Battlegrounds: The way to win

A state-by-state explanation of how you can tell which candidate is doing well as you watch the returns on election night

• Nov 2, 2012

Will independents really decide the election?

The growing number and significance of independent voters creates a complicated maze for the presidential candidates

• Nov 2, 2012

Sources: Key task force not convened during Benghazi consulate attack

Senior government, military officials frustrated over miscues; Obama administration defends actions

• Nov 2, 2012

Obama, Romney resume attacks after Sandy

After taking a pause during the superstorm, both campaigns are back sharpening their criticism of each other

• Nov 1, 2012

For Obama and Romney, renewed sense of urgency

With Election Day looming, candidates make closing arguments during packed schedule of campaign events

• Nov 1, 2012

Romney to campaign in Pennsylvania Sunday

Candidate heckled in Virginia by protester calling on him to "End Climate Silence" in wake of Sandy

• Nov 1, 2012

The secret of Romney's success: Ignore conservatives?

If Mitt Romney wins the election, it will be because he declined to heed conservative leaders' advice

• Nov 1, 2012

Battlegrounds neck and neck in final days

CBS News estimates Obama has 255 electoral votes at least leaning his way, while Romney has 206 at least leaning to him

• Nov 1, 2012

After Sandy, candidates to go back on the attack

With storm in rear view mirror, Obama and Romney poised to go after each other as they seek edge in a very tight race

• Nov 1, 2012

Early voting, Sandy impact presidential election

National Journal's Major Garrett said on "CBS This Morning" that the Obama campaign is confident about their chances of winning the presidential election

• Nov 1, 2012

Mitt Romney offers answer on his FEMA stance

GOP presidential candidate tries to clear up questions from negative statement on federal disaster aid during primary

• Oct 31, 2012

The undecided voter revealed

We asked America's undecided voters to explain themselves. They gave us an earful.

• Oct 31, 2012

Biden: Romney Jeep Ad "outrageous lie"

The vice president says presidential elections are about character, and Romney has flunked the test

• Oct 31, 2012

How will Sandy impact Chris Christie's political future?

The response to the storm adds another layer to the GOP governor's legacy and a level of complexity to his future political prospects

• Oct 31, 2012

As Romney attempts to expand map, Michigan in focus

Amid Romney's efforts to "expand the map" electorally, the Obama campaign puts money into shoring up advantages in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Minnesota - but denies weakness there

• Oct 31, 2012

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