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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2016

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The Senate now has more women than ever beforeThe Senate now has more women than ever before
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We’re not at gender parity, but we’re getting closer.

By Sarah Kliff
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White nationalists are ecstatic about how the election is looking for Donald TrumpWhite nationalists are ecstatic about how the election is looking for Donald Trump
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What does this say about Trump?

By German Lopez
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Rudy Giuliani just favorably compared Trump to Andrew Jackson, a racist ethnic cleanserRudy Giuliani just favorably compared Trump to Andrew Jackson, a racist ethnic cleanser
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“This is the people beating the establishment.” That’s one way to put it.

By Emily Crockett
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One small sign of progress: the number of women of color in the Senate quadrupledOne small sign of progress: the number of women of color in the Senate quadrupled
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Americans voted three new members into this growing group.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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Hillary Clinton wins Nevada in 2016 presidential electionHillary Clinton wins Nevada in 2016 presidential election
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Clinton’s massive get-out-the-vote campaign and huge early-voting lead paid off.

By Dara Lind
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Canada’s immigration site is crashingCanada’s immigration site is crashing
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Thinking of moving to Canada? Apparently, you’re not alone.

By Julia Belluz
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How exit polls work: when they’re released, which states they cover, and what they meanHow exit polls work: when they’re released, which states they cover, and what they mean
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How exit polls could predict — or miss — the 2016 election.

By Dara Lind
2016 Presidential Election
The financial markets are freaking out right now as Trump pulls ever closerThe financial markets are freaking out right now as Trump pulls ever closer
2016 Presidential Election

No one expected this.

By Brad Plumer
2016 Presidential Election
James Carville: “If Trump wins... the Democratic party will have the least amount of power that I can ever remember”James Carville: “If Trump wins... the Democratic party will have the least amount of power that I can ever remember”
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2016 Presidential Election

“It’s hard to overestimate what this means,” he added.

By Brian Resnick
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Donald Trump wins Iowa, narrowing Hillary Clinton’s possible path to victoryDonald Trump wins Iowa, narrowing Hillary Clinton’s possible path to victory
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Trump is cleaning up the map.

By Andrew Prokop
2016 Presidential Election
Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in Georgia in 2016 presidential electionDonald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in Georgia in 2016 presidential election
2016 Presidential Election

Georgia’s biggest surprise was getting labeled a swing state at all.

By Dara Lind
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How Hillary Clinton could win 270 electoral votesHow Hillary Clinton could win 270 electoral votes
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Plan A, protect the firewall. Plan B, go for the diverse toss-up states.

By Andrew Prokop
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How Donald Trump could win 270 electoral votesHow Donald Trump could win 270 electoral votes
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He’s the underdog. But if he wins, here’s how it would likely look.

By Andrew Prokop
2016 Presidential Election
Donald Trump wins Florida, a must-win state for his campaignDonald Trump wins Florida, a must-win state for his campaign
2016 Presidential Election

The state is key to Trump’s hopes for the White House.

By Libby Nelson