2012 U.S. Presidential Elections

President Obama Wins Election 2012

WTTW News | November 6, 2012, 10:40 pm

President Barack Obama wins re-election as Mitt Romney concedes late Tuesday night.

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Chicago Tribune article on Romney congratulates Obama on victory
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