Storified by Politics Now · Thu, Nov 15 2012 14:40:59

Romney reflects on his loss in call with campaign donors

Mitt Romney told his top donors Wednesday that his loss to President Obama was a disappointing result that neither he or his top aides ha...

#ObamaGifts @MaeveReston and I go inside Romney's conf call today. NYT: http://nyti.ms/RYkNiG LAT: http://lat.ms/UDSTNC

— Ashley Parker · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:23:20

When I walked outside on Christmas morning, my healthcare was wrapped in a giant bow, like in those Lexus commercials. #obamagifts

— Eliot Nelson · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:11:35

Could tweet but too busy opening my gifts from Obama

— luke_johnson · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:01:07

A mediocre Springsteen single #obamagifts

— Josh Greenman · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:10:41

With all this talk of gifts, now's a good time to recall that Mitt gave his campaign staff bonuses. For "performance." At not winning.

— Simon Maloy · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:00:47

#ObamaGifts -- just in time for the holiday shopping season!

— Matt Ortega · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:07:48

Bet Romney hates Santa Claus. That guy gives gifts to *everybody*. #obamagifts

— Joshua Green · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:35:34

Romney is right. I only voted for Gary Johnson because he gave me a Vespa.

— daveweigel · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:15:59

Look, Twitter, I am NOT EVER thinking about Mitt Romney again, and you can't make me. #obamagifts

— David Margolis · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:40:11

I don't know if Mitt believed what he said in the 47 percent video. But he does seem to have embraced it now.

— AdamSerwer · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:07:00

Wonder how Obama-Romney confab is going to go now that Romney told donors O won because of "gifts." via @maevereston: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-election-campaign-donors-20121114,0,5622330.story

— Matea Gold · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:38:19

Swap "gifts" with "policies that benefit them," and you can imagine Obama agreeing with everything Romney says here. http://nyti.ms/QepNTM

— Nick Confessore · Wed, Nov 14 2012 15:04:09

Romney basically took the implied message of the stories DRUDGE links to -- minorities are lazy and greedy -- and said it explicitly

— Judd Legum · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:08:22

Wonder if young women realize their votes were bought with free birth control, as Romney is now telling his donors: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-election-campaign-donors-20121114,0,5622330.story

— Alec MacGillis · Wed, Nov 14 2012 14:20:45

Storified by Politics Now · Tue, Oct 23 2012 08:00:00

This is the final joint appearance by Pres Obama and Mitt Romney. And the biggest audience either will have between now & election.

— Mark Knoller · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:25:37

6.5 million #debates tweets tonight, per @gov. Most-tweeted moment was #horsesandbayonets, at 105,767 tweets per minute.

— Liz Heron · Mon, Oct 22 2012 19:43:54

People watching this foreign policy debate looked at Mitt Romney and said "looks presidential." Debate won.

— Rory Cooper · Mon, Oct 22 2012 19:38:12

Romney using kid gloves ag Obama tonight--WHY?!

— Laura Ingraham · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:35:42

Romney is playing much nicer than Obama in this debate. Does he think he is on path to victory and doesn't want to risk it? #lynndebate

— The Fix · Mon, Oct 22 2012 19:05:55

Schieffer asks Mitt what he'd do in Syria - his answer doesn't differ from Obama's. He's for more leadership. Some position.

— Harold Meyerson · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:22:59

Romney is pretty good at continuing to talk when Obama tries to interrupt him. Best not to engage the interruptions. #lynndebate

— Aaron Blake · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:38:32

Emerging theme for Romney answers: "I agree with the president, but..." #lynndebate #2012

— Kasie Hunt · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:26:44

Romney short version: Strong strong strong strong strong. And firm. #debate

— Jon Healey · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:31:17

So far, Obama looks like the boxer whose trainer tells him the ONLY way to win is by knockout right before the last round. #debate

— Brad Dayspring · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:17:31

Obama, making up for a lack of aggression in Debate 1, seems intent on not only questioning Romney's foreign experience, but belittling him

— Jeff Zeleny · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:22:48

Obama clearly trying to stay aggressive about what he sees as Romney reversals of position

— Mike Memoli · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:14:47

Uh oh . . Obama's being condescending. Worse than interrupting. #sinkinghisbattleship

— Meghan Daum · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:44:48

POTUS non-verbal communication terrible tonight: scowl & stern not necessarily equates to strong.

