The president increased his popularity with Latinos , the fastest growing segment of the population . Changes in the size of the youth vote and the white vote worked in Obama 's favor . The auto bailout helped Obama in Michigan , a crucial battleground . Romney failed to expand the map and lost in Pennsylvania and Minnesota .
The president increased his support with Latinos , the fastest growing segment of the population . Changes in the size of the youth vote and the white vote worked in Obama 's favor . The auto bailout helped Obama in Ohio , a crucial battleground . Romney failed to expand the map and lost in Pennsylvania and Minnesota .