Valenti: A former Obama whiz-kid turned Planned Parenthood speechwriter on the things that never cease to enrage her ... until she takes a deep breath
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Harry J Enten: Congress has an epically low approval rating, but history and polling suggest there likely won't be an 'anti-incumbent wave'
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Crystal Wright: After Romney's loss in 2012, the RNC made great play of wooing minorities. Erika Harold exposes how thin that commitment is
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Barack Obama cries thanking campaign workers – video
The newly re-elected US president is seen wiping away tears as he thanks members of his campaign staff and volunteers at his Chicago headquarters on Wednesday
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Obama's Big Bird attack ad: fluffy, funny and ineffectual | Paul Harris
9 Oct 2012, 13:25 EDT:Paul Harris: If Obama had the election sewn up, then mocking Romney's Sesame Street gambit might raise a smile. But he doesn't
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Obama and Romney campaigns begin post-debate ad frenzy | Paul Harris
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'My Job': more Romney self-destruct than Obama attack ad | Paul Harris ad is the most powerful of the election season | Paul Harris
28 Sep 2012, 8:30 EDT
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Ana Marie Cox is a political journalist who writes about Washington and national politics. Follow her on Twitter @anamariecox
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Ewen MacAskill
Ewen MacAskill is the Guardian's Washington DC bureau chief. Follow him on Twitter @ewenmacaskill
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Richard Adams
Richard Adams blogs on the US from the Guardian's Washington DC bureau. Follow him on Twitter @RichardA
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Gary Younge
Gary Younge is a feature writer and columnist for the Guardian based in the US. Follow him on Twitter @garyyounge
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Suzanne Goldenberg
Suzanne Goldenberg is the US environment correspondent of the Guardian and is based in Washington DC. Follow her on Twitter @suzyji
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Chris McGreal
Chris McGreal is a US correspondent for the Guardian. Follow him on Twitter @chrismcgreal
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Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman is a columnist based in New York. Follow him on Twitter @oliverburkeman
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