US presidential election: In depth news, commentary and analysis of the 2012 race from the Financial Times

From WORLD 5:32pm

Obama campaign attacks Romney record

Axelrod criticises time as Massachusetts governor

Comment and analysis

The quest is futile for a ‘grand bargain’

Rather than being a propitious time for cutting a deal on taxes and spending, the post-election period is almost a certainty the opposite will be the case.

– Bruce Bartlett on The A-List

Donald trumps Mitt with gifts for Obama

Mr Trump’s return foray into “birtherism” this week, shows what a whopper of a gift the tycoon presents to the Obama campaign

– Edward Luce on The World

How Romney should hurt the president

The economy is the president’s Achilles heel

– Lloyd Green

From WORLD 5:43pm

Romney talks tough on China in appeal to workers

Democrats question credibility of China rhetoric

From WORLD May 30, 2012

Romney faces uphill battle for votes

Winning enough support in electoral college will be tough for Republican

From WORLD 11:46pm

‘Surrogates’ prove risky for presidential campaigns

Trump birther claims may damage Romney

From WORLD May 30, 2012

Romney clinches presidential nomination

Tea Party forces a run-off for Senate seat in Texas

Lloyd Green How Romney should hurt the president
Trump maintains Obama birth challenge

From WORLD May 29, 2012

Trump maintains Obama birth challenge

Romney’s relationship with tycoon under scrutiny

Lloyd Green How Romney should hurt the president
Romney clinches presidential nomination

From WORLD May 28, 2012

Romney emerges as a potent adversary

Republican candidate must prove himself against Barack Obama

Race for the White House: Head to head

Compare Mitt Romney and Barack Obama on the issues that will dominate the 2012 presidential election

Graphic: Who is funding the US election?

Who are the biggest donors to super-Pacs, the organisations that can buy advertising for candidates?

From WORLD May 25, 2012

Bain attacks on Romney miss target

Republican candidate maintains tight race with Obama

‘Obamacare’ ruling poses GOP challenge
In depth US elections 2012

From WORLD May 24, 2012

‘Obamacare’ ruling poses GOP challenge

Party will have to offer alternative if law is struck down

From WORLD May 22, 2012

Tea Party channels energies to Texas

Activists focus on establishment candidates in races

Gary Silverman Is Barack Obama the King of Pop?
Sebastian Mallaby Obama should stop attacking private equity
President stands by attacks on Romney

From WORLD May 21, 2012

President stands by attacks on Romney

Obama defends focus on rival’s private equity career

From WORLD May 21, 2012

US business group to spend $50m on polls

Chamber of Commerce decries demands to disclose donors

From WORLD May 18, 2012

Obama ground forces braced for air war

President’s team faces bombardment of attack ads

From GLOBAL ECONOMY May 18, 2012

G8 leaders urged to focus talks on growth

Obama and Hollande back fiscal consolidation efforts

From WORLD May 17, 2012

Romney gains on Obama in funds race

Further sign Republicans could achieve money edge

From WORLD May 17, 2012

Brown cuts threaten social safety net

Governor fights California’s projected $15.7bn deficit

From WORLD May 16, 2012

Romney ally urges temporary tax fix

Rates extension buys time to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’, says adviser

From WORLD May 17, 2012

Obama faces growing economic pressure

Boehner engineers clash over deficit

From WORLD May 16, 2012

Rancher’s victory gives Republicans advantage

Nebraska senate seat could swing majority

From WORLD May 16, 2012

Romney continues march towards nomination

Former governor wins Nebraska and Oregon Republican races

From WORLD May 15, 2012

Spectre of default rises again in Congress

Romney vows to end debt ‘crisis’

From WORLD May 14, 2012

Romney’s business record under fire

Obama campaign alleges ‘questionable’ practices

From WORLD May 14, 2012

Obama ‘vampire’ ads go for jugular

President focuses fire on private equity

From WORLD May 14, 2012

Paul to stop campaigning against Romney

Last major opponent acknowledges futility of continuing race

From WORLD May 14, 2012

Wisconsin vote highlights US polarisation

Republican governor faces attempt to remove him

From WORLD May 14, 2012

Obama seeks young female vote

President urges students to get involved

From WORLD May 13, 2012

Romney courts Christian voters

Presumptive nominee keys on gay marriage issue

From WORLD May 11, 2012

Obama sets social issues trap for Romney

Republican pushed to shift toward evangelicals or moderates

From WORLD May 11, 2012

Republicans weigh pre-poll tax-cut extension

Debate comes as tax hikes and deficit cuts loom

From WORLD May 10, 2012

Gay marriage sways US political debate

President’s decision shifts Romney away from economic issues

Election Analysis

immigration

Romney

The Grand old party

We the People forum with bumper stickers

Axelrod criticises time as Massachusetts governor

Democrats question credibility of China rhetoric

Winning enough support in electoral college will be tough for Republican

Trump birther claims may damage Romney

Tea Party forces a run-off for Senate seat in Texas

Romney’s relationship with tycoon under scrutiny

Republican candidate must prove himself against Barack Obama

Republican candidate maintains tight race with Obama

Party will have to offer alternative if law is struck down

Activists focus on establishment candidates in races

Obama defends focus on rival’s private equity career

Chamber of Commerce decries demands to disclose donors

President’s team faces bombardment of attack ads

Obama and Hollande back fiscal consolidation efforts

Further sign Republicans could achieve money edge

Governor fights California’s projected $15.7bn deficit

Rates extension buys time to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’, says adviser

Boehner engineers clash over deficit

Nebraska senate seat could swing majority

Former governor wins Nebraska and Oregon Republican races

Romney vows to end debt ‘crisis’

Obama campaign alleges ‘questionable’ practices

President focuses fire on private equity

Last major opponent acknowledges futility of continuing race

Republican governor faces attempt to remove him

President urges students to get involved

Presumptive nominee keys on gay marriage issue

Republican pushed to shift toward evangelicals or moderates

Debate comes as tax hikes and deficit cuts loom

President’s decision shifts Romney away from economic issues

immigration

Romney

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