Americans see Obama as solid favorite to win presidential election: poll 05-16 12:06 Fifty-six percent of Americans think President Barack Obama will win the 2012 presidential election, compared with 36 percent who think Republican challenger Mitt Romney will win, according to the USA Today/Gallup poll released on Tuesday. Bush endorses Romney as Republican U.S. presidential candidate 05-16 05:43 Former U.S. president George W. Bush expressed his support on Tuesday for Mitt Romney to become the Republican presidential candidate in the 2012 election. More

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Election News  >> Obama campaign reaches out to women • Americans see Obama as solid favorite to win presidential election: poll • Obama brings in record-high in single fundraiser for re-election • Obama officially kicks off reelection campaign • Georgia's ruling party enjoys best chances in presidential election: poll U.S. Policies  >> Obama urges Congress to act on "To-Do List" to spur economy • U.S. supports Annan's peace plan despite skepticism on Assad • Pentagon hails new phase of security transition in Afghanistan • Obama defends energy policy, vows to expedite part of Keystone XL pipeline • U.S. Congress passes full-year payroll tax cut, jobless benefits extension Main Candidates  >> Profile: U.S. President Barack Obama Profile: GOP candidate Mitt Romney Profile: GOP candidate Rick Santorum Profile: GOP candidate Newt Gingrich

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