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The People Have Spoken: Change Must Start Now - Trump Defeats Clinton in Dramatic Finish to 2016 Race

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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.
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The People Have Spoken: Change Must Start Now - Trump Defeats Clinton in Dramatic Finish to 2016 Race

The People Have Spoken: Change Must Start Now


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.
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Trump Defeats Clinton in Dramatic Finish to 2016 Race


Republicans also maintained control of the House and the Senate, which could provide a boost for Trump's policy agenda.
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Key Numbers That Explain Trump's Win


Donald Trump earned roughly the same share of Hispanic voters as the GOP's 2012 nominee, Mitt Romney.
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Pot, Guns, and the Minimum Wage: Some Ballot Questions That Matter


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.
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Election Results Show There Is No One 'Hispanic' Vote


Cuban-Americans, for instance, castigated Hillary Clinton for supporting President Barack Obama's diplomatic opening to the Castro dictatorship.
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Flashback: 2 Ohio Counties, Red and Blue, Ready for Obama Era's End


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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