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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2016

Politics
Watch President Obama’s speech on Trump’s election victory: full video and transcriptWatch President Obama’s speech on Trump’s election victory: full video and transcript
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Politics

Obama spoke about Hillary Clinton’s defeat.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Exit polls: a broad range of white people voted Trump for presidentExit polls: a broad range of white people voted Trump for president
Politics

A broad coalition of white Americans helped give Trump very narrow victories in a few key states.

By Brian Resnick and Sarah Frostenson
Politics
Clinton and Obama gave not-so-subtle warnings to Trump in their speeches todayClinton and Obama gave not-so-subtle warnings to Trump in their speeches today
Politics

“Rule of law.” “We are all equal.” “The American dream is big enough for everyone.”

By Andrew Prokop
World Politics
The countries that love America don’t trust Donald TrumpThe countries that love America don’t trust Donald Trump
World Politics

A poll of 15 countries shows how much the world fears the next president.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
“My heart literally hurts”: Muslims, women, and people of color on Donald Trump’s victory“My heart literally hurts”: Muslims, women, and people of color on Donald Trump’s victory
Politics

What’s it like to watch a man who insulted your culture get elected president of the United States? This is what it’s like.

By Vox First Person
Politics
President Obama to speak on the election results: what time and how to watch livePresident Obama to speak on the election results: what time and how to watch live
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Politics

It will be Obama’s first public statement since Donald Trump won the election.

By German Lopez
Politics
Meet President-elect Trump’s economic advisersMeet President-elect Trump’s economic advisers
Politics

These are the men — they’re all men — who are advising Donald Trump on the economy.

By Timothy B. Lee
World Politics
Donald Trump’s victory is part of a global white backlashDonald Trump’s victory is part of a global white backlash
World Politics

How racism and xenophobia is fueling a global far-right surge — one that got its biggest win yet.

By Zack Beauchamp
2016 Presidential Election
Hillary Clinton’s concession speech full transcript: 2016 presidential electionHillary Clinton’s concession speech full transcript: 2016 presidential election
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2016 Presidential Election

“We have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling.”

By Tara Golshan
2016 Presidential Election
After being mum on Trump, Canada’s Trudeau congratulates himAfter being mum on Trump, Canada’s Trudeau congratulates him
2016 Presidential Election

The Canadian prime minister has had few words about the brash populist for the entire campaign.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Why Trump won, explained in 727 wordsWhy Trump won, explained in 727 words
Politics

It was a narrow victory. But it’s devastating for the Democratic Party.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Low voter turnout in a few key states may have helped Donald TrumpLow voter turnout in a few key states may have helped Donald Trump
Politics

Many of Obama’s voters stayed home this time around.

By Brad Plumer
Politics
How to watch: Paul Ryan speaks after Donald Trump’s victoryHow to watch: Paul Ryan speaks after Donald Trump’s victory
Politics

Ryan supported Trump — and is one of the only men in America able to stop him.

By Jeff Stein