Latino voters have never had a greater and more significant impact on a presidential election in history than they did this time around. President Obama garnered 71 percent of the Latino vote nationwide compared to Governor Romney's 27 percent. Mitt Romney's showing among Latinos in 2012 is the worst for a GOP candidate since Senator Bob Dole won 21 percent of the Latino vote back in 1996.
USA may not seem different today after Election Day: Same president. Same divided Congress.
But now that we finally know who will be in charge for the next few years, we can start to free ourselves from the myth that they are important. In fact, we are more important and they work for US. The streets where we live and the neighborhoods where we walk, shop, play and pray aren't likely to look much different any time soon if we believe our politicians.
PRESIDENT RE-ELECTED. Obama Victorious Again.
Obama beats Romney by winning the state of Ohio. Victory leaves our nation divided and now demanding immediate compromise. Taxes, immigration and a list of reforms are now in order.
CONGRESSIONAL BALANCE OF POWER. Dems retain Senate GOP keep House.
An intense battle for Congressional control is over with Democrats retaining the Senate, the GOP holding on to its grip on the House and partisan bickering must stop in an increasingly divided DC.
OTHER WINNERS. Who Are They And Why?
Why is is that most of the political ads were we have been exposed to over the past two years have been mostly negative? The unfortunate answer is that US has along history of mud slinging, which dates back to our founding fathers.
This has been the most expensive presidential campaign, but certainly not the dirtiest nor nastiest.
This was by far the most expensive presidential race in American history, with some $2.6 billion spent. Thank God, it is is finally coming to an end. The barrage of political ads is quieting, and voters now have the chance to speak up and make the vote be their vote.
ELECTION DAY. Finally... Decision Time Today!
After two year and billions spent on mostly negative ads, the US presidential and congressional elections will finally be decided by the voters. Don't miss our up-to-the-minute coverage of this most expensive divisive election election. Please tell us what's going on at your local polling stations, comment on the candidates, or just sound off @CIMAGES.
120 MILLION BALLOTS. US Voters Expected.
New Yorkers brace for post Sandy commute as they face traffic gridlock, gasoline shortages and public transportation disruptions threaten drivers and students who are returning to school after that devastating super-storm.
Following Super-storm Sandy, another challenge looms ahead for the people of that region. Commuters, school children and motorists are now forced out of their cars by a fuel shortage and find themselves relying on transit systems which are not capable of transporting them.
ONE, TOO PUNCH. One Day Lefts, Too Close To Call.
One away from judgment day by the voters, President Obama and Governor Romney stress their differences on the economy, health care and much more while promising an eagerness to work across party lines and end Washington gagging gridlock. Ohio is their final focus. At the end of their tight race, the candidates narrow the field to the Buckeye state and a few other states.
STORM-RAVAGED NORTH-EASTERNERS. Want To Get Back To Routine and To Vote.
Hundreds of volunteers - including a half dozen NY Marathon runners have supported the hurricane clean-up effort at Pelham Bay Park this weekend. Work has been done near the Nature Center, picnic area and southern end of Orchard Beach. Volunteers responded to online appeals for help posted by the Parks Dept., NYC Service and Friends of Pelham Bay Park.
Dignified, tall, and handsome, with clean-shaven chin and side-whiskers, Chester A. Arthur may have looked like an American President, but was he born in America, or Canada? Well, that depends on who you ask.