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*in general (perhaps due to GOTV efforts) more Democrats voted than Republicans, not only for President, but also in Senate and Congressional races, nationwide. (For example, the sum of all Democratic congressional votes cast were greater than the sum of all Republican votes.)

*in general (perhaps due to GOTV efforts) more Democrats voted than Republicans, not only for President, but also in Senate and Congressional races, nationwide. (For example, the sum of all Democratic congressional votes cast were greater than the sum of all Republican votes.)

*brutal primary season lasted longer than in prior election years due to SuperPAC funding of the other primary challengers, hurting both the final nominee and the Republican brand.

*brutal primary season lasted longer than in prior election years due to SuperPAC funding of the other primary challengers, hurting both the final nominee and the Republican brand.

*[[Michael Steele]] weakened Republican Party structure in the years important to building a strong base for the campaign.

*did well with an aggressive style in the first debate, but then inexplicably changed to a softer style that made him look weak.

*never overcame the [[Romney's 47 percent comment|47 percent comment]].

*never overcame the [[Romney's 47 percent comment|47 percent comment]].

*Walked right into the trap set by Candy Crowley and Barack Obama regarding "act of terror."  ("Please proceed, Governor.")

*Walked right into the trap set by Candy Crowley and Barack Obama regarding "act of terror."  ("Please proceed, Governor.")