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5:49pm

Tue November 6, 2012

5:47pm

Tue November 6, 2012
2012 Elections

Some States Called; Eyes On Crucial Swing States Amid Close Race

Originally published on Wed November 7, 2012 3:58 am

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Americans elected Barack Obama to a second term Tuesday, with the president capturing or on the verge of winning all of the key states that had been at the center of his hard-fought campaign against Republican Mitt Romney.

"Whether I earned your vote or not, I have listened to you," Obama said early Wednesday at a speech before thousands of supporters in Chicago. "I have learned from you. And you've made me a better president.

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5:29pm

Tue November 6, 2012
Politics

Seattle election night party guide

Still unsure how you want to spend your evening as the exit polls arrive? KPLU has you covered. We have aggregated multiple events around Seattle tonight, so take your pick or enjoy an evening of bar hopping around the city.

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4:51pm

Tue November 6, 2012
2012 Elections

Exit poll: Wash. state voters focus on economy

A look at preliminary results from exit polling in Washington state conducted by Edison Media Research for The Associated Press and television networks:

ECONOMY: Washington voters were focused on the economy with a majority calling it the top problem facing the country — though more voters say it's on the mend than think it's getting worse. Just over 1 in 5 say the economy is now excellent or good.

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