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Election moves into rearview as Trump team dives into transition – politics live Election moves into rearview as Trump team dives into transition – politics live
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.@FLOTUS did the #MannequinChallenge with the Cavs— pic.twitter.com/rfZ254EwsT
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O'Malley 'taking hard look' at DNC post
Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley, he of the miserably failed 2016 presidential bid, acknowledges speculation around his taking the reins of the Democratic national committee and says he’s “taking a hard look”:
Since the election, I have been approached by many Democrats who believe our party needs new leadership. I’m taking a hard look at DNC Chair because I know how badly we need to reform our nominating process, articulate a bold progressive vision, recommit ourselves to higher wages and a stronger middle class, and return to our roots as a nationwide, grassroots party.
Other names being batted around include representative Keith Ellison, Bernie Sanders’ stalwart congressional ally; and Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor and Democratic national committee chair during Obama’s first election.
(Folks, I was kidding when i said Dodd.)
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But... the polling averages... in Wisconsin... had Clinton six points ahead... and the state hasn’t voted for a Republican since Reagan...
Trump won Wisconsin by 1% or 27,257 votes.
There are people in WI who voted for a black man whose middle name is Hussein, a lesbian Democrat, and...Trump:https://t.co/rB4AREFSDM
these 13 counties voted Trump, Obama twice, Scott Walker 3 times, Tammy Baldwin '12 and Ron Johnson '16. mostly rural plus Racine, Winnebago pic.twitter.com/drHtiorZ4o
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Trump tower: coffee and food runs
The pool sends this:
Various staff has been up and down over the last couple of hours -- mostly coffee or food runs. At 12:12p Eric Trump was spotted leaving the building while talking on the phone.
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The increasingly complete, county-by-county election results are here for your perusal, including some of our thumbnail guides to the electoral dynamics of each state, which now we’re wondering, how did those stand up?
Of Florida we wrote, “if Clinton beats Trump by more than 30 in Miami-Dade, look out.”
Clinton won Miami-Dade by 29.6 points.
Of Pennsylvania: “watch whether Clinton can improve on Obama’s 2012 performance in the Philly ’burbs: Bucks county (Obama +1.2%) and Chester county (Romney 0.5%). Also, where is Clinton in old-coal Luzerne county (Obama won by 4.9%)?”
Clinton won Bucks by 0.6 points.
Clinton won Chester by 9.3 points.
Trump won Luzerne by 19.6 points.
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Investigation underway after 2 racist signs posted above water fountains at Florida high school
Here’s a local WFTV9 report from Jacksonville, Florida (where Trump underperformed past Republican candidates but still won the county by 1.5%):
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - School leaders are investigating after two racist signs, one reading “colored” and one reading “whites only,” were posted above two water fountains at First Coast High School.
A picture of the signs was posted on social media and shared with Action News Jax on Thursday evening. We reached out to Duval County Public Schools to get more information.
DCPS spokesperson Laureen Ricks sent Action News Jax the following statement:
“School is investigating, but it appears to be a prank. Staff immediately removed the notes once it was brought to their attention.”
This picture is sparking outrage. It was taken at First Coast HS & the school district's spokesperson is calling it a prank @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/RYc0LCGUFX
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White House officials say President Barack Obama is prepared to spend his final major foreign trip talking about Donald Trump, the AP reports:White House officials say President Barack Obama is prepared to spend his final major foreign trip talking about Donald Trump, the AP reports:
Obama leaves Monday for a six-day trip to Greece, Germany and Peru. In Greece, he’ll tour the Parthenon, give a speech about globalization and meet with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (TSEE’-prahs).Obama leaves Monday for a six-day trip to Greece, Germany and Peru. In Greece, he’ll tour the Parthenon, give a speech about globalization and meet with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (TSEE’-prahs).
Obama in Germany will meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel and with a group of European leaders. He’ll attend an Asia economic summit in Peru.Obama in Germany will meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel and with a group of European leaders. He’ll attend an Asia economic summit in Peru.
The trip was imagined as a goodbye tour and a chance to bolster support for Obama’s agreements on Iran’s nuclear program, trade and climate change.The trip was imagined as a goodbye tour and a chance to bolster support for Obama’s agreements on Iran’s nuclear program, trade and climate change.
But deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes says Obama expects to face questions about how Trump’s election affects those deals. Trump has vowed to renegotiate or withdraw from those deals.But deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes says Obama expects to face questions about how Trump’s election affects those deals. Trump has vowed to renegotiate or withdraw from those deals.
