Electoral College set to affirm Obama re-election


President Barack Obama waves to supporters during a campaign rally in Byrd Park in Richmond, Va., on Oct. 25, 2012.  (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
 
Tradition trumped suspense Monday as members of the Electoral College cast the official, final votes in the 2012 presidential election, a constitutional formality on President Barack Obama's march to a second term.
 
 
 

DC Download: This week’s ‘Cliff’ notes Video
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Man arrested after incident with Romney motorcade Video
The Secret Service said Thursday a man interfered with a motorcade carrying Republican presidential nominee...
 

Victor and vanquished: Obama has Romney to lunch
The White House says President Barack Obama's lunch with Republican Mitt Romney focused on America's...
 

White House: Obama to meet Romney Thursday
President Barack Obama will host his former political rival Mitt Romney for a private lunch at the White...
 

Women won this time, but men are voting's X-factor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sorry, fellas, but President Barack Obama's re-election makes it official: Women...
 

Black voters look to leverage their loyalty
WASHINGTON (AP) — When black voters gave President Barack Obama 93 percent support on Election Day...
 

Jindal: Liking people is key to expanding GOP tent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says the Republican Party needs to go back to basics...
 

Rubio makes first postelection trip to Iowa
ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) — Sen. Marco Rubio is telling Iowa Republicans he understands their frustration...
 

Quotations of the day
"If Sen. McCain and Sen. Graham and others want to go after somebody, they should go after me. I'm happy...
 
 
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Politics in Ohio


State orders recount of Brookville levy
In a May 23 letter sent to the Board of Elections of Montgomery and Preble counties, Ohio's director of elections, Matt…
 

2nd count kills contested school levy
With all the votes in, a contested school levy in Brookville ultimately went down in defeat.
 

Turner plays 'Hardball' on MSNBC
U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton sat for what resulted in a contentious one-one-one interview with MSNBC's Chris Matthews…
 

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What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

Ladies First: FLOTUS and Jason Collins…
A week ago, first lady Michelle Obama tweeted to NBA star Jason Collins that "We've got your back." She's putting those…
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Obama OKs honor for Birmingham bombing…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signed legislation Friday to award Congress' highest civilian honor to four girls…
 

Obama balances threats against Americans'…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama…
 

House committee passes Iran sanctions legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new push to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions by crippling the country's economy is gathering momentum…
 

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Ohio (change)

 
The government of Ohio is composed of the executive branch, led by the Governor; the legislative branch, which comprises the Ohio General Assembly; and the judicial branch, which is led by the Supreme Court.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: John Kasich
Lieutenant Governor: Mary Taylor
Attorney General: Mike DeWine
State Treasurer: Josh Mandel
Secretary of State: Jon Husted

Contacting the White House and Congress

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