AFP Looks Back on the 2012 US Election Campaign

The 2012 US election campaign has had its share of memorable moments, from the topsy-turvy Republican primary battle to the heated presidential debates. AFP looks back on those moments.

Published

5 months ago

Categories

US

Topics

US Politics, United States

People

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Bill Clinton, Herman Cain, Michelle Bachmann

Places

United States of America

Transcript

SHOTLIST: STRATHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE, JUNE 2, 2011, SOURCE: CBS **RESTRICTIONS: NO RESALE for non editorial purposes No Japan No Free over the air broadcasters in Australia No US cable news outlets, free over the air networks or stations, their websites and their mobile phone services
 - Mitt Romney launches his presidential campaign COLUMBUS, OHIO, MAY 5, 2012, SOURCE: US POOL **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** - Obama kicks off reelection campaign WATERLOO, IOWA, JUNE 27, 2011, SOURCE: CBS **RESTRICTIONS: NO RESALE for non editorial purposes No Japan No Free over the air broadcasters in Australia No US cable news outlets, free over the air networks or stations, their websites and their mobile phone services
 **NOTE SOUND DISTORTED AS INCOMING** - Michelle Bachmann launches her campaign LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES. OCTOBER 19, 2011, SOURCE: AFPTV - Herman Cain suspends his campaign MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, JANUARY 10, 2012, SOURCE: AFPTV - Romney wins New Hampshire CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, SEPTEMBER 4 TO 6, 2012, SOURCE: POOL ** NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** - Barack Obama walking on stage and hugging Bill Clinton (Sep 5) BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, MAY 17, 2012 (ACCORDING TO MOTHER JONES): EXCERPT OF A VIDEO OF A PRIVATE FUNDRAISER FOR MITT ROMNEY, SOURCE: MOTHER JONES **MANDATORY CREDIT TO MOTHER JONES** **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** SOUNDBITE Mitt Romney (man), Republican Presidential candidate (English, 13 sec): "There are 47 percent who are with him [Barack Obama], who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it." NEW YORK, JANUARY 20, 2012, SOURCE: US POOL **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** - Obama singing Al Green at the Apollo NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, AUGUST 11, 2012, SOURCE: POOL **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** - VAR of Ryan and Romney on stage RICHMOND, VA, MAY 5, 2012, SOURCE: AFPTV - Obama walks onstage on the first day of his reelection campaign HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 16, 2012, SOURCE: US POOL **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** - Romney during debate - Excerpt of the debate on Libya. Romney says Obama never called the attacks an act of terror. Obama tells Romney to "check the transcript." BRIGANTINE, NEW JERSEY, OCTOBER 31, 2012, SOURCE: POOL **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** - Barack Obama talking with storm victims - Obama gives woman a hug BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 6, 2012, SOURCE: POOL **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** - Romney conceding the election CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 6, 2012, SOURCE: POOL **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** - VAR of Obama's acceptance speech - Barack Obama, Michelle, Sasha and Malia on stage on election night --------------------------------------- NO AFP TEXT STORY