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.
 
 
 

Election hits $2B mark amid last-minute donations
Remarkable for its last-minute surge of contributions, the U.S. presidential election witnessed unprecedented...
 

Face of US changing; elections to look different
It's not just the economy, stupid. It's the demographics — the changing face of America.
 

Obama: Americans agree with my approach on deficit Video
President Barack Obama, laying down his marker for grueling "fiscal cliff" negotiations, said Friday...
 

Changing times: Politicians' tears more common now Video
It seems out of place: The president of the United States breaking down in tears as he thanked campaign...
 

Gen Y: How the young vote was won
To get young voters to the polls this year, candidates had to get more creative than a 10-second attack...
 

Fla. counting last presidential votes; Obama leads Video
Florida is counting its final presidential ballots as President Barack Obama holds a narrow lead in the...
 

Obama's big Hispanic win worries GOP
Hispanic voted 71 percent in support for Obama, putting Republicans on notice that they must seriously...
 

Celebrities air post-election feelings online
Mariah Carey was so excited about President Barack Obama's re-election that she released a new song in...
 

Michelle Obama picked Kors for Election Night
As Michelle Obama stepped on stage with her husband in Chicago early Wednesday morning, she accepted...
 
 
« Previous | Displaying 1 – 10 of 59 | Next »

Connecticut Politics


Malloy, Larson announce manufacturing initiative
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Congressman John Larson are announcing a new manufacturing jobs initiative that will bring together…
 

Conn. House passes food labeling bill
Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a bill that mandates special labels on food that contains genetically modified ingredients.
 

Conn. Senate votes to raise minimum wage
Connecticut's minimum wage workers are moving closer to getting a raise.
 

More »

 
 

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…
 

More »

 
 

oP Exclusive


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…
 

More »

 
 

Connecticut (change)

 
Connecticut has 169 cities and towns, which serve as the fundamental local political subdivision of the state. Connecticut is the 5th of the original thirteen United States.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Dan Malloy
Lieutenant Governor: Nancy Wyman
Attorney General: George Jepsen
State Treasurer: Denise L. Nappier

Contacting the White House and Congress

Click the links below to get in touch with your elected officials.