Nov. 9, 2016
Donald Trump surprised the world with a stunning victory in the U.S. presidential election. Senate Republicans successfully defended their majority. With the GOP keeping the U.S. House, Republicans will have control of the legislative and executive branches in January. The Daily Signal is helping you cut through the clutter to understand what's really important this morning. Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint says it was a sound rejection of failed liberal policies. Reporters Kelsey Harkness, Leah Jessen, Fred Lucas, Melissa Quinn, and Josh Siegel have the election news you need to know. You won't want to miss our live show at 10 a.m. EST.
The American people soundly rejected the failed liberal policies of Hillary Clinton and the broken legacy of President Barack Obama, writes Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint.
Republicans also maintained control of the House and the Senate, which could provide a boost for Trump's policy agenda.
Donald Trump earned roughly the same share of Hispanic voters as the GOP's 2012 nominee, Mitt Romney.
The measures range from legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, on the ballot in nine states, to increases in the minimum wage—on the ballot in four.
Cuban-Americans, for instance, castigated Hillary Clinton for supporting President Barack Obama’s diplomatic opening to the Castro dictatorship.
Back in July, The Daily Signal talked to people about the election at two Ohio county fairs. Their attitudes and answers foreshadowed Trump's victory.
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