Nov. 14, 2016
Good morning from Washington, where politicos continue to examine the ramifications of Donald Trump's victory. Lee Edwards looks at the possibilities Trump's win provides for conservative goals, while Fred Lucas highlights what Trump said he would focus on in his first 100 days. Need another reason to back Obamacare repeal? Bob Moffit on how it's hurting taxpayers. Plus: Brad Bishop has a list of Obama executive actions Trump should move to quickly reverse, and Casey Mattox on how Trump's win shows a backlash against the left's extremism in recent years.
While Donald Trump would need Congress to appropriate money to fund his biggest campaign promise—building a wall across the southern border—he can act alone in other areas in deciding how to enforce immigration law.
The Democratic Party has become beholden to Planned Parenthood and the Human Rights Campaign, adopting a radical pro-abortion and anti-religious freedom agenda that leaves no opportunity for compromise.
This election may go down as a realigning election because it meets two key criteria: (1) A major political party has been seriously weakened, and (2) a new political leader with new ideas has acquired the reins of power.
Throughout the last eight years, we have seen the Obama administration continually abuse the power of the executive branch by issuing unconstitutional, unilateral executive actions to push its agenda.
Over the next 10 years, Obamacare will raise $832 billion in taxes, fees, and penalties.
During his campaign, Trump unveiled an ambitious 100-day plan, and with a Republican House and Senate, he'll be expected to execute much of it.
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