The Result
Here is what happened during the election:
- Donald Trump wins the election 295-226.
- Trump will win Nevada and Arizona. That will make it 312-226.
- Donald Trump will win the popular vote by close to 5 million votes.
- This is the first time a Republican won the electoral and popular vote since 2004 (George Bush).
- Donald Trump gained in every demographic.
- Up 10 points with black people, especially men.
- Hovering between 40-60% with Hispanics (especially in Texas and Arizona).
- Won with ages 18-24. This is huge!
- Did much better with white women.
- Overperformed in blue states (New Jersey is being called a swing state).
- Trump swept the blue wall (Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania).
- Republicans will take the Senate (52-48).
- Republicans will hold a slight edge in the House (220).
They Don’t Get It
Some Do
The Crazy
What Happens Now
Here’s what we can expect to see in the next three months:
- The economy may slightly improve with the anticipation of a Trump presidency.
- The stock market went up by about 1000 points on Wednesday.
- Gas prices may go down due to anticipation of oil leases being renewed.
- Food prices will stay the same, but wages and hiring will go up.
- There will be a push at the border. Be prepared for a flood of illegal crossings.
- Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah will demand for a cease fire.
- Russia will push to solidify their hold on Ukrainian territory in anticipation of a peace deal.
- I have no idea what China will do with Taiwan.
- Joe will pardon Hunter.