Read further.Read further.
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Trump’s team is discussing ways to punish disloyal Republicans, Politico reports:Trump’s team is discussing ways to punish disloyal Republicans, Politico reports:
Donald Trump has 70 days to build a government and figure out how to run it, but some of his allies are spending the early days of his transition plotting revenge against those they believe slighted Trump — and them.Donald Trump has 70 days to build a government and figure out how to run it, but some of his allies are spending the early days of his transition plotting revenge against those they believe slighted Trump — and them.
Since Trump’s shocking upset victory in Tuesday’s presidential election, several people who worked on his team have discussed ways to punish Republicans who were hostile to the New York billionaire’s anti-establishment campaign, including blocking them from administration or transition posts, or lucrative consulting work, according to a handful of people involved in the conversations. [...]Since Trump’s shocking upset victory in Tuesday’s presidential election, several people who worked on his team have discussed ways to punish Republicans who were hostile to the New York billionaire’s anti-establishment campaign, including blocking them from administration or transition posts, or lucrative consulting work, according to a handful of people involved in the conversations. [...]
“My phone is ringing off the hook with people who were on the outs asking how they can get into Trump world,” said one operative who worked with Trump’s campaign. “I’m telling them there is no f---ing way they’re getting inside.”“My phone is ringing off the hook with people who were on the outs asking how they can get into Trump world,” said one operative who worked with Trump’s campaign. “I’m telling them there is no f---ing way they’re getting inside.”
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Obama speaks at a Veterans’ Day service:Obama speaks at a Veterans’ Day service:
POTUS: "Whenever you doubt that courage and goodness and selflessness is possible, then stop and look to a veteran." https://t.co/TTd3d3XfECPOTUS: "Whenever you doubt that courage and goodness and selflessness is possible, then stop and look to a veteran." https://t.co/TTd3d3XfEC
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Sanders 'not ruling out' 2020 runSanders 'not ruling out' 2020 run
This came out yesterday, but in case you missed it, AP reports:This came out yesterday, but in case you missed it, AP reports:
Bernie Sanders is leaving open the possibility of another presidential bid as shell-shocked liberals focus on helping the Democratic Party rebuild after Donald Trump’s victory.Bernie Sanders is leaving open the possibility of another presidential bid as shell-shocked liberals focus on helping the Democratic Party rebuild after Donald Trump’s victory.
“Four years is a long time from now,” said the 75-year-old Vermont independent, noting that he faces re-election to the Senate in 2018. But he added: “We’ll take one thing at a time, but I’m not ruling out anything.”“Four years is a long time from now,” said the 75-year-old Vermont independent, noting that he faces re-election to the Senate in 2018. But he added: “We’ll take one thing at a time, but I’m not ruling out anything.”
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Here’s another dispatch from Trump’s America:Here’s another dispatch from Trump’s America:
"All Muslims are Terrorists.""Deport them All""I Hate Muslims"This truck is riding around Brooksville, FL scaring people to death. pic.twitter.com/ReXMUVJdun"All Muslims are Terrorists.""Deport them All""I Hate Muslims"This truck is riding around Brooksville, FL scaring people to death. pic.twitter.com/ReXMUVJdun
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11am on 11/11, when World War I hostilities formally ended in 1918.11am on 11/11, when World War I hostilities formally ended in 1918.
Precisely at 11AM, Pres Obama places Memorial Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. pic.twitter.com/0lybF3qHPkPrecisely at 11AM, Pres Obama places Memorial Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. pic.twitter.com/0lybF3qHPk
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Immigrants fear Trump deportationsImmigrants fear Trump deportations
Amanda HolpuchAmanda Holpuch
Ivy has lived in the US for most of her life, but with Donald Trump now president-elect, she’s gathering her belongings in one safe place in case she is abruptly deported.Ivy has lived in the US for most of her life, but with Donald Trump now president-elect, she’s gathering her belongings in one safe place in case she is abruptly deported.
The 26-year old is one of the more than 741,500 people the government granted temporary deportation relief to, through Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) policy, and who are now wondering: will I be deported by Trump?The 26-year old is one of the more than 741,500 people the government granted temporary deportation relief to, through Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) policy, and who are now wondering: will I be deported by Trump?
“There’s no time for us to just feel, we have to act,” she said. “The bottom line is here and this is it.” Ivy asked for her full name not to be used because of the influx of hate mail she has received since Trump’s victory.“There’s no time for us to just feel, we have to act,” she said. “The bottom line is here and this is it.” Ivy asked for her full name not to be used because of the influx of hate mail she has received since Trump’s victory.
