Donald
John Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States on
Tuesday in a stunning culmination of an explosive, populist and
polarizing campaign that took relentless aim at the institutions and
long-held ideals of American democracy.
The surprise outcome, defying late polls that showed Hillary Clinton
with a modest but persistent edge, threatened convulsions throughout
the country and the world, where skeptics had watched with alarm as Mr.
Trump’s unvarnished overtures to disillusioned voters took hold.
The
triumph for Mr. Trump, 70, a real estate developer-turned-reality
television star with no government experience, was a powerful rejection
of the establishment forces that had assembled against him, from the
world of business to government, and the consensus they had forged on
everything from trade to immigration.
The
results amounted to a repudiation, not only of Mrs. Clinton, but of
President Obama, whose legacy is suddenly imperiled. And it was a
decisive demonstration of power by a largely overlooked coalition of
mostly blue-collar white and working-class voters who felt that the
promise of the United States had slipped their grasp amid decades of
globalization and multiculturalism.
Don and Mary Colbert, who run a Florida business called Divine Health, spoke with televangelist Jim Bakker on Monday about Don’s role as a member of Donald Trump’s faith advisory council. Last month, both Colberts joined a group of “Christian leaders”
organized by the Trump campaign that urged Hillary Clinton “to
immediately apologize for the Christophobic behavior of her associates.”
Don Colbert, who in a previous appearance on Bakker’s program said that the “spirit of Antichrist is majorly” in Clinton, told
viewers to help get Trump “across the finish line because we want to
have a Christian nation. And church, it’s now or never.”
“Donald Trump is on God’s side,” he added, claiming that
televangelist James Robison met with Trump last year “and led him to
Jesus and he literally bowed his head, accepted Jesus into his heart,
repented of his sins and he’s been a changed man.”
Trump himself has said that he has never once asked God for forgiveness and that he is a lifelong Presbyterian and “great Christian.”
The Colberts claimed that Trump asked God to forgive him for his
statements on a recently unearthed recording in which he boasted of
being able to sexually assault women.
Now, Mary Colbert said, Trump is facing demonic attacks: “Satan is
the accuser of the brethren. What’s going on right now is Donald Trump
exudes a strength that the church is not familiar with and a tenacity
and a fearlessness. He doesn’t care who thinks what and we’re not used
to that. He has a strength about him and the enemy wants to push him
back, cause him to cow over and go, ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry,’
so that the strength that we all admire, we will see him as a weak man,
and that’s the strategy of the enemy.”
Don laughably interjected: “Another great thing that I admire about Donald Trump: He does not lie. He’s not a liar.”
Utah officials report voting machine problems across entire country!
Voting machine issues were reported in several states.
Broken
machines were reported by media or elections officials at polling
places in North Carolina, Utah, New York, Illinois, Kentucky, Texas,
Virginia, Ohio and Connecticut.
Some of the reported problems:
In
Washington County, Utah — a county northeast of Las Vegas bordering
Nevada — elections officials had issues with touch screens before fixing
them, according to NBC News.
In
Durham County, N.C., problems were reported with machines at "a few
sites," and the state elections board instructed local officials to use
paper ballots as a "precaution," according to state officials
Electionland,
a voting monitoring project from ProPublica that verifies crowdsourced
reports of voter issues, also said that in North Carolina, there were
issues with optical scanners in Gates, Orange, Cleveland, Cumberland,
Wake, Craven and Forsyth counties. No issues were reported as of 11
a.m. in Mecklenburg County, the location of the state's biggest city,
Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Observer.
In the Richmond, Va., area, news station WTVR reported early-morning voting machine issues at an elementary school, a high school and a church that were set up as polling sites.
We are hours away from a once in a lifetime change
Trump declared Tuesday "our Independence Day" and looked forward to
closing "the history books on the Clintons and their lies and schemes
and corruption."
Trump swore an end to Syrian refugees being let
into the U.S. and laid the groundwork for "a lot" more visits to the
Mitten state as he works to bring jobs and factories back here.
A woman walking by the press pen apologized for
fellow Americans who have lashed out over the course of the campaign.
"You don't deserve it," she said, before admitting she was attending as a
Hillary supporter simply to confirm her choice.
