UNITED STATES: Obama wins, as Democrats cement control

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  • Obama's winning coalition
  • State-by-state
  • Core supporters
  • Wealthy and poor
  • 'Culture wars' continue
  • Democrats' congressional gains
  • Strengthened majorities
  • Unusual successive victories
  • Post-election political environment
  • Obama's challenges
  • Managing expectations
  • Competing mandates
  • Alternative policy priorities

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