It was not clear how Trump would implement many of his campaign promises, but one of his clearest targets for destruction as president was Daca. He promised to “immediately terminate President Obama’s two illegal executive amnesties” and to ensure that “anyone who enters the US illegally is subject to deportation”. [...]It was not clear how Trump would implement many of his campaign promises, but one of his clearest targets for destruction as president was Daca. He promised to “immediately terminate President Obama’s two illegal executive amnesties” and to ensure that “anyone who enters the US illegally is subject to deportation”. [...]
Ivy is grateful that she was raised in New York City, where immigrants have long been the backbone of the city. But that feeling of appreciation is harder to cling to when faced with the reality that 59.8 million Americans voted for Trump, whose campaign was defined by anti-immigrant sentiments.Ivy is grateful that she was raised in New York City, where immigrants have long been the backbone of the city. But that feeling of appreciation is harder to cling to when faced with the reality that 59.8 million Americans voted for Trump, whose campaign was defined by anti-immigrant sentiments.
“I think this election has changed my optimism,” Ivy said, before adding: “The system doesn’t work for you, you have to work the system.”“I think this election has changed my optimism,” Ivy said, before adding: “The system doesn’t work for you, you have to work the system.”
Read the full piece:Read the full piece:
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'Million women march' after inauguration'Million women march' after inauguration
Organizers are planning a “million women march” on Washington, DC, on Saturday, 21 January, the day after the inauguration.Organizers are planning a “million women march” on Washington, DC, on Saturday, 21 January, the day after the inauguration.
Check out the Facebook page:Check out the Facebook page:
This is an INCLUSIVE march, and EVERYONE who supports women’s rights are welcome:This is an INCLUSIVE march, and EVERYONE who supports women’s rights are welcome:
- Women & Girls & Femmes & GNC- Men & Boys- Families- People of Color- Immigrants- LGBTQ Community- Disabled Folks- Climate Change Advocates- ALL religious communities- Anyone else who wants to come out in support!- Women & Girls & Femmes & GNC- Men & Boys- Families- People of Color- Immigrants- LGBTQ Community- Disabled Folks- Climate Change Advocates- ALL religious communities- Anyone else who wants to come out in support!
Michael Moore predicted Trump’s victory powered by white blue-collar voters. Now he predicts “a massive resistance.”Michael Moore predicted Trump’s victory powered by white blue-collar voters. Now he predicts “a massive resistance.”
.@MMFlint: This is going to be a massive resistance https://t.co/Rx39zTR9dQ.@MMFlint: This is going to be a massive resistance https://t.co/Rx39zTR9dQ
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Sanders: 'this is America'Sanders: 'this is America'
Senator Bernie Sanders:Senator Bernie Sanders:
This is America and we aren't going to throw out 11 million people who are undocumented. We’re not going to turn against Muslims. pic.twitter.com/jhpixSNbBwThis is America and we aren't going to throw out 11 million people who are undocumented. We’re not going to turn against Muslims. pic.twitter.com/jhpixSNbBw
Our job is to deal with the real issues – to deal with our rigged political and economic system – not take our anger out on our neighbors.Our job is to deal with the real issues – to deal with our rigged political and economic system – not take our anger out on our neighbors.
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Further via the Trump transition press pool:Further via the Trump transition press pool:
Trump’s Senior Communications Adviser Jason Miller arrived as well as senior advisor Stephen Miller.Trump’s Senior Communications Adviser Jason Miller arrived as well as senior advisor Stephen Miller.
Trump’s deputy campaign manager David Bossie entered the building at 9:00 a.m.Trump’s deputy campaign manager David Bossie entered the building at 9:00 a.m.
At 9:06 a.m. Trump campaign CEO Stephen K. Bannon arrived.At 9:06 a.m. Trump campaign CEO Stephen K. Bannon arrived.
At 9:07 a.m. Hope Hicks arrived.At 9:07 a.m. Hope Hicks arrived.
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Trump receives advisers at Trump towerTrump receives advisers at Trump tower
Here’s what Donald Trump says he’s up to this morning:Here’s what Donald Trump says he’s up to this morning:
Busy day planned in New York. Will soon be making some very important decisions on the people who will be running our government!Busy day planned in New York. Will soon be making some very important decisions on the people who will be running our government!
