2012 U S Elections
All Stories for 2012 U S Elections

Dude, check the calendar next time and other debating tips for Obama
Roy •Even his supporters agree President Obama flubbed his first debate against Mitt Romney. But help is at hand. Here are some good old-fashioned debating tips that could come to his rescue next time around.

Indian-Americans most left-leaning of Asian groups, says survey
Roy •As Obama and Romney gear up for a debate, Obama won't need to worry about impressing Indian Americans. Eighty-eight percent already approve of him. But why then do 53 percent identify as independent? A new survey shows where the desi votes will be key.

The most moving moment in Obama's speech was not his own words
Roy •There is every reason for Americans to dislike Barack Obama. Too much of a smarty pants. Not the guy you'd have pizza and beer with. Yet as his speech shows there is a reason why Americans still respond to their oddball president.

5 Reasons why Indian Americans (Heart) Obama
Fp Archives •Indian Americans are fiscally and socially conservative. And yet most refuse to vote Republican and they have excellent reasons why.

Obama and Mitt Romney in dead heat: Poll
Fp Archives •A latest opinion poll has said the incumbent President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney are virtually tied at the moment.

Dear Mitt, Dial M for Mamata
Roy •Does Mitt Romney have a hotline to Mamata Banerjee? Why are West Bengal's CM and America's presidential hopeful both harping about a left wing conspiracy?

Obama's America: More Warren Buffett's secretary, than Warren Buffett
Roy •America is back said Obama in his State of the Union. But it's not back as the old action hero. Shaken by a bleak recession, this America wants to be a different kind of superpower.

With Obama squarely in its sights, Tea Party gets going
Fp Staff •It's still early days in the 2012 US presidential election race, but trends in the Republican party point to a stern challenge to Obama from the populist, libertarian Tea Party movement.

Obama campaign raises $86m with help from desi fundraisers
Yeung •Obama's 2012 re-election campaign has broken fundraising records by amassing $86 million to date. He has 244 influential supporters to thank.

Born in the USA: Bobby Jindal throws his hat in
Yeung •The Indian-American governor or Louisiana released his birth certificate on Friday, prompting speculation that he'll make a bid for the 2012 U.S. presidency.