As he closed, Trump trod a well-worn rhetorical path of asking his
people to get out and vote. "God bless you, everybody. Go to bed, go to
bed right now," he said to those dedicated enough to wait an hour and a
half beyond scheduled start time for their nominee to take the stage
The S&P 500 stock market index says that Trump, a Republican, has
an 86 percent chance of winning
The S&P 500 stock market index says that Trump, a Republican, has
an 86 percent chance of winning the election on Tuesday. The indicator
has been accurate 86.4 percent of the time since 1928, and the last time
it was incorrect was in 1980 when Ronald Reagan won. It’s been accurate
every time since 1984.
Both CNBC and Bloomberg said last week that the decline in the stock market doesn’t bode well for Clinton, the Democratic nominee.
“Going back to World War II, the S&P 500 performance between July
31 and October 31 has accurately predicted a challenger victory 86% of
the time when the stock market performance has been negative,” Sam
Stovall, the chief investment strategist at CFRA, told CNBC.
If stocks go up, the incumbent party—that is, at this time,
Democrats—tend to win the White House. The S&P has been down 3.2
percent since Aug. 8, which is a good sign for Trump, Bloomberg reported.
“This time around if the Democrats retain the White House, I will
come up with two responses,” Stovall added to CNBC. “One is that history
is a guide but never gospel, and two, the negative performance by the
market could be a reflection of the worry of domination that a
Democratic sweep would bring.”
But Marketwatch
noted that the economy has generated an average of 181,000 new jobs a
month in 2016. And the last time a party controlling the White House
lost the election was in 1976 when Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford.
In a traditional midnight
vote
held in three tiny towns in the state of
New Hampshire
, US Republican candidate Donald Trump came out ahead of Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton in the US Presidential elections, reported USA Today.
After the three towns voted at midnight, Trump was ahead 32-25!
With those six states in the Trump column plus Ohio and Georgia (Trump +5.2%) and several others, here’s what Statespoll.com believes the election will look like:
Bottom line: When you adjust the polls for real voters in 2016, you get very different results.
“Get ready for war with Russia” if Hillary Clinton is elected
president, said progressive Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein.
“This election, we are not only deciding what kind of world we will
have, but whether we will have a world or not going forward,” Stein
warned, explaining that Clinton’s trigger-happy militarism “is a
mushroom cloud waiting to happen.”
Stein explained that
the dangers posed by a Clinton presidency are “arguably even more
immediate and intense.”
Stein blasted Clinton’s “warmongering” that “almost singlehandedly”
brought us the turmoil in Libya and could lead us into a nuclear war if
Clinton were elected president.
“Hillary brought us Libya almost singlehandedly,” Stein explained in a Thursday Fox Business interview. She continued:
And she has said that she will lead the charge with a
no-fly zone in Syria, and that basically amounts to a declaration of war
against Russia, who is there under international law, having been
invited by the sitting government. Like it or not, Russia has the
sanction of international law to be there. For us to go in and declare a
no-fly zone means get ready for war with Russia. Both of us have 2,000
nuclear weapons on hair trigger alert. This is the most dangerous
moment— according to the former president of the Soviet Union, Mikhail
Gorbachev, who, two weeks ago, said this is the most dangerous nuclear
moment ever.
Stein elaborated on this view during a Facebook Live interview with
progressive Marc Lamont Hill, who has endorsed Stein over Clinton: “In
this election, we are not only deciding what kind of world we will have,
but whether we will have a world or not going forward,” Stein said,
adding:
Not only in regards to climate, not only in regards to
these expanding wars where Hillary has this proven track record … of the
most pro-conflict military policy as possible, and she’s calling for a
no-fly zone in Syria, which means we’re essentially declaring war on
Russia if Hillary gets elected–declaring war on Russia at a time when we
have 2,000 nuclear weapons between us and the Russians on hair trigger
alert. This is a mushroom cloud waiting to happen. So it’s really
important right now for us to stand up and start building a force to do
the right thing.
“No one should fool themselves into thinking that the dangers will be
smaller, that they will be mitigated in any way for having Hillary in
White House. In some ways, they’re arguably even more immediate and
intense,” Stein said. “But the dangers will be mitigated if we have
created a strong force and we stand up loud and clear and we have a
political base for this social movement that is coming together across
this country and, really, across the world–this movement that puts
people, planet, and peace over profit.”
“It’s very clear what kind of a trend we’re on,” Stein explained:
This is a race to the bottom between the
greater and lesser evil. Where is the exit strategy if you buy into this
[idea that one must vote for one of the major parties]? It means that
in every election, we have two candidates that are more corporatist,
more militarist, more imperialist, more economic elites, more serving
Wall Street, offshoring our jobs, more of these rigged corporate trade
agreements, more of this climate policy. … There is no exit strategy if
you buy into the lesser evil. It means with each race, we come closer
and closer to the cliff.
