With 'fiscal cliff' looming, Congress facing compromise or confrontation
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A day after an election that both parties agreed was a mandate to find compromise and avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders also continued to sharply disagree over the key issue of whether top tax rates should be raised to help resolve the looming crisis.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A day after an election that both parties agreed was a mandate to find compromise and avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders also continued to sharply disagree over the key issue of whether top tax rates should be raised to help resolve the looming crisis.
Analysis: Why Romney lost 2012 presidential election
BOSTON (CNN) -- Before Republicans went looking for answers Tuesday night, some of them went looking for the remote.
BOSTON (CNN) -- Before Republicans went looking for answers Tuesday night, some of them went looking for the remote.
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie "extraordinarily disappointed" after Romney loss
(CNN) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a strong backer of Mitt Romney's presidential bid who raised eyebrows praising President Barack Obama's disaster response after Superstorm Sandy hit his state, said Wednesday he was "extraordinarily disappointed" by Romney's Tuesday night loss and that he's "not thinking about" his own political future.
(CNN) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a strong backer of Mitt Romney's presidential bid who raised eyebrows praising President Barack Obama's disaster response after Superstorm Sandy hit his state, said Wednesday he was "extraordinarily disappointed" by Romney's Tuesday night loss and that he's "not thinking about" his own political future.
Senate Majority Leader Reid calls for cooperation with expanded Dem. majority
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called on Republicans to cooperate with an expanded Democratic majority Wednesday, November 7th -- a day after the Democrats picked up at least one more seat in the chamber.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called on Republicans to cooperate with an expanded Democratic majority Wednesday, November 7th -- a day after the Democrats picked up at least one more seat in the chamber.
Presidential election a popular Facebook topic on Election Day
(CNN) -- Facebook, where people love to discuss politics and complain about other people discussing politics, saw a huge surge in Election Day chatter on Tuesday, November 6th.
(CNN) -- Facebook, where people love to discuss politics and complain about other people discussing politics, saw a huge surge in Election Day chatter on Tuesday, November 6th.
Barack Obama re-elected as president of the United States
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama rode a wave of broad support from minorities, women and moderates to win re-election Tuesday, November 6th -- defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Democratic strongholds and key battleground states.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama rode a wave of broad support from minorities, women and moderates to win re-election Tuesday, November 6th -- defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Democratic strongholds and key battleground states.
Gov. Mitt Romney graciously concedes presidential election
BOSTON -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney conceded the election to President Barack Obama on late on Tuesday, November 6th.
BOSTON -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney conceded the election to President Barack Obama on late on Tuesday, November 6th.
Baldwin wins election, becomes Wisconsin's first female Senator
MADISON -- Democrat Tammy Baldwin became Wisconsin's first female Senator and the first openly gay Senator by defeating Republican Tommy Thompson.
MADISON -- Democrat Tammy Baldwin became Wisconsin's first female Senator and the first openly gay Senator by defeating Republican Tommy Thompson.
Tommy Thompson falls short in bid for U.S. Senate seat
PEWAUKEE -- Besides the presidential race, the other big race on the ballot for Wisconsin voters Tuesday, November 6th was that for Wisconsin's open U.S. Senate seat.
PEWAUKEE -- Besides the presidential race, the other big race on the ballot for Wisconsin voters Tuesday, November 6th was that for Wisconsin's open U.S. Senate seat.
Paul Ryan wins re-election in 1st Congressional District race
JANESVILLE (AP) -- Republican U.S. Rep.
JANESVILLE (AP) -- Republican U.S. Rep.
World markets react to Obama election victory
HONG KONG (CNNMoney) -- World markets were down slightly Wednesday, November 7th as investors processed U.S. election results.
HONG KONG (CNNMoney) -- World markets were down slightly Wednesday, November 7th as investors processed U.S. election results.
Democrats' Moore wins Milwaukee-area U.S. House seat
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Democratic Rep.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Democratic Rep.
Rep. Richards, Rep. Stone provide Election Night analysis
MILWAUKEE -- On Election Night Tuesday, November 6th, Wisconsin state Rep.
MILWAUKEE -- On Election Night Tuesday, November 6th, Wisconsin state Rep.
GOP Rep. Ribble re-elected in northeast Wisconsin
APPLETON (AP) -- Freshman U.S. Rep.
APPLETON (AP) -- Freshman U.S. Rep.
Jim Sensenbrenner wins 18th Wis. congressional term
BROOKFIELD (AP) -- Wisconsin's longest-serving congressman has been elected to his 18th consecutive term.
BROOKFIELD (AP) -- Wisconsin's longest-serving congressman has been elected to his 18th consecutive term.
GOP Rep. Petri wins, extends 33-year U.S. House run
FOND DU LAC(AP) -- Republican Rep.
FOND DU LAC(AP) -- Republican Rep.
PICTURES: Behind the scenes with FOX6 News crews on Election Day
MILWAUKEE -- When you tune into FOX6 News on Tuesday, November 6th to get the latest election results, know that we have one of the most dedicated teams in the news business.
MILWAUKEE -- When you tune into FOX6 News on Tuesday, November 6th to get the latest election results, know that we have one of the most dedicated teams in the news business.
Democrat Mark Pocan wins Congressional seat vacated by Tammy Baldwin
MADISON (AP) -- State Assemblyman Mark Pocan has won the U.S. House race for Wisconsin's 2nd District, keeping the Madison-area seat with Democrats.
MADISON (AP) -- State Assemblyman Mark Pocan has won the U.S. House race for Wisconsin's 2nd District, keeping the Madison-area seat with Democrats.
CNN projects GOP to retain control of House of Representatives
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republicans will maintain majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, CNN projects.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republicans will maintain majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, CNN projects.
Mitt Romney prepares only a victory speech for Election Night
COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNN) -- Not long before polls closed, Mitt Romney said he's so confident of a win that he prepared only one speech -- a 1,118-word victory address.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNN) -- Not long before polls closed, Mitt Romney said he's so confident of a win that he prepared only one speech -- a 1,118-word victory address.