News Release — 6 November 2012
First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Congratulate President on Election Win
Salt Lake City —
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Tuesday:
We congratulate President Obama on winning a second term as President of the United States.
After a long campaign, this is now a time for Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.
We also commend Governor Romney for engaging at the highest level of our democratic process which, by its nature, demands so much of those who offer themselves for public service. We wish him and his family every success in their future endeavors.
After a long campaign, this is now a time for Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.
We also commend Governor Romney for engaging at the highest level of our democratic process which, by its nature, demands so much of those who offer themselves for public service. We wish him and his family every success in their future endeavors.
Barack Obama beats Mitt Romney to claim second term
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Barack Obama cheer after networks project he was reelected at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Picture: AFP Source: AFP
Barack Obama cheer after networks project he was reelected at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Picture: AFP Source: AFP
The Democrat headquarters in Chicago are celebrating wildly, while the Republican watch party in Boston is in stunned silence.
The President claimed the 270 electoral college votes he needed to win when the key swing state of Ohio, always predicted to tell the story of the election, carried him over the line.Counting has not yet ended and it seems the President will gather more than 300 votes to stamp this as an emphatic victory.
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Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney react to results in Boston, Massachusetts. Picture: AFPSource: AFP
Counting has not yet concluded in key urban areas of Florida, which are known to be Democrat heartlands. A loss in Florida would be humiliating for Mr Romney.
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A supporter reacts to voting results displayed on a television screen during Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's election night rally in Boston. Picture: APSource: AP
The Democrats will also retain their majority in the US Senate, and the Republicans will hold the lower house, meaning no changes to the status quo.Montana Votes
Mitt Romney supporter Loris Tangvik, centre, looking sombre as she watches the election results in Billings, Montana. Picture: APSource: AP
Mr Romney has likely gained North Carolina, but appears only scraping ahead in Virginia.
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