— Rich Killion · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:36:58

The split screen is not President Obama's friend...

— Glenn Thrush · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:19:01

How many times will Obama use the phrase "commander in chief" to describe himself? A lot, my friends, a lot.

— jodikantor · Mon, Oct 22 2012 18:15:00

Storified by Politics Now · Tue, Sep 25 2012 14:06:26

At U.N., Obama condemns anti-U.S. protests, calls for patience

UNITED NATIONS -- During an appearance at the United Nations on Tuesday, President Obama condemned the deadly anti-American protests that...

Obama: "There's no video that justifies violence." Then stop talking about the damned pretextual video. #UNGA

— Michelle Malkin · Tue, Sep 25 2012 07:35:57

This is a pretty good speech but it doesn't really line up with what the US is actually doing in the region.

— AdamSerwer · Tue, Sep 25 2012 07:42:10

Obama's speech is all lecture, no action. talk, talk, talk talk.... What YOU should do. Not what AMERICA WILL DO.

— John Nolte · Tue, Sep 25 2012 07:41:39

And now for #Obama to blow off meeting with foreign leaders, speak to Clinton Intiative, then call it a day: http://ow.ly/dYCpQ

— Ken Shepherd · Tue, Sep 25 2012 07:53:24

Where was this @BrackObama call to end violence - oh, I don't know, when the violence was peaking?

— Seton Motley · Tue, Sep 25 2012 07:41:36

#Obama @abumuqawama I would agree. Not really a fan, but I did like that speech. Really first time he articulated ideas to my satisfaction

— Kat Mo · Tue, Sep 25 2012 08:08:44

Actually got chills from the transcript of Obama's UN speech. A rare articulation of the causes/effects of intolerance: http://www.juancole.com/2012/09/president-obamas-speech-to-the-un-general-assembly.html

— Daniel Dennis Jones · Tue, Sep 25 2012 11:29:48

Best line from Obama's UN speech: "...I accept that people are going to call me awful things...I will always defend their right to do so."

— Mohammad Alsuwaidan · Tue, Sep 25 2012 11:04:35

Obama's speech to the United Nations is fantastic. It takes precisely the right tone. It is the speech that... http://fb.me/1edky7nFM

— Mike Hudack · Tue, Sep 25 2012 11:22:40

This may be the best speech President Obama has ever given. I am stunned. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/09/25/remarks-president-un-general-assembly

— Zack Sigel · Tue, Sep 25 2012 12:49:21

Storified by Politics Now · Tue, Sep 25 2012 14:26:42

Mitt Romney pulls in $6 million at Beverly Hills fundraiser

Mitt Romney took in $6 million Saturday night at a Beverly Hills fundraiser, he said, as his backers tried to quell concern about the roc...

@realmtd @markos If #Romney becomes #President changes by the #FAA to put this signs above every window seat. http://pic.twitter.com/m1dHsiO3 · PR_uno

This is NOT satire. Mitt Romney thinks airplane windows should roll down. No, really. http://gaw.kr/QAbmnS

— Roger Ebert · Mon, Sep 24 2012 14:30:56

If airplane windows don't roll down, how does the pilot stick his head out the window to make sure his dog is okay? http://on.cc.com/Qee0T1

— Indecision · Mon, Sep 24 2012 11:18:39

Do you really want a president who doesn't know why plane windows don't roll down mid-flight? http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/09/24/1135824/-Mitt-Romney-wants-airplane-windows-to-roll-down-in-case-of-fire-so-people-can-breathe-more-easily

— Jed Lewison · Mon, Sep 24 2012 09:06:16

Hard to believe Romney knows so little about plane windows, given how often he looks down on the American people.

— Ana Marie Cox · Mon, Sep 24 2012 11:40:18

#DailyShow material "I don’t know why [airplane windows] don’t [roll down]. It’s a real problem" - Mitt Romney http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-beverly-hills-fundraiser-20120922,0,2317962.story

— Eric Hall · Mon, Sep 24 2012 12:48:23

Okay even kids know why airplane windows don't open http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-beverly-hills-fundraiser-20120922,0,2317962.story

— Blessedtowin · Mon, Sep 24 2012 13:00:36

"Romney, a 65-yo man with two advanced degrees, has no idea why they don't let you open airplane windows mid-flight" http://nym.ag/SrC7iQ

— Stefan Becket · Mon, Sep 24 2012 13:03:50

Surely Romney suggesting that airplane windows should roll down is a joke, right?

