Gold is commonly viewed as a safe haven investment and is often used as a hedge against currency issues or an equity downturn. The price of gold acts more as a currency than an commodity, as it usually moves more in correlation with fiat currencies than with other commodities.
Obama defeated Romney, winning both the popular vote and the electoral college, with 332 electoral votes to Romney's 206. He became the eleventh President and third Democrat to win a majority of the popular vote more than once.
Obama defeated Romney, winning both the popular vote and the electoral college, with 332 electoral votes to Romney's 206. He became the eleventh President and third Democrat to win a majority of the popular vote more than once. November 10, 2012: The electoral outcomes of all 50 states and the District of Columbia have been definitively projected (the electoral outcome in Florida remained uncertain until November 10). 2  Obama won 332 electoral votes while Romney won 206 electoral votes.