Complete Coverage
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Adviser: Romney "shellshocked" by loss
Romney's pre-election optimism was the result of a few key miscalculations
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Obama re-embraces "hope" in victory speech
Celebrating reelection, the president said at his Chicago victory rally he's "more determined and more inspired than ever"
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Romney: Ryan and I "left everything on the field"
Mitt Romney concedes the 2012 presidential election to President Obama
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Election confirms deep ideological divide
The results of the presidential election revealed that Americans are extremely polarized politically
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Four more years for battle-hardened Obama
House projected to remain with Republicans, Senate to stay with Democrats in $6 billion status quo election
OnNovember 07, 12:08 AM /663Comments
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Democrats hold onto Senate majority; GOP keeps control of House
After Election Day, the congressional landscape remains largely unchanged
OnNovember 06, 11:25 PM /25Comments
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Big GOP donors see small return on investment
Super PACs such as Karl Rove's American Crossroads, which spent millions to boost Republicans, have little to show for their spending
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Romney presidential transition website surfaces
The website was taken down but the blogger who caught it saved some images
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Obama foot soldiers pack up after demanding campaign
Campaign's legion of volunteers and exacting ground game led to victory Tuesday night
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President chosen, but Florida is left behind
Long lines and inefficient ballots anger the residents of Florida, where the race is still too close to call
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Unofficial West loss among mixed Tea Party results
Razor thin defeat for West not official yet
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After Romney loss, GOP soul searching begins
With their base of older white voters shrinking as a portion of the electorate, Republicans debate where to go from here
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Millions in 2012 election cash not disclosed
At least $300 million was spent this campaign by groups not required to disclose their donors-- so-called "dark money"
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Harry Reid says he will be "conciliatory"
Senate Majority Leader said he will work with Republicans but that they need to work with him, too
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Post-election, Nate Silver's book sales soar
After defying the doubters, New York Times' political prognosticator nails Election Day predictions, sees 850 percent spike in Amazon book sales
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Feds: Drug laws "unchanged" after pot ballot wins
Justice Department, DEA say drug laws "unchanged" after ballot initiatives pass allowing recreational usage of marijuana
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Does a status quo election mean more stalemate?
As the political of make up in Washington remains the same, will the next two years be any different than the previous two?
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Senator-elect Ted Cruz sounds off on Hispanic vote
First Hispanic to win Senate seat in Texas discusses where Republicans need to improve, his stance on illegal immigration
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Ryan emerges from campaign with higher profile
Friends say the House Budget Committee chairman is likely to stay on Capitol Hill for the immediate future
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Woodward: Obama must focus on relationships now
Author and Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward looks ahead to Obama's second term and his "leadership crisis"
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A small business outlook for Obama's 2nd term
Can the president satisfy those small business owners who say he hasn't done enough to help them expand and create jobs?
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Va, Governor on election: "We're disappointed"
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, a Republican, talks with Norah O'Donnell and Charlie Rose about the future of the Republican party and why Va. voters went for the Democrats in 2012
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Barbour lays out post-Election GOP priorities
Former RNC chair and Mississippi governor Haley Barbour speaks with "CBS This Morning" about Romney's loss and the future of his party
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Romney's next move is an open question
Mitt Romney has a history of doing great things after a loss. Will the pattern continue?
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Warren stresses compromise, fight for middle class
Mass. Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren, who defeated incumbent GOP Sen. Scott Brown last night, lays out her Washington agenda
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Obama win gives markets a lift ahead of Greek vote
Stock markets have also been supported by the expectation that the Federal Reserve will continue with its super-loose monetary policy
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Obama: I'm more determined about work ahead
In victory speech, president says he has listened to voters, plans to talk with Romney about working together
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Obama win: What it means for your tax bill
Now that the president has won reelection, will your tax bill go up, down or stay the same?
OnNovember 07, 7:23 AM /80Comments
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How Obama won four more years
He became a street fighter. And he had a better team that ran a first-rate campaign
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Obama's re-election: What the world thinks
Reaction to Obama's victory around the world varies from elation to cautious optimism, to hopes for a bolder 2nd term
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Marijuana, same-sex marriage initiatives are winners
Voters break new ground in 2012, approving initiatives affirming same-sex marriage and recreational marijuana
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Obama projected to win Ohio, will win re-election
CBS News projects Obama will win more than 270 electoral votes, with Ohio putting him over the top
OnNovember 06, 11:15 PM /225Comments
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McCaskill wins Missouri Senate over Akin
After fumbles from Republican challenger Todd Akin, Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill will retain her seat in the Senate
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Warren wins Mass. Senate seat
Incumbent Republican Scott Brown defeated in closely-watched Senate race, CBS News projects
OnNovember 06, 9:44 PM /46Comments
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GOP to retain House majority, CBS News projects
Democrats will not regain control of the House of Representatives, CBS News projects
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Exit poll: Close in Colorado, pot initiative up
Very tight race in battleground state that Mr. Obama won four years ago; no gender gap between candidates
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Exit poll: Union voters power Obama in Wisconsin
President holds two-to-one advantage among union voters in battleground state; big gender gap, with women favoring president
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Exit poll: Close race in Pennsylvania, Florida
Independents split between candidates in both battleground states; most voters in Florida over 50 years old
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Ohio exit poll: In tight race, indies back Romney
President leads by ten points among women in early exit poll, while Romney leads by six among men in battleground state
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As polls close, presidential election results come in
Obama projected to win Michigan, Wis., Iowa and New Hampshire; Ohio and Nevada lean toward Obama
OnNovember 06, 7:04 PM /55Comments
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The candidates on red/blue divide
America seems evenly divided along its political ideologies, so CBS News asked Obama and Romney to weigh in on it
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Romney dominates among whites in Virginia
Race for key battleground state is close; Romney leads by 29 points among whites, Obama dominates among blacks
OnNovember 06, 7:01 PM /14Comments
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Razor thin race in Va., early exit polling shows
Obama and Romney are neck-and-neck in Virginia, the first swing state to close the polls
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As polls close, congressional election results trickle in
CBS News projects House will remain in Republican control; Warren to beat Brown in Mass. Senate race; McCaskill to beat Akin in Missouri; Kaine to beat Allen in Va.
