Skip to content
Atlantic Sentinel logo

Atlantic Sentinel

The world from Amsterdam, by Nick Ottens

  • About Nick
  • Authors
  • Newsletter
  • Top Stories

US Elections 2012

Presidential and congressional elections were held in the United States on November 6. Incumbent Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney. Control of Congress remained split between a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and a Republican majority in the Senate.

Romney: Obama “Biggest Impediment to Job Growth”

The Republican Party’s presidential candidates on Thursday criticized the incumbent for his failing economic policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 20, 2012August 23, 2017

Republican Perry: Turkey Ruled by “Islamic Terrorists”

Texas governor Rick Perry suggests Turkey should be expelled from NATO.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 17, 2012August 23, 2017

Huntsman Exits Presidential Race, Romney Victory Likely

The former Utah governor’s exit from the race virtually guarantees that Romney wins.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 16, 2012August 23, 2017

DeMint Warns Republicans Not to Ignore Paul Vote

The South Carolina senator urges his party not to ignore the libertarian congressman’s presidential run.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 15, 2012August 23, 2017

Gingrich, Perry Question Romney’s Business Past

Mitt Romney’s fellow Republican candidates question his career as a venture capitalist.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 12, 2012August 23, 2017

After New Hampshire, Will Huntsman Finally Rise?

The former ambassador surged in the early primary state to challenge Mitt Romney for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 11, 2012November 24, 2014

Huntsman Needs Surge in First Primary Vote

The former Utah governor needs to beat expectations in New Hampshire to prove that he’s a viable candidate.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2012November 24, 2014

The World Is Waiting for President Huntsman

The former ambassador to China is uniquely qualified to lead America into a Pacific century.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJanuary 4, 2012October 30, 2021

Gingrich Likeliest to Attack Iran Among Republicans

The former House speaker is tougher on Iran than the other candidates.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 20, 2011October 30, 2021

Romney Says, Unlike Obama, He Understands Economy

Mitt Romney sharply criticizes President Barack Obama’s economic policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 18, 2011August 23, 2017

Gingrich Assailed at Last Debate Before Iowa

The former House speaker comes under heavy fire from his fellow contenders.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 16, 2011August 23, 2017

Huntsman, Gingrich Debate Foreign Policy

The two Republican presidential contenders discussed the war in Afghanistan, a nuclear Iran and the Sino-American relationship.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 12, 2011August 23, 2017

Paul “No Plans” for Third Party Candidacy

The libertarian congressman could make life difficult for the Republican nominee if he runs as an independent.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 11, 2011January 1, 2020

Frontrunner Challenged: Romney Fails to Enthuse

The former Massachusetts governor is still on top, but conservatives aren’t warming up to him yet.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 10, 2011February 9, 2016

Newt Gingrich’s (Unlikely) Path to the Nomination

The Republican could struggle to convince voters that he has a radically new vision.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 7, 2011July 13, 2023

Posts navigation

Prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next

Regions

  • Balkans
  • Catalonia
  • Caribbean
  • Middle East
  • Scandinavia

Countries

  • France
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Spain
  • United States

Leaders

  • Biden
  • Macron
  • Meloni
  • Rutte
  • Sánchez

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Health Care
  • Housing
  • Migration
© 2025 Atlantic Sentinel
Home About Contact Links Privacy