The Hill Articles: November 6, 2012

Virginia votes: Romney, Obama campaigns predict a commonwealth win Exit polls show voters lean toward GOP compared to 2008 Freddie Mac clears profit for a second straight quarter Obama posts get-out-the-vote message on Reddit Mitt Romney: ‘I feel like we put it all on the field’ Gallup: Democrats, Republicans divided on state of economy Both campaigns predict victory Israeli think tank simulates war game after Iran strike Report: US recruiting Libyan militia members for new counterterrorism force Poll closing times: Key presidential, Senate, House states Ron Paul: Only winner this Election Day will be ‘the status quo’ Both presidential camps predict victory as voters flock to the polls Rep. Cole calls on DOD to revamp system for mailing military ballots More people talking Obama than Romney on social media Pelosi’s home in Calif. burglarized EPA eases fuel delivery rules to address New Jersey supply shortage Man revived after his breathing stops while voting Endangered Utah Democrat condemns ‘extreme elements’ in both parties Spirit Airlines ad: ‘Romney wins’ NJ senators thank EPA for easing fuel shipping rules to aid storm recovery Housing market showing sustained improvement Report: Pandora sues ASCAP for lower music licensing fees Sandy shows costs of climate change Fox News reporters gear up for long election night with soda, Ring Dings, steak House panel subpoenas pharmacy chief over meningitis scare US scolds ally South Sudan over expulsion of UN human rights official Biden dodges question on presidential run Google’s Brin: ‘I am dreading today’s elections’ Obama thinks he can do ‘Gangnam Style’ Obama shoots hoops in Election Day tradition Rasmussen: ‘I have no idea who’s going to win’ Election results will render verdict on influence of high-profile super-PACs AFL-CIO poll: Ohio union support for Obama up from 2008 Report: Pakistan pushes back on sanctions against Haqqani Network Chris Christie and the Republican future GOP lawmakers request investigation into Obama administration’s student loan program NJ Gov. Christie lashes out at ‘know-nothing’ Romney staffers Democrats in red states stress Obama’s popular vote, local campaigns Sevin Elekdag and Metodija Koloski: The US can help end extremism in Greece Obama recognized importance of Asia early on Study finds 22 percent of voters have revealed their picks on social media Ryan on long race: ‘I’m running on empty’ Obama makes calls at a Chicago polling station, congratulates Romney on campaign Federal data: US petroleum imports headed below 40 percent Rep. Cummings: ‘Unfair’ treatment of Obama fueling black voter turnout Syrian opposition says US-backed revamping proposal would prolong Assad’s hold on power Top-secret members of Congress go crazy for bipartisan cupcakes Change in law necessary to address HIV discrimination Heller says he needs Obama voters to win Senate seat American Suzuki files for bankruptcy, withdraws from U.S. car market Bullying and using employees for political purposes is objectionable Afghans say no negotiations with Haqqani Network Report: Libyans worry that Benghazi attack could cost Obama reelection Biden makes unannounced visit in Ohio Senate candidate Al Gore Jr. has lots to talk about with same-named former VP Rep. Buerkle, Dem candidate agree ballots should be impounded in close NY race Hillicon Valley’s guide to Election Day US financial industry frets over Europe eyeing financial trade tax Chrysler official: Workers given day off to vote Obama touts 2008 win in Carolina in pressing supporters to vote House prayer: Respect people who ‘vote for someone else’ Gingrich: Obama’s health law will resemble Sandy response Paul Ryan votes in Wisconsin Rep. Clyburn: Pelosi can keep top House Dem post after election ‘if she wants to’ Enough of Romney’s ‘fuzzy math’ Etiquette expert weighs in on proper way for Biden to accept compliments Sen. Portman: Obama has ‘the Boss’ but GOP has ‘the passion’ The great mandate of 2012 Let us save our once-great nation, and vote today Rasmussen poll: Romney leads Obama 49-48 nationwide Jackson Jr. not expected to hold election victory party Poll finds Obama holding 3-point edge nationally at 50-47 Romney votes ahead of last-minute Election Day visits to Ohio, Pa. Tomorrow’s headline: Romney Wins! Republicans take control of Congress! President Obama has kept US-Israel relations strong News bites: NJ email voting hits snags How to follow the election on social media Public investments helped pave the information superhighway Axelrod says Obama has Election Day edge, touts ‘cold, hard data’ News bites: Election Day Tuesday’s global agenda: Election Day Gibbs: Obama in strong position to win undecided voters on Election Day News bites: Sandy throws obstacles in path of voters News bites: The end is here Portman: ‘Terrific’ to have Romney campaign on Election Day Biden votes in Del., jokes he might be on ballot again in future Final Ohio Poll shows Romney, Obama in virtual dead heat Voters set to deliver verdict after grueling presidential campaign 10 insiders with a lot riding on the result Democrats concede Republican majority could get bigger in the House Campaigns use secretive ethics process as weapon against opponents Transportation veteran suits up Business, labor groups spent big in 2012 cycle on ad wars for Senate control Lure of taking majority hasn’t spurred Senate Republicans to out-raise Dems Dems see slight edge in race for Senate MORNING READ First-ever tie in Dixville Notch’s midnight vote Obama ends his last campaign in Iowa Romney to NH crowd: ‘All the way to victory’ Romney, Obama talk sports in dueling MNF interviews Head of United Auto Workers alleges ‘dirty tricks’ by Romney camp in Ohio Snapshot: The crucial swing states The Hill’s Election Night Guide Christie adviser denies report of turning down Romney event invitation Bottom Line The mantle of victory What we have learned Prediction: Romney 325, Obama 213 Closing argument