Obama re-elected as US president
Barack Obama: "I have never been more hopeful"
President Barack Obama wins a second term, defeating Mitt Romney despite dissatisfaction with the economy, while the House of Representatives remains in Republican control and Democrats retain the Senate.
US election 2012
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Obama's full statement on deficit07:45
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Suburban plea for political healing03:14
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Chuck Hagel on Obama's new term04:22
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Obama cries as he speaks to staff01:44
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Can Republicans broaden appeal?03:52
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The challenges facing President Obama02:27
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What next for Mitt Romney?03:04
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Top US Republican on 'fiscal cliff'00:47
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World leaders congratulate Obama02:52
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'I called Obama to congratulate him'05:33
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Moment US TV called Obama win00:39
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How Mitt Romney's defeat unfolded02:43
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Where did Mitt Romney go wrong?02:52
Obama's full statement on deficit
Suburban plea for political healing
Chuck Hagel on Obama's new term
Obama cries as he speaks to staff
Can Republicans broaden appeal?
The challenges facing President Obama
What next for Mitt Romney?
Top US Republican on 'fiscal cliff'
World leaders congratulate Obama
'I called Obama to congratulate him'
Moment US TV called Obama win
How Mitt Romney's defeat unfolded
Where did Mitt Romney go wrong?
Secession petitions after Obama win
Secession petitions after Obama winMore than 100,000 Americans petition the White House to allow their states to secede from the US after President Obama's re-election.
Election analysis
Article written by Mark Mardell
Mark Mardell
Presenter, The World This Weekend
Article written by Katty Kay
Katty Kay
Presenter, BBC World News
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