— Chris M. Collins · Mon, Sep 24 2012 13:31:18

I have to believe Romney was joking about airplane windows. Right?

— John Everett · Mon, Sep 24 2012 12:56:46

Seriously, though, we can all acknowledge that Romney's window joke had to be a joke, right?

— Matthew Reichbach · Mon, Sep 24 2012 11:14:51

It was only a matter of time before media bias came to the forefront of the 2012 presidential campaign. The Romney campaign, increasingly indignant over a perceived preference for President Obama, let loose (anonymously of course) in an article for Buzzfeed, reigniting the fight over the media.

Storified by Politics Now · Thu, Sep 13 2012 11:32:45

Romney's Team Turns On The Press

DULLES, Va. - As Mitt Romney finishes his second week of dismal news coverage - with slipping polls and a combustible international crisi...

Romney's top aides tell me the press has turned on them, and they don't expect objective coverage anymore http://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/romneys-team-turns-on-the-press

— McKay Coppins · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:33:55

*blink* RT @BuzzFeedAndrew: Romney's top aides say press has turned on them and they no longer expect fair coverage. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/romneys-team-turns-on-the-press

— Chris Geidner · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:38:12

Good way for conservatives to combat liberal media bias: pursue serious journalism careers.

— NickBaumann · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:57:28

Condescending #derp RT @NickBaumann Good way for conservatives to combat liberal media bias: pursue serious journalism careers.

— CJ Ciaramella · Thu, Sep 13 2012 10:19:02

"Liberal media bias" is code for strength through whining. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/romneys-team-turns-on-the-press

— Jesse Taylor · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:54:14

If there lives a politician of EITHER party who believes the press adequately covers them in all their glory or properly shows (1 of 2)

— Mark Z. Barabak · Thu, Sep 13 2012 10:17:53

The opposition to be the guttersnapes they so obviously are, pls step forward. I'd like to meet you (2 of 2)

— Mark Z. Barabak · Thu, Sep 13 2012 10:18:17

My point isn't that Republicans don't have legitimate gripes w/the press. I'm saying that most Rs have a fine relationship w/media anyway.

— Alex Burns · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:56:16

What's more, if you think that severe media bias is standing in the way of your campaign, you should probably say it on the record.

— Alex Burns · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:49:56

Problem with Team Romney blaming the media: if the press is biased, isn't that an issue many Republicans have faced and won anyway?

— Alex Burns · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:47:39

Problem with saying the Romney camp "turned on" the press, is that it implies the Romney camp at one point cooperated with the press

— Alex Burns · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:42:58

Wow RT @aburnspolitico: Problem with Team Romney blaming media: if press is biased, isn't that an issue many [GOP] have faced & won anyway?

— kirsten powers · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:51:35

@CitizenCohn @aburnspolitico no, of course not! why would overwhelmingly negative coverage suggest any bias! Perish the thought!

— John Podhoretz · Thu, Sep 13 2012 10:02:41

A dozen ways a lie --> MT @aburnspolitico: My point isn't that Republicans don't have legitimate gripes w/the press.

— John Nolte · Thu, Sep 13 2012 10:03:45

@aburnspolitico It was once just bias. It has morphed into a state run media. The fact that you relish in it is pretty disgusting.

— thdarius · Thu, Sep 13 2012 09:59:19

Even though Bill Clinton spoke nearly twice as long as anticipated, deviating sharply from his planned remarks, his spirited speech in support of President Obama's first term whipped up plenty of praise, and scorn, from the punditry ignoring the NFL season opener happening at the same time.

Storified by Politics Now · Thu, Sep 06 2012 10:43:13

Clinton's TPM peak tonight was higher than @MittRomney's last week (14,289), but lower than @MichelleObama's last night (28,003). #DNC2012

— Twitter Government · Wed, Sep 05 2012 20:40:22

Secretary Clinton watching Bill Clinton's speech from her stop in Timor Leste. (Photo Nick Merrill) http://twitpic.com/arn7rh · cbsMcCormick

Bill Clinton: "I want to nominate a man who's cool on the outside, but who burns for America on the inside." #DNC2012

— jennifer bendery · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:36:50

Clinton calls GOP narrative an "alternate universe." #DNC2012

— Aaron Blake · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:38:36

Clinton:"Heck he even appointed Hillary" -- loudest applause so far #DNC2012

— Jessica Taylor · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:47:11

"No one could have repaired this economy in just four years." - Bill Clinton

— Norah O'Donnell · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:56:51

"Are you listening in Michigan and Ohio and all around the country?" <-- Not in Clinton's prepared remarks #DNC2012