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Early exit poll: 60% say economy top issue
Romney has been seen as better to handle economy; Four in ten say Obama's response to hurricane affected their vote
OnNovember 06, 5:40 PM /58Comments
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Obama wins- hoops, that is- with help from Pippen
With former Chicago Bulls stars on his team, the president brought home one victory Tuesday before polls even closed
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Woman in labor votes before going to hospital
The Illinois mom-to-be and first-time voter wanted to set example for her daughter
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New Jersey extends deadline to submit email ballot
County clerks have until Friday to approve applications from displaced Sandy voters to vote by email or fax
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Romney family awaits election returns
After voting this morning in Mass., Mitt departs for final rallies while Ann stays in the Bay State with most of the family
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Clinton: Who wants a dishonest president?
Clinton: "You've got to give it to Governor Romney. When he gets his hand caught in the cookie jar, he just digs down for more cookies."
OnNovember 06, 1:06 PM /75Comments
Polls
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Election confirms deep ideological divide
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Exit poll: Close race in Colorado, pot initiative up
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Exit poll: Union voters power Obama in Wisconsin
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Exit poll: Close race in Pennsylvania, Florida
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Ohio exit poll: More Democrats vote, but independents back Romney
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Exit poll: Romney dominates among whites in Virginia
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Early exit poll: 60 percent say economy top issue
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Polls: On eve of election, presidential race remains a toss-up
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Taking the pulse of Nate Silver's numbers
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Nationally and in swing states, Obama, Romney still neck-and-neck
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Polls remain close only five days before the election
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One week out, polls as close as ever
Obama
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Fla. presidential race too close to call
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U.S. Embassy holds mock election in Beijing
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Obama foot soldiers pack up after demanding campaign
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Behind Obama's record-breaking tweet
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Hispanics, women key to Obama's Nevada win
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Schieffer on Obama win: GOP has to get past this
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World reacts to U.S. election results
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Newt Gingrich: "We were wrong"
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Obama: "We will continue our journey forward"
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Woodward weighs in on what's next for Obama
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Ohio decides 2012 presidential race
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Fla. still undecided with Obama in the lead
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Americans react to election results
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Obama celebrates election win
President Barack Obama won reelection against Republican candidate Mitt Romney
OnNovember 07, 6:00 AM /Photos
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Obama's re-election: What the world thinks
Romney
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Adviser: Romney "shellshocked" by loss
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Ryan emerges from campaign with higher profile, 2016 options
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World reacts to U.S. election results
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Romney offers words of support for Obama
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Americans react to election results
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Romney concedes, thanks supporters
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Romney concedes: Ryan and I "left everything on the field"
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Obama thanks supporters on Twitter after re-election
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Voting in Sandy-affected communities
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Romney family awaits election returns
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Americans head to the polls to vote
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Obama congratulates Romney on campaign
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Ohio secretary of state optimistic election will be timely
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Romney in final two-state push
Ads
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Romney ad: Obama's "offering excuses" on the economy
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Romney ad targets Obama "revenge" comments
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New Romney ad links Obama to Chavez, Castro, Che
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Late GOP ad blitz stresses business experience, courts women
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New ad slams Mourdock for "extreme" positions
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New GOP ads warn of disappointment, "dead" economy under second Obama term
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New Obama ad: "Remember" Romney's agenda at the voting booth
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Romney, Obama buy TV ads in Minnesota
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Obama campaign ad hits Romney on abortion
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New Obama ad reminds voters of narrow 2000 loss in Florida
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Clint Eastwood stars in new pro-Romney ad
Congress
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Judge denies Rep. West's motion to impound ballots
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Unofficial loss for Rep. West on day after mixed results for Tea Party
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Democrats hold onto Senate majority; GOP keeps control of House
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McCaskill wins Missouri Senate over Akin
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Warren wins Mass. Senate seat
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GOP to retain House majority, CBS News projects
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As polls close, congressional election results trickle in
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What to watch for as House, Senate results come in
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7 reasons to care about this year's House races
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In new Akin ad, woman talks rape, abortion
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Akin and his allies buy last-minute ad time
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New anti-Akin ad uses footage of "legitimate rape" comment
Governors
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Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell on election results: "We're disappointed"
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High stakes for Calif. Prop 30 Election Day decision
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The other races to watch: Governors, pot and more
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New Obama ad says Romney is attacking workers
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Top governors' races to watch
Ballot Initiatives
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Justice Department: Drug laws "remain unchanged" following passage of marijuana ballot initiatives
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The other races to watch: Governors, pot and more
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Same-sex marriage forces seek 1st poll win
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Colo. bid to legalize marijuana leads in polls
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Calif. could end the death penalty in November
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Fighting at the ballot box for the right to marry
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Pot initiative could be boon to Obama in Colorado
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How pot could change 2012, and more news from the swing states