Trump pool reporter Zeke Miller of Time magazine describes new security measures at Trump tower, which initially included Miller’s being not allowed into the building:Trump pool reporter Zeke Miller of Time magazine describes new security measures at Trump tower, which initially included Miller’s being not allowed into the building:
Good morning from midtown Manhattan where your transition pool is holding in a media pen across Fifth Avenue from Trump Tower after being denied entry to the building by NYPD. (Even to the Starbucks!) The building is now a fortress. The sand trucks which ringed the building around Election Day have been replaced by jersey barriers and NYPD-marked concrete blocks. 56th street has been closed and now has NYPD-USSS joint checkpoints on each end. (This appears to be where the motorcade is staged, along with an FDNY ambulance on permanent standby.) There is large and overt police presence around the building and pedestrian access has been restricted along 56th between 5th and Madison, and along 5th between 56th and 57th.Good morning from midtown Manhattan where your transition pool is holding in a media pen across Fifth Avenue from Trump Tower after being denied entry to the building by NYPD. (Even to the Starbucks!) The building is now a fortress. The sand trucks which ringed the building around Election Day have been replaced by jersey barriers and NYPD-marked concrete blocks. 56th street has been closed and now has NYPD-USSS joint checkpoints on each end. (This appears to be where the motorcade is staged, along with an FDNY ambulance on permanent standby.) There is large and overt police presence around the building and pedestrian access has been restricted along 56th between 5th and Madison, and along 5th between 56th and 57th.
Technically we have a “lid” from the President-Elect’s office, but we have no assurance there won’t be movements.Technically we have a “lid” from the President-Elect’s office, but we have no assurance there won’t be movements.
Update:Update:
The only action so far: the Trump Tower marquee was briefly papered-over for window cleaning.The only action so far: the Trump Tower marquee was briefly papered-over for window cleaning.
Note: The New York City Veterans Day Parade is scheduled to pass in front of Trump Tower later this morning.Note: The New York City Veterans Day Parade is scheduled to pass in front of Trump Tower later this morning.
Update:Update:
Your pool has made it into Trump Tower. It appeared to be an NYPD communication issue. We’re now holding on the benches in the atrium and grabbing coffee.Your pool has made it into Trump Tower. It appeared to be an NYPD communication issue. We’re now holding on the benches in the atrium and grabbing coffee.
Update:Update:
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski arrived at about 9:30 while talking on the phone. He acknowledged the pool and seemed like he’d stop to talk to us, before boarding one of the Trump Tower elevators.Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski arrived at about 9:30 while talking on the phone. He acknowledged the pool and seemed like he’d stop to talk to us, before boarding one of the Trump Tower elevators.
Brad Parscale arrived at ~9:40Brad Parscale arrived at ~9:40
Rudy Giuliani arrived at ~9:50Rudy Giuliani arrived at ~9:50
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Reid: Trump's election 'emboldened the forces of hate'Reid: Trump's election 'emboldened the forces of hate'
Retiring senate majority leader Harry Reid, who delivered a Hillary Clinton win and a Democratic senate race win in Nevada in an election when Democrats mostly lost, has issued a statement declaring that Donald Trump’s election “has emboldened the forces of hate and bigotry in America.”Retiring senate majority leader Harry Reid, who delivered a Hillary Clinton win and a Democratic senate race win in Nevada in an election when Democrats mostly lost, has issued a statement declaring that Donald Trump’s election “has emboldened the forces of hate and bigotry in America.”
“I have heard more stories in the past 48 hours of Americans living in fear of their own government and their fellow Americans than I can remember hearing in five decades in politics,” Reid says.“I have heard more stories in the past 48 hours of Americans living in fear of their own government and their fellow Americans than I can remember hearing in five decades in politics,” Reid says.
He goes on and on.He goes on and on.
“If this is going to be a time of healing, we must first put the responsibility for healing where it belongs: at the feet of Donald Trump, a sexual predator who lost the popular vote and fueled his campaign with bigotry and hate.”“If this is going to be a time of healing, we must first put the responsibility for healing where it belongs: at the feet of Donald Trump, a sexual predator who lost the popular vote and fueled his campaign with bigotry and hate.”
Read it here:Read it here:
Harry Reid has some thoughts about President-elect Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/Pe6dcJzNkVHarry Reid has some thoughts about President-elect Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/Pe6dcJzNkV
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Hello, and welcome to our live-wire coverage of the 2016 ... oh wait, that’s over. Good morning, hello and welcome to our blog about US politics.Hello, and welcome to our live-wire coverage of the 2016 ... oh wait, that’s over. Good morning, hello and welcome to our blog about US politics.