— Chris Geidner · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:59:31

Wow...10:35. First time ever Bill Clinton was on time? #DNC2012

— Craig Stevens · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:36:12

Near minute-long standing O for Bill Clinton in Charlotte, in a state that he never carried. #DNC2012

— Jon Healey · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:36:17

He's ad libbing again -- as we used to say in the press corps, he's a textual deviant. #DNC2022

— Doyle McManus · Wed, Sep 05 2012 20:15:57

Clinton is trying the shame the current crop of Rs by comparing them to Rs of the past. #killingwithkindness

— James Oliphant · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:42:31

Elizabeth stole Teddy from the GOP, Clinton's claiming Ike, Ronnie and W.

— David Horsey · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:43:31

By the way, Bill Clinton (born 8/19/46) is only seven months older than Mitt Romney (born 3/12/47).

— Patricia Zengerle · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:44:38

Clinton is hitting a LOT of national security buttons and foriegn policy in general, an obvious contrast to the GOP convention last week

— john r stanton · Wed, Sep 05 2012 19:49:02

Yes, it's 11:01 and we're still going. You do not book Springsteen and expect him to play a short set.

— James Poniewozik · Wed, Sep 05 2012 20:01:29

RT @lisafleisher: This is actually Bill Clinton's pitch for a job at PolitiFact

— PolitiFact · Wed, Sep 05 2012 20:16:28

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Michelle Obama delivered the closing speech of Democratic National Convention's first day Tuesday, warmly trumpeting her husband's qualifications for office while sending more than a few knives in Mitt Romney's direction. But was Twitter impressed with her remarks, or did her address fall flat?

Storified by Politics Now · Wed, Sep 05 2012 15:07:50

P090412PS-0695 · The White House

The end of @MichelleObama's speech drove 28,003 Tweets-per-minute at its peak. @MittRomney peaked at 14,289 TPM at #GOP2012.

— Twitter for News · Tue, Sep 04 2012 20:15:53

I want to be like Michelle Obama when I grow up. #dnc2012

— Dr. Jill Biden · Tue, Sep 04 2012 19:31:15

After hearing all of those inspiring speakers last night, I am fired up and ready to go! #dnc2012 #prouddemocrats

— Emily Gold · Wed, Sep 05 2012 06:50:19

It's a honor to be a black woman, knowing we have @MichelleObama as a positive example!! #DNC2012 @MichelleObama

— Natelle' C. · Tue, Sep 04 2012 19:50:31

Michelle Obama made me so darn proud to be an American! <3 I freaking cried! <3

— Sofia Siraj · Tue, Sep 04 2012 20:11:21

DAMN. DAMN. Imagine how much you could accomplish if Michelle Obama was your life coach.

— Alix · Tue, Sep 04 2012 20:06:00

I'm running on pure adrenaline today. Stayed up til 3:30 watching my #FLOTUS on DVR and cried real tears. Her regalness is unmatched.

— Chris Mick · Wed, Sep 05 2012 06:41:31

After hearing Michelle Obama speak, it made me feel like I can do anything ..All things are possible if you have good faith and a good heart

— Shacquayvia Jenkins · Tue, Sep 04 2012 20:10:04

The most remarkable part of #MichelleObama's speech tonight was that she wrote it. #DNC2012

— Patty Guerra · Tue, Sep 04 2012 20:08:52

Michelle Obama's speech probably tops any of the speeches at the #rnc from 2012 and 2008 combined. #dnc2012

— Àfzàl · Tue, Sep 04 2012 20:12:54

@MichelleObama always speaks with such sincerity im just inspired by her grace & charm. #CNN #DNC2012 @andersoncooper

— Missing person · Tue, Sep 04 2012 19:46:06

Whatever your political view, you gotta be a hard hearted soul to say Michelle Obama didnt bring a great speach on what America is....

— Terrence N Bailey · Tue, Sep 04 2012 20:03:49

MICHELLE OBAMA IS HITTING EVERY TOPIC THAT THE ROMNEY FOOLS DIDN'T EVEN MENTIONED!!!! #OBAMAS CARE

— Steven Rhinox Lewis · Tue, Sep 04 2012 20:03:49

Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.), who is currently running against incumbent Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill in a tightly-contested race, was asked if he supports abortion in instances of rape Sunday. His answer, that pregnancy would not occur in "legitimate rape," set off a political firestorm.