“We must find and elect alternatives to the Wall Street-backed
oligarchy, the warmongers, and the anti-humanitarians,” Stein wrote on
Twitter.
Stein, who has previously described Clinton as “Queen of corruption,”
attacked Clinton for her questionable ties to Qatar and Saudi Arabia:
Your vote is the tie-breaker.
Your vote is the tipping point when it comes to the final count.
Your vote is the vote that alters the course of history.
Your vote is THE VOTE that saves America and the world. YOUR VOTE.
Cherish it.
Guard it.
Protect it. USE IT!
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veterans and active members of U.S. military to enjoy free lunch from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 11. There will be a special menu available
and the free lunch includes a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet
tea/ice tea or coffee during lunch. Proof of service includes military
or VA card, or discharge papers. Olive Garden
restaurants will offer a free entrée from a special menu to active-duty
military and military veterans on Veterans Day. The special menu
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Little Caesars is giving veterans and active duty
military members one free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo all day on Veteran’s
Day (Nov. 11) at participating Colorado locations. No ID required. Combo
includes four slices of Detroit-style deep dish pizza with pepperoni
and one Pepsi-Cola 20oz. product. No ID needed.
Red Robin will
give active duty military and veterans a free Red's Tavern Double
Burger and fries on November 11. Proof of service required. On The Border
is offering veterans and active military service men and women a free
Create Your Own Combo with a Choose 2 or Choose 3 selection. Free meals
will be served from open to close with valid military ID or proof of
military service. Good for dine-in only. Hooters
is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel an entrée on
the house by presenting a valid military ID at any Hooters location
across the nation. The Hooters Veterans Day Menu includes wings, a
burger, a Buffalo chicken salad or Buffalo chicken sandwich. California Pizza Kitchen
is offering all veterans and active duty military a free entree from a
limited menu on November 11. Dine-in only. Must be in uniform, show
military ID or show other proof of service.
The Original Pancake House's
Cherry Hills and Denver Tech Center locations will offer free breakfast
and drinks to any active duty or retired military on November 11. Must
present a valid military ID. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk will
honor veterans and active duty military personnel by offering
complimentary lunch or dinner at its Centennial Buffet 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
or 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Veteran’s Day. A veteran’s card or valid military ID
should be presented to the buffet cashier to qualify for the
complimentary meal; one per person. Complimentary meal valid for
veterans or active duty military personnel only; companion meals at full
price. Ameristar will continue to offer complimentary meals to veterans
on the first Wednesday of every month as part of its popular Hometown
Heroes promotion.
Buffalo Wild Wings
is providing a complimentary, small order of wings and a side of fries
to veterans and active duty military all day on Friday, November 11.
Dine-in only. Taxes not included. Proof of military service required. Denny's
is inviting active, inactive and retired military personnel to stop by
for a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Friday, Nov. 11, from 5 a.m. to
noon, on Veterans Day. Thanks to Jillian for this tip. Bout Time Pub & Grub in Arvada is inviting all veterans and active duty service men and women to one free meal. Simply show proof of service. Golden Corral is offering a free dinner to any person who has served in the military on MONDAY, November 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dine-in only. Old Country Buffet is offering veterans and active duty military a free buffet and drink on November 11.
Early voters at San Francisco City Hall filled out long ballots as they cast their votes one week before the election.Credit
Jim Wilson/The New York Times
How, When and Where to Vote?!
The next 24 hours may remind many of us of a simple truth: Voting is a basic right,
but it can be a complicated one to exercise.
Rules vary by state and may change over time, and voters may not know them.
“Here’s what confuses people: everything,” said Daniel Diorio, an election policy
specialist with the bipartisan National Conference of State Legislatures, which
represents and serves state legislators and their staffs.
Polling places open at different times in different states. Here’s an easy way to
check the hours in your state. (Note: Within some states, including Maine, Montana
and New York, the hours vary county to county.)
About one in five voters do not know that they live in a state that requires photo
identification to vote, according to a recent Pew Research Center poll. And voters in
14 states will face restrictions on Tuesday that were not in place during the last
presidential election, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
Generally, voting is a simple process. Here’s a brief guide on what to expect and how
to prepare, based on interviews with election experts.
