Fwd: How the unthinkable happened

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Blame, blame blame... Trump won because the Democrats allowed their traditional base - working people - to erode by cosying to business and the war machine when they were supposed to be anti-imperialist. They tried to replace it with identity politics and sorry, it just wasn't enough.

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Subject:	How the unthinkable happened
Date:	Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:43:45 +0000
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Nov 9, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has officially been elected the 45th president of the United States. How did Trump pull off the biggest upset in U.S. history? It comes down to the ample media coverage he received, incorrect and volatile polling and angry and frustrated voters throughout the country that showed up for him. Even if much of Trump’s media coverage was negative, he was able to combine a mistrust of the media with assurance to his supporters that media coverage aimed to tear him down, and also that the election was rigged. Ultimately, Trump won the key battleground states of Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, leaving Clinton without a path to the 270 electoral votes needed. And although Clinton sought to rally female voters, CNN reported that roughly 53% of white women voted for Trump. Third-party voters also affected Clinton’s chances: In almost every swing state where the race was close, both Gary Johnson and Jill Stein's share of the vote would have been enough to sway the election to Clinton. These results mark the first time in history a person without any government or military experience will serve as the leader of the country. Trump took the stage just before 3 a.m. Eastern to claim victory, asking we "seek common ground, not hostility." Here are the five key takeaways from his speech. Additionally, Trump will serve with a Republican majority House of Representatives. While you may be tempted to flee to Canada like many Americans, there are a few silver linings to keep in mind, like legalized recreational marijuana in five states, Catherine Cortez Masto being the first Latina woman elected to U.S. Senate and more. Only time will tell what a Trump presidency means for the country, but for now, we will continue to work and report to ensure our generation is heard. If you’re struggling to put your feelings into words, you might borrow a few from activist and political commentator Van Jones, who summed up exactly what a Trump win might mean for the future. Find a recap of the entire night the night here.

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