who secured the democratic nomination?
Obama
What election year is the article about?
2012
Did Obama have opposition securing his nomination?
no
Who was competitive in the pools for the republicans?
Mitt Romney
Did Romney face opposition?
yes
Who secured the republican nomination?
Mitt Romney
Was foreign policy discussed in the campaigns?
yes
Who was Obama’s running mate?
Joe Biden
Who was elected to a second term?
Barack Obama and Joe Biden
What state is Romney the former governor of?
Massachusetts
Who was Romney’s running mate?
Paul Ryan
When did Romney secure his nomination?
early May
the campaign was marked by a sharp rise in what?
fundraising
What did the campaigns focus a lot on?
domestic issues
Were federal budget issues focused on?
yes
Was the Affordable care act discussed?
yes
Who were they trying to prevent from obtaining nuclear weapons?
Iran