Electors are set to gather in every state today to formally elect Donald Trump president even as anti-Trump forces try one last time to deny him the White House. Protests are planned for state capitals, but they are unlikely to persuade the Electoral College to dump Trump.
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Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests
There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote Monday – ensuring he will become America’s 45th president. An effort by anti-Trump forces to persuade Republican electors to abandon the president-elect came to practically nothing and the process unfolded largely according to its traditions.
Hawaii’s ‘faithless elector’ vote will count, official says
Skip Polson, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, holds a sign outside the Hawaii State Capitol on Monday Dec. 19, 2016, in Honolulu. Polson was part of a group protesting President-elect Donald Trump and the Electoral College.
Michelle Obama Tells Oprah Winfrey She’s – Not Having…
“I don’t know what they’re talking about. But I’m not talking back,” first lady says of the Democratic Party In an interview for CBS and the Oprah Winfrey Network, the first lady flatly denied that she was even exploring the possibility of pursuing a presidential run of her own.
Democrats Need to Reach Out to the Heartland
If Democrats want to keep blaming others for their sorry performance on Election Day, they’re obviously free to do so. Yes, they were hurt by the disclosure of Hillary Clinton’s private email server, claims that the Clinton Foundation was a “pay-to-play” operation, and even fake news.
The Latest: Hawaii electors cast votes for Clinton, Sanders
Protesters rally outside the Hawaii State Capitol on Monday Dec. 19,2016, in Honolulu. They were protesting the President-elect Donald Trump and the Electoral College.
The Latest: Trump crows about Electoral College victory
Graphic shows disparities between population and electoral votes among states; 4c x 5 inches; 195.7 mm x 127 mm; . Rex Teter, a member of the Electoral College, holds two days of delivered mail at his home in Pasadena, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.
Cook explains to employees why he attended Trump tech summit
Apple CEO Tim Cook said he felt it was necessary to “engage” when President-elect Donald Trump – who has railed against Apple and other tech companies – invited him and 11 other tech executives to attend a summit in New York last week Cook explains to employees why he attended Trump tech summit Apple CEO Tim Cook said he felt it was necessary to “engage” when President-elect Donald Trump – who has railed against Apple and other tech companies – invited him and 11 other tech executives to attend a summit in New York last week Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i37sM6 Apple CEO Tim Cook listens as President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology industry leaders at Trump Tower.
The Democrats and their ‘Cry Me a River’ song
When will it end for the Democrats and their ilk to stop the whining, crying and the-sky-is-falling childish tantrums? Evidently, Hillary Clinton and her cohorts will not cease and desist in their obsessive hatred of Donald Trump and conservative Republicans, as evidenced by their numerous false attempts to derail Trump’s presidency before it begins. If such came to be, then, my fellow Americans, World War II would be a skirmish compared to the very real possibility of what could transpire here in the United States.
NJ presidential electors cast their votes
NJ presidential electors cast their votes NJ Electoral College voters meet amid efforts to convince Republican electors elsewhere to withdraw support of Donald Trump Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://on.app.com/2i8Fivp Trump won more than the necessary 270 electoral votes in November. Some groups had been pressuring Republican electors in other states to not vote for him but there was little indication of a significant rebellion.
Students exonerated for Trump taunts at Clinton alma mater
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The Latest: Clinton wins NH, VT electoral votes total of 7
Graphic shows disparities between population and electoral votes among states; 4c x 5 inches; 195.7 mm x 127 mm; . Rex Teter, a member of the Electoral College, holds two days of delivered mail at his home in Pasadena, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.
Wisconsin protesters brave cold to oppose Trump
Protesters braved sub-zero wