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Barack Obama raises $181m for campaign

US President Barack Obama's campaign and its Democratic allies have raised $181m (€138m) in September for his re-election effort.

News • 08 Oct 12

Mitt Romney and his wife Ann stand with their family after the debate in Denver

Republicans claim bragging rights on Romney debate

US Republicans were quick to claim bragging rights after Mitt Romney's aggressive performance in the first presidential debate.

News • 04 Oct 12

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama shake hands at the conclusion of the first presidential debate at the University of Denver

Obama & Romney clash over economy in first debate

US President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney have clashed over their economic proposals in the first of three presidential debates.

News • 04 Oct 12

Early voting to begin in two US states tomorrow

Early voting in the US presidential election will begin in two states tomorrow, seven weeks ahead of election day on 6 November.

News • 21 Sep 12

President Obama and David Letterman speak during a break in the taping of the 'Late Show with David Letterman'

Obama rebukes Romney over 'victims' comment

US President Barack Obama has rebuked his Republican rival Mitt Romney, saying that anyone seeking to be president needs to work for all Americans.

News • 19 Sep 12

Romney criticised Obama voters in private speech

US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has criticised Barack Obama's supporters as people who live off government handouts and do not "care for their lives".

News • 18 Sep 12

Romney attacks Obama over looming 'fiscal cliff'

US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has accused US President Barack Obama of standing by while a looming budgetary calamity unfolds in Washington.

News • 16 Sep 12

Mr Obama rejected Mitt Romney's policies, saying they were heartless

Obama promises 'better place' in acceptance speech

US President Barack Obama asked Americans for patience in rebuilding the weak US economy as he appealed for a new term in office last night.

News • 07 Sep 12

Yesterday Michelle Obama told delegates 'change is hard, and change is slow'

Weather forces change of Obama speech location

Forecasts of thunderstorms have hindered US President Barack Obama's nomination party, forcing Democrats to move his planned acceptance speech from a 74,000-seat outdoor football stadium to a much smaller indoor venue.

News • 05 Sep 12

Mitt Romney was highly critical of Barack Obama

Romney asks voters to help him restore America

Mitt Romney urged voters to help him rebuild the US economy and create millions of new jobs as he accepted the Republican presidential nomination.

News • 31 Aug 12

Paul Ryan told delegates that he and Mitt Romney 'are going to solve this nation's economic problems'

Romney takes lead over Obama in US election polls

Poll suggests that Mitt Romney has moved into a narrow lead over US President Barack Obama ahead of a Republican National Convention.

News • 30 Aug 12

Delegates hoist posters in support of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Tampa, Florida

Romney formally nominated by Republican Party

US Republicans have formally nominated Mitt Romney to challenge President Barack Obama for the White House.

World • 29 Aug 12

Barack Obama said Mitt Romney's running mate is bent on imposing "top-down economics"

Obama reacts to Romney's running mate Paul Ryan

US President Barack Obama has dubbed Mitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan yesterday as the "ideological leader" of congressional Republicans.

News • 13 Aug 12

Paul Ryan has been chosen as Mitt Romney's US vice-presidential candidate

Paul Ryan chosen as Romney running mate

US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has named Congressman Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, according to reports.

News • 11 Aug 12

Mitt Romney on trip to strengthen his foreign policy credentials

Romney talks tough on Iran in Israel

US Republican candidate Mitt Romney has said that "any and all measures" must be used to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

News • 29 Jul 12

Mitt Romney is currently trailing in the presidential race

Romney demands Obama apology over felony claim

A bitter row has broken out between US President Barack Obama and his Republican rival for the White House, Mitt Romney, over whether Mr Romney was involved in moving American jobs overseas.

News • 14 Jul 12

The upholding of the insurance purchase requirement is a major election-year victory for Barack Obama

Barack Obama's healthcare law upheld

The US Supreme Court has upheld the centrepiece of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare overhaul law.

News • 28 Jun 12

Battle for funds heats up in US Presidential race

Mitt Romney has out-raised US President Barack Obama for the first time in this year’s White House race, with the challenger raking in more than $76 million, campaign figures showed today.

Special Reports • 08 Jun 12