Presidential Election News
Coverage of the presidential race, debates, and political strategies. The Daily Signal combines news reporting with conservative commentary.
-
- News
How These 7 Colleges Reacted to Trump’s Election
The reactions to Donald Trump’s victory last week were as diverse as they were dramatic. President Barack Obama’s former adviser, Van Jones, called Trump’s election a “white-lash.” Supporters at Hillary Clinton’s campaign headquarters were weeping, according to the Daily Mail. But few reactions were as unique or varied as those of American college students. Here are…Jamie Gregora -
- Opinion
Why the 2016 Election Proves America Needs the Electoral College
In the last week since Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in a stunning electoral blowout, there have been calls from many on the left to abolish America’s unique presidential election system. It still hasn’t been settled whether Trump or Clinton won the popular vote, but many Democrats are upset about the possibility that their candidate…Jarrett Stepman -
-
- Opinion
Watch The Daily Signal’s Live Post-Election Show
Are you wondering what this election means for you? Join us Wednesday for a special post-election breakdown live at 10 a.m. EST. We’ll be joined by top experts in policy areas such as health care, immigration, national security, and more. Find out what comes next and how it could affect you.Genevieve Wood -
- Opinion
Election Results Show There Is No One ‘Hispanic’ Vote
As is well known, this election will start, not end, months or years of probing existential debates for conservatives and liberals. But one trope both sides can discard early is that there is a “Hispanic” vote. As Florida demonstrated, it doesn’t exist. There is a Mexican-American vote, a Puerto Rican vote, and a Cuban-American vote,…Mike Gonzalez -
- News
The Election News You Really Need to Know
As tonight’s election results are announced, The Daily Signal is keeping pace with key developments, helping you cut through the clutter to understand what’s really important. UPDATE 2:32 a.m. EST Donald Trump is elected president of the United States, after winning Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes, the Associated Press reported. BREAKING: Donald Trump is elected president of…Fred Lucas -
- Opinion
On Election Day, ‘We the People’ Tell the Government What to Do
In urging the delegates to a New York convention to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1788, Alexander Hamilton emphasized the principal strength of the new Constitution: “Here, sir, the people govern.” The federal government gets its mandate from the American people. You are in charge. Express your will: vote. You help govern your country through…David S. Addington -
- News
Paul Ryan in Precarious Position Ahead of Election Day
Paul Ryan says he’s running for House speaker again, but the Wisconsin Republican’s air of confidence belies divisions within the GOP and a deep-seated disdain for the party establishment from conservatives. “I am going to seek staying on as speaker,” Ryan told Wisconsin talk-radio host Jerry Bader in an effort to quell speculation Friday. “There’s…Robert B. Bluey -
- News
Rigged Election? Past Presidential Contests Sowed Doubt and Nearly Led to Violence
In the 2016 presidential election, one candidate is warning about voter fraud, while another proclaims Russians are interfering. It’s not the first time contenders have alleged some form of a “rigged” election. In my book, “Tainted by Suspicion: The Secret Deals and Electoral Chaos of Disputed Presidential Elections,” I write about some of the most controversial…Fred Lucas -
- Opinion
This Is Not Why Voters Put the GOP in Control of Congress
Members of Congress are back on the campaign trail, but before they left Washington, Republican congressional leaders released their list of “accomplishments.” See if any of these would make your list.Genevieve Wood -
- Opinion
My Bit Part in Presidential Elections and the Rush to Citizenship
Reports that the Obama administration has gone into overdrive to process applicants for U.S. citizenship prior to the presidential election have a familiar ring. Twenty years ago, the Clinton administration engaged in exactly the same maneuver before the 1996 presidential election, and I was an unwitting beneficiary. Sens. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ron Johnson, R-Wis.,…Helle Dale -
- News
Architect of Brexit Victory Reflects on How He Won Swing Voters
More than two months after a majority of voters decided that Britain should withdraw from the European Union, the architect of the “leave” movement has a message for economists who predicted the result would cause economic chaos. “I think the economists have been proven massively wrong,” says Matthew Elliott, the CEO of Vote Leave, the…Josh Siegel -
- News
Over 100 Conservative Leaders Say No to a Lame-Duck Congressional Session After Election
Over 100 conservative leaders call for “true accountability” and for Congress not to hold a lame-duck session after the November elections. “Congress must not provide President Obama with an additional opportunity to enact his agenda of progressive social engineering programs and job-killing economic policies before he leaves office. A lame-duck session would be his swan…Leah Jessen -
- News
The 5 Bills House Conservatives Plan to Push Before Election
Protecting religious liberties, keeping Americans secure from foreign and domestic threats, and holding government accountable are the goals of the House Freedom Caucus for 2016. The members of the Freedom Caucus held a press conference Wednesday to unveil their policy priorities. Five bills were at the forefront of the proposal. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman…Kyle Stewart -
- News
Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Think Media Has Too Much Power Over Elections
Voters want more say in elections and less influence from the news media, special interest groups, and the wealthy, a new survey reveals. The Rasmussen Reports survey, released Tuesday, found that although 61 percent of likely voters believe that their vote matters, about the same number—62 percent—believe they don’t have enough say in choosing their political…Kristiana Mork -
- News
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Dies, Creating Election Year Vacancy on Court
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died from natural causes while visiting friends in West Texas on Saturday morning. He was 79. News of the conservative justice’s death was first reported by the San Antonio Express and later confirmed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Shortly after, Chief Justice John Roberts released a statement saying he was…Philip Wegmann -
- News
This Mom Wanted Voters to Pay Attention to an Election. Instead, She Got Sued.
A Colorado mother got caught in a legal battle after buying two ads in a local newspaper to encourage voters to brush up on the candidates running for school board. Terry Holland says she wanted to make other parents aware of their options because no one had run against an incumbent in the previous election. To spread the word, she placed the ads,…Natalie Johnson -
- Opinion
Much at Stake Ahead of Spanish Elections
This month Spain will finally head to the polls after a tumultuous past two years that has seen the dramatic rise of two new political parties and an independence movement that threatens to break up the country. Current projections show the race neck and neck between four parties, all of which favor a very different…Alexander Biermann -
- Opinion
Venezuela Staves Off Default in Advance of Dec. 6 Election
Legislative and municipal elections this weekend might give Venezuelans a chance to get out from under the oppressive reign of corruption and criminality that have been the hallmarks of the government of President Nicolás Maduro. But don’t hold your breath. Maduro has warned that he will not “surrender the revolution” to an opposition victory, and…James M. Roberts -
- News
Why LGBT Advocates Think They Lost in Houston Election
Failing to pass the Houston Equal Rights Protection Ordinance Tuesday night came as a blow to LGBT advocates, who have won recent victories at the U.S. Supreme Court and beyond. “We are disappointed with today’s outcome,” said a coalition of partners that make up Houston Unites, the group behind the sexual orientation and gender identity…Kelsey Bolar