Before you head out
When and where to vote: In the vast majority of states, polling places open
at 6 or 7 a.m. and close at 7 or 8 p.m.
Online tools can help voters find polling locations and hours. They include
CanIVote.org, a service maintained by the nonpartisan National Association of
Secretaries of State; the League of Women Voters Education Fund’s Vote411.org; and
Get to the Polls, a service provided through a partnership between the Pew
Charitable Trusts and major internet companies.
(Most secretaries of state and some city and county election officials also
provide the information on their websites.)
Lines are generally longest before and after work, and during lunch hours, said
Kay Stimson, a spokeswoman for the National Association of Secretaries of State.
Voters hoping for a quick trip should head to the polls in the mid- to late morning or
midafternoon, she said.
Don’t count yourself out: Are you not registered? Have you been convicted
of a felony? Don’t lose hope; you may still be able to vote.
Voter registration deadlines vary, but at least a dozen states and the District of
Columbia allow eligible residents to register on Election Day, according to USA.gov.
(North Dakotans live in the only state without voter registration.)
Many states ban those with felony convictions from voting, but the prohibition
is not necessarily permanent. Some states restore the right in certain circumstances
or after a specified period.
Citizens unsure of their eligibility can check with local officials directly or, in
some cases, through the officials’ websites. To find out more, visit CanIVote.org.
What to bring: Voters should consider whether they need identification and
whether to bring notes.
In 32 states, voters must provide a valid form of identification, a requirement
that can often, but not always, be fulfilled with a passport or driver’s license,
according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
In the remaining 18 states and the District of Columbia, voters can prove their
eligibility by providing some combination of a name, address, date of birth or
While it isn’t necessary, reviewing and even filling out a sample ballot may save
time and confusion.
Vote411.org and Get to the Polls provide information voters can expect to see at
the polls, and local election officials often even provide sample ballots.
Once you get there
Help is available: Voters who need assistance should ask for it, especially
those with disabilities or other needs.
By federal law, voters with disabilities have the right to vote privately and
independently, and to be aided by workers at polling places.
“Election officials want to accommodate anybody’s needs in that line,” said
Wendy Underhill, the director of elections and redistricting for the National
Conference of State Legislatures.
States also have hotlines available to assist voters who have Election Day
questions or want to report suspicious activity.
In many states, including New York, if you’re in line by the time your polling
place’s closing time arrives, you are still allowed to vote.
A lot of last-minute campaigning: While many voters may encounter
people advocating for a candidate or issue on the way to the polls, states have various
laws limiting how close the campaigning can get.
“Everyone’s supposed to be able to show up and vote free from harassment and
intimidation,” Ms. Stimson said.
Such restrictive zones, which are typically marked, range in size from a few feet
to several hundred feet, typically from the entrance to the polling location, according
to a roundup of state laws compiled by the National Association of Secretaries of
State.
Whom you can expect to see: Poll workers and other residents casting
ballots are not the only people voters may find at their polling places.
Academic and foreign observers may be there to study how well the election is
run, while partisan poll watchers may be reviewing sign-in sheets to know which
supporters they still need to turn out, Mr. Diorio said.
None, of course, should disrupt or try to influence the voting process.
There may also be authorized “vote challengers” who can question a voter’s
eligibility. Who may raise such objections, and what they may question, varies by
state, as the National Association of Secretaries of State’s list of poll watcher and
challenger laws shows.
At the voting booth
Read the directions and review your ballot: It may sound obvious, but
voters should carefully read instructions and always double-check their selections.
“Take the time you need to review your choices and cast the ballot the way you
want it to be cast,” Ms. Underhill said.
Voters can ask for replacement ballots if they make a mistake, and are not
required to fill the whole thing out, she added.
“This isn’t a test — just vote what you know and are interested in,” she said.
Provisional voting: Voters may cast a “provisional ballot” even if their
eligibility is in doubt, though they may be limited in where they can cast such a vote.
For more information, the National Conference of State Legislatures has a
detailed briefing on the issue, and state and local election officials and websites
should be able to answer any related questions.
Take selfies at your own risk: Voters should be cautious about sharing
ballot selfies. As Justin Timberlake found out last month, some states ban them.
According to a review by The Associated Press (and a recent court ruling in
California), at least 18 states ban the practice. The laws in a dozen other states are
not quite so clear.
The best bet? Follow the lead of Mr. Timberlake’s wife, Jessica Biel, and take a
selfie with your “I Voted” sticker instead.