Why America elected TrumpWhy America elected Trump
Still countingStill counting
Mitt Romney lost by about 5m votes, 60.6m to Obama’s 65.4m. While the 2016 votes are still being counted – provisional and absentee ballot counting will last for weeks – it appears that Donald Trump won not only with fewer votes than Romney got, but, as Cook political report’s Dave Wasserman points out below, with a smaller proportion of the vote.Mitt Romney lost by about 5m votes, 60.6m to Obama’s 65.4m. While the 2016 votes are still being counted – provisional and absentee ballot counting will last for weeks – it appears that Donald Trump won not only with fewer votes than Romney got, but, as Cook political report’s Dave Wasserman points out below, with a smaller proportion of the vote.
Here’s the current tally:Here’s the current tally:
ClintonClinton
60,556,142 – 47.6%60,556,142 – 47.6%
TrumpTrump
60,116,240 – 47.3%60,116,240 – 47.3%
OthersOthers
6,458,802 – 5.1%6,458,802 – 5.1%
Donald Trump will ultimately have won the White House with a smaller % of the vote than Mitt Romney received in '12. https://t.co/j58GaxfPmHDonald Trump will ultimately have won the White House with a smaller % of the vote than Mitt Romney received in '12. https://t.co/j58GaxfPmH
Take a hikeTake a hike
A Hillary Clinton supporter who was “heartbroken” over Tuesday’s election says she decided to go on a hike in the woods – and ran into the former presidential candidate herself.A Hillary Clinton supporter who was “heartbroken” over Tuesday’s election says she decided to go on a hike in the woods – and ran into the former presidential candidate herself.
Margot Gerster said in a Facebook post that she was heading home following her hike Thursday in Clintons’ hometown of Chappaqua, New York, when she saw Clinton and former President Bill Clinton walking their dogs.Margot Gerster said in a Facebook post that she was heading home following her hike Thursday in Clintons’ hometown of Chappaqua, New York, when she saw Clinton and former President Bill Clinton walking their dogs.
Gerster said she hugged the former Democratic nominee and told her that one of her “proudest moments as a mother” was taking her daughter with her to vote for Clinton. She posted a picture with Clinton that she says was snapped by the former president.Gerster said she hugged the former Democratic nominee and told her that one of her “proudest moments as a mother” was taking her daughter with her to vote for Clinton. She posted a picture with Clinton that she says was snapped by the former president.
The picture’s here in this video:The picture’s here in this video:
.@JoeNBC on viral Clinton photo: It's important for Clinton supporters to see that picture of Hillary Clinton https://t.co/BhsokStaTm.@JoeNBC on viral Clinton photo: It's important for Clinton supporters to see that picture of Hillary Clinton https://t.co/BhsokStaTm
The president-elect tweetsThe president-elect tweets
Two tweets, one contradiction and, more broadly, the still-dawning realization that @realdonaldtrump is soon the world’s most powerful person:Two tweets, one contradiction and, more broadly, the still-dawning realization that @realdonaldtrump is soon the world’s most powerful person:
Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair!
Love the fact that the small groups of protesters last night have passion for our great country. We will all come together and be proud!Love the fact that the small groups of protesters last night have passion for our great country. We will all come together and be proud!
It’s Veterans’ day:It’s Veterans’ day:
Let us honor all veterans & active military EVERY day. We can never ever say thank you enough for what they do for our country. #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/LINLE8CB6zLet us honor all veterans & active military EVERY day. We can never ever say thank you enough for what they do for our country. #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/LINLE8CB6z
Bombshell Kelly memoirBombshell Kelly memoir
The New York Daily News reports:The New York Daily News reports:
Fox News host Megyn Kelly, in her upcoming memoir “Settle for More,” claims President-elect Donald Trump received a question ahead of the first Republican presidential primary debate.Fox News host Megyn Kelly, in her upcoming memoir “Settle for More,” claims President-elect Donald Trump received a question ahead of the first Republican presidential primary debate.
At least this wasn't in a hacked campaign email. https://t.co/NzNGLLIyG8 pic.twitter.com/LX424zlDBHAt least this wasn't in a hacked campaign email. https://t.co/NzNGLLIyG8 pic.twitter.com/LX424zlDBH
Thank you for reading and please join us in the comments.Thank you for reading and please join us in the comments.
John Kerry flees to Antarctica - https://t.co/aP9SuRfw3eJohn Kerry flees to Antarctica - https://t.co/aP9SuRfw3e
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