Storified by Politics Now · Mon, Aug 20 2012 11:07:43

No, this isn't from @TheOnion. #MO Senate candidate Todd Akin: Victims Of ‘Legitimate Rape’ Don’t Get Pregnant http://bit.ly/NaiTNz #wow

— Planned Parenthood · Sun, Aug 19 2012 13:18:04

"To be clear, all of us understand that rape can result in pregnancy & I have great empathy for all victims. I regret misspeaking."- Todd

— Todd Akin · Sun, Aug 19 2012 16:42:29

Akin Statement on "Jaco Report" Interview

"As a member of Congress, I believe that working to protect the most vulnerable in our society is one of my most important responsibiliti...

Getting rid of Planned Parenthood funding. Narrowing the definition of rape. "Legitimate rape." Today's GOP is dangerously wrong for women.

— The Democrats · Mon, Aug 20 2012 08:01:14

Paul Ryan praised his colleague Todd Akin during Akin's primary: "Exactly the kind of leadership America needs." http://j.mp/P9hW3Q

— The Democrats · Mon, Aug 20 2012 09:15:36

Our fastest growing petition ever! Denounce Todd Akin ----> http://dems.me/NUuMDH #Akin #LegitimateRape

— DCCC · Mon, Aug 20 2012 09:31:37

As a woman & former prosecutor who handled 100s of rape cases,I'm stunned by Rep Akin's comments about victims this AM http://bit.ly/NahiHz

— Claire McCaskill · Sun, Aug 19 2012 12:28:50

Total mentions of Todd Akin today: MSNBC (24), CNN (16), Fox News (2) http://thkpr.gs/QT6CZ0

— ThinkProgress · Mon, Aug 20 2012 10:10:32

I understand that Scott Brown wants to pretend Rep Akin is an isolated individual, but he's clearly in line with the GOP agenda. #masen

— Elizabeth Warren · Mon, Aug 20 2012 09:57:07

McCaskill: Akin 'legitimate rape' comment a 'gut check' for voters

Missouri Rep. Todd Akin, a conservative Republican running for the U.S. Senate, quickly backed off comments he made Sunday when he told a...

Todd Akin's remarks about "legitimate rape" were inexcusable, insulting and embarrassing to the GOP. #mosen

— Sarah Steelman · Mon, Aug 20 2012 04:31:41

I found Todd Akin’s comments about rape victims outrageous and way over the line. He needs to apologize.

— Scott P. Brown · Mon, Aug 20 2012 06:51:14

Todd Akin should be replaced with a candidate that can win. It's time. Missouri GOP must act quickly.

— Richard Grenell · Mon, Aug 20 2012 08:53:05

Todd Akin’s statements are reprehensible and inexcusable. He should step aside today for the good of the nation.

— Ron Johnson · Mon, Aug 20 2012 09:11:02

Akin should put good of GOP first and resign nomination now after his idiotic comment. Senate control too important.

— mike murphy · Mon, Aug 20 2012 06:13:17

Rep. Akin's comments were so far beyond wrong. He should step aside in #MOSEN

— Adam Hasner · Mon, Aug 20 2012 08:45:32

The last primaries until April 24, the trio of Wisconsin, Maryland and D.C. have all polled in favor of Mitt Romney, leading many to assume that tonight's results will give the former Massachusetts governor a clean sweep over Rick Santorum. Stay tuned for updates as the results roll in tonight.

Storified by Politics Now · Tue, Apr 03 2012 18:31:23

Mitt Romney

Exit polls: Evangelicals less of a factor in Maryland, Wisconsin

Nicole Newberry casts her vote with her children at a polling place on April 3, 2012 in Pewaukee, Wis.

With the focus on Wisconsin tonight, here are 3 counties to watch, via @fivethirtyeight: http://nyti.ms/Hd8aJN

— NYTimes The Caucus · Tue, Apr 03 2012 17:24:51

RT @thelastword: Mitt Romney is the projected winner of both the Washington D.C. and Maryland GOP primaries, according to @NBCNews.

— MSNBC TV · Tue, Apr 03 2012 17:06:52

@RickSantorum is speaking from Mars (PA) trying to convince audience we're "at halftime" in the primaries. #Whatever

— Scott W. Graves · Tue, Apr 03 2012 18:17:04

Mitt Romney wins Maryland GOP primary

Reporting from Washington - Mitt Romney has won the Maryland primary, The Associated Press projected, winning handily in a state where th...

