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2016 Presidential Election

Coverage of the 2016 presidential election.

2016 Presidential Election
Republicans now control the presidency, the Senate, and the HouseRepublicans now control the presidency, the Senate, and the House
2016 Presidential Election

For the first time since 2007, Republicans will control both the executive and legislative branches of government.

By Sarah Frostenson
Science
In a devastating blow to the beverage industry, 4 cities passed soda taxesIn a devastating blow to the beverage industry, 4 cities passed soda taxes
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San Francisco, Oakland, Albany, and Boulder voted against soda in landslides.

By Julia Belluz
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Marijuana legalization won big on Election Day. It will keep winning.Marijuana legalization won big on Election Day. It will keep winning.
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Marijuana legalization is looking more and more inevitable with every election.

By German Lopez
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Donald Trump now has a whole country to govern, not just Breitbart NationDonald Trump now has a whole country to govern, not just Breitbart Nation
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To be a president for all Americans, he will have to disappoint his biggest fans.

By Dara Lind
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It’s now on America’s institutions — and the Republican Party — to check Donald TrumpIt’s now on America’s institutions — and the Republican Party — to check Donald Trump
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We’re about to see how strong the American system really is.

By Ezra Klein
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Hillary Clinton has conceded the election. Donald Trump will be our next president.Hillary Clinton has conceded the election. Donald Trump will be our next president.
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Media obsession with a bullshit email scandal helped Trump to the White HouseMedia obsession with a bullshit email scandal helped Trump to the White House
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America is not, it turns out, better than thisAmerica is not, it turns out, better than this
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The arc of the universe bends, for at least four years, away from justice.

By Dylan Matthews
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CNN’s Van Jones on Trump: “This was a white lash against a changing country”CNN’s Van Jones on Trump: “This was a white lash against a changing country”
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Jones captured how many minority Americans feel tonight.

By German Lopez
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Republicans have kept control of the SenateRepublicans have kept control of the Senate
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By Andrew Prokop
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The diverse coalition that backed Clinton knows it isn’t looking good — and they’re scaredThe diverse coalition that backed Clinton knows it isn’t looking good — and they’re scared
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Tens of thousands are expressing their terror on social media.

By German Lopez
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Donald Trump’s immigration policy, explained in 600 wordsDonald Trump’s immigration policy, explained in 600 words
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He told America exactly what he wanted to do. Don’t say you weren’t warned.

By Dara Lind
Live election results: It’s over. Republicans will control the Senate.
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By Sarah Frostenson and Jeff Stein
2016 Presidential Election
One tweet that explains why Donald Trump is shockingly close to winningOne tweet that explains why Donald Trump is shockingly close to winning
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The white working class is voting like other minority groups.

By Libby Nelson
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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
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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
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No one expected this.

By Brad Plumer
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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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“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
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Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in Georgia in 2016 presidential electionDonald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in Georgia in 2016 presidential election
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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
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Donald Trump wins Florida, a must-win state for his campaignDonald Trump wins Florida, a must-win state for his campaign
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The state is key to Trump’s hopes for the White House.

By Libby Nelson
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President-elect Donald Trump is suddenly a real possibilityPresident-elect Donald Trump is suddenly a real possibility
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Clinton’s firewall is holding. But Trump’s path to victory is open.

By Libby Nelson
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Photos: the faces of Democrat and Republican supporters tonightPhotos: the faces of Democrat and Republican supporters tonight
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The reactions couldn’t be more stark.

By Julia Belluz and Kainaz Amaria
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Donald Trump wins North Carolina, tipping a crucial swing state his wayDonald Trump wins North Carolina, tipping a crucial swing state his way
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Trump is marching forward.

By Andrew Prokop
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Hillary Clinton wins Colorado, keeping her hopes of victory aliveHillary Clinton wins Colorado, keeping her hopes of victory alive
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Clinton needed Colorado, and it’s looking like she got it.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Hillary Clinton wins Virginia, holding on to a swing state she desperately needsHillary Clinton wins Virginia, holding on to a swing state she desperately needs
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Clinton needed Virginia badly, and she eked out a win in the state.

By Jeff Stein
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Donald Trump wins Ohio, a state with demographics he bet on bigDonald Trump wins Ohio, a state with demographics he bet on big
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Enthusiasm over Trump defeats Hillary Clinton’s determined ground game.

By Tara Golshan
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6 plausible ways these election results could go totally off the rails6 plausible ways these election results could go totally off the rails
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A 269-269 tie. Rogue electors. A deadlocked Supreme Court. Dear god no.

By Brad Plumer
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Donald Trump wins Missouri, a state known for a strong white evangelical voteDonald Trump wins Missouri, a state known for a strong white evangelical vote
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Trump picks up the state.

By Tara Golshan
Explainers
Moving to Canada, explainedMoving to Canada, explained
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The reasons Americans want to move to Canada are the reasons it’s really hard to do it

By Dara Lind