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The 2012 US president election is set in a time of global economic uncertainty and political turmoil. Follow GlobalPost's coverage of not only how the election plays out across the United States, but also how it impacts the international community.

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Illinois goes convincingly for Romney
Romney’s win in Illinois could be a turning point in the long and bitter campaign.

DOBSON, North Carolina — Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney scored big in Illinois Tuesday night, putting even more daylight between himself and his closest rival, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum.

- Jean MacKenzie
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Romney triumphs in Puerto Rico
The front-runner scores big, with plenty of help from Santorum.
- Jean MacKenzie
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Some Democrats voted Newt in SC
A band of Democrats went out Saturday to try and derail the Republican primary.
- Jean MacKenzie
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The world according to Rick
On foreign policy, Santorum is all about Iran and very little else.
- Barry Neild
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Can Mitt Romney pass the “Duck Test”?
He may look like a nominee, walk and talk like one, but can he clinch the deal?
- Jean MacKenzie
2012 US Elections