Showing posts with label 2012 obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012 obama. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The day after the election, the President made a surprise visit to campaign HQ in Chicago to give a heartfelt thank-you to staff and volunteers. Here's what he said.
President Obama: "I'm Really Proud of All of You."
Thursday, November 8, 2012
[video] Obama makes history, again
(CNN) -- A black man is returning to the White House. Four years ago, it was a first, the breaking of a racial barrier. Tuesday night, it was history redux. And more. In the midst of national splintering and a time of deep ideological animosity, Americans elected President Barack Obama to a second term. And thousands rejoiced in his victory, one that seemed sweeter and, perhaps, more significant. "This is affirmation that his color doesn't matter and that his message resonated with people," said Yale University sociologist Jeffrey Alexander, author of "Obama's Victory and the Democratic Struggle for Power." "It is very important in that it will indicate that an African-American can be viewed for what he says and not what he is."
President Obama Wins Florida with the Independent Vote
President Obama wins Florida with 49.9 percent of the popular vote, taking the state’s 29 electoral votes. The race was close with only a 47,028 vote difference according to The Washington Post.
Florida was the last state to be called due in part to long lines at some polling locations and absentee ballots that needed to be counted in such a close race. According to Huffington Post, Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Penelope Townsley said the delay was due to “an extremely high volume of absentee ballots” and because some precincts had voters still casting ballots past midnight.
The large group of independent voters swung in Obama’s favor gaining 50 percent of the vote. The percentage of Republicans was equal to that of Democrats, putting the decision largely in the hands of independents. The minority vote gave Obama a boost in the state. According to CNN exit polls, an impressive 95 percent of African Americans chose Obama along with 60 percent of Hispanics. Women, making up 55 percent of the voter population also favored Obama in the state.
The Interstate 4 Corridor had been a closely watched area for the election. Historically the candidate who takes the zone, which includes Tampa, takes the state. The I-4 Corridor generally divides the state; Republicans to the north and Democrats to the south. According to News Press, within the cluster of counties are more than 3.6 million voters and nearly a million of them are registered as independents.
Political contributors on CNN’s election coverage discussed the possible negative effect of Romney’s “self-deportation” comment made earlier in January on Florida voters. While Romney revoked his former stance, the statement resonated with the large Hispanic population. According to Naples News, in the past six years, the number of registered Hispanic Democrats in Osceola County only has grown by about 10,000 and Republicans have registered only 100. Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan was another issue contributing to the loss of the campaign in the retiree-heavy state.
Although Ohio gave Obama the election, Florida was a nail bitter for both campaigns. Obama outspent Romney in Florida by $22 million but according to data compiled from The Washington Post by Dan Lipka, President Obama visited the state a total of 26 time while Romney made 38 stops. Florida made it to the top ten list of most visited states for both candidates. Both campaigns were smart to put their resources into Florida. Although it was an extremely close race, President Obama was re-elected without needing the state.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Magic Johnson Supports President Obama: "Look How Far We've Come."
Magic Johnson Supports President Obama: "Look How Far We've Come."
Magic Johnson shares why he supports President Obama and what you can do to help re-elect him for a second term.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Will Ferrell Will Do Anything to Get You to Vote
He'll dance, he'll cook—Will Ferrell will do anything to get you to vote in this election. Confirm where you vote here: http://OFA.BO/qF51sn
President Obama Votes Early in Chicago - America Forward! Tour in Chicago, Illinois
President Obama is on a two-day, non-stop "America Forward!" tour with grassroots events in Iowa, Colorado and Nevada. On Thursday President Obama will continue the tour with grassroots events in Florida, Virginia and Ohio.
The "America Forward!" tour will crisscross the nation, reaching as many voters as possible about the critical choice in this election -- moving America forward toward an economy built to last with a strong middle class versus going back to the same policies that crashed our economy in the first place.
I VOTE BARACK (Official song)
I Vote Barack
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Directed by Miguel Asua
Asua Light LLC
Friday, November 2, 2012
The Final Event: Where it All Began - OFA Iowa
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will hold the final grassroots event of the 2012 presidential election on November 5th in Des Moines, Iowa. Be a part of history and help re-elect President Obama. To get involved, click here: http://OFA.BO/RQYrdR
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden: Honoring our Commitment to Veterans
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden share how President Obama has demonstrated his strong and steady leadership as Commander in Chief and how he continues to honor the commitment to our troops and veterans.
Catholics for Obama
President Obama shares why faith is important and how faith-based groups have helped guide him into a life of public service.
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