Text I received from CNN: "Breaking News: Early Wisconsin exit polls show Mitt Romney doing better among higher-earners; rural voters prefer Rick Santorum." How strange that Wisconsin would vote EXACTLY THE SAME AS EVERY OTHER STATE. Quite breaking, indeed.

— Brian Underwood · Tue, Apr 03 2012 17:48:52

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (AP) - Romney wins Maryland Republican presidential primary.

— Mike Memoli · Tue, Apr 03 2012 17:02:15

Regardless of their vote, 83% of #WIPrimary voters predict Romney will be GOP nominee; 11% Sant., 3% Ging., 2% Paul in prelim data

— Washington Post poll · Tue, Apr 03 2012 16:47:48

Wisconsin primary could mark general election pivot point

Yes, there are 19 states holding primaries after today, including the two biggest delegate prizes, Texas and California. But it's the thr...

Romney addresses 'out of touch' label, federal budget in Wisconsin

Reporting from Washington- With polls showing him comfortably ahead one day before the Wisconsin Republican primary, frontrunner Mitt Rom...

It's the first time Maryland has a consequential primary in years - so why is turnout expected to be so low? http://lat.ms/HcJZAr

— Politics Now · Tue, Apr 03 2012 08:20:26

Rick-Santorum-at-Riverside-Brewery-012 · jehlke55

With the Republican National Convention approaching, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and even Ron Paul are vying for delegates in the complicated Illinois primary. Out of the state's 69 delegates, 54 will be up for grabs Tuesday, with Santorum only eligible for 44 of those.

Storified by Politics Now · Tue, Mar 20 2012 19:00:34

Latimes

Mitt Romney wins Illinois presidential primary

Mitt Romney scored a decisive victory over Rick Santorum in the Illinois primary on Tuesday, tightening his grip on the Republican front-...

Illinois GOP Primary - Los Angeles Times

A map of results from the 2012 GOP nomination contest in Illinois

No one's going to beat Romney. That Nigerian Prince is never going to wire you the money. Pull yourself together. Time to move on.

— pourmecoffee · Tue, Mar 20 2012 18:08:04

Record low voter turnout in Chicago http://trib.in/GCRgXh

— Chicago Tribune · Tue, Mar 20 2012 16:42:32

#ILprimary voters were 98 percent white, according to exit polls http://huff.to/GBpqJd

— HuffPost Politics · Tue, Mar 20 2012 17:07:15

Random: Romney, Santorum, and Newt each have one more postgraduate degree than Obama.

— Dan Munz · Tue, Mar 20 2012 18:52:41

Illinois Exit Polls: Romney Gains in Relatability

An improved sense that he understands voters’ problems gave Mitt Romney hope in today’s Illinois Republican primary, as did a less religi...

Exit polls showing 71% of the Illinois turnout is suburban vote - a very good sign for Team Romney.

— John Avlon · Tue, Mar 20 2012 15:32:08

For live results of the congressional races in Illinois, head over to the @chicagotribune http://lat.ms/GBCVHW

— Politics Now · Tue, Mar 20 2012 17:10:00

A look at the voters in the Illinois Republican primary

When it comes to Illinois politics, nothing is simple. As voters hit the polls today in the state’s primary, for instance, they hav...

For the true dorks, tonight isn't about Romney/Santorum -- it's #IL16, #IL02, #IL08, #IL10, #IL12 and #IL13

— Jessica Taylor · Tue, Mar 20 2012 16:44:59

"Absolutely, Mitt Romney gets a raw deal from the pundits." Politico Live meta-coverage is KILLING IT.

— Ana Marie Cox · Tue, Mar 20 2012 17:18:36

Sound smart -- read @FixAaron's preview of the key congressional primaries in Illinois today. http://ow.ly/9LUui

— The Fix · Tue, Mar 20 2012 11:18:38

Check out the Post's live blog for exit poll results and stories from today's #ILpolitics primary http://bit.ly/GAWR38

— Washington Post poll · Tue, Mar 20 2012 14:51:38

Romney with a 95% chance to win Illinois based on the polls there. http://nyti.ms/w4vBcs

— Nate Silver · Mon, Mar 19 2012 06:16:06

Here's the (fake!) news story the Romney camp glumly assumes they'll read after winning tonight http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedpolitics/romney-loses-illinois-by-winning-santorum-triumph

— Ben Smith · Tue, Mar 20 2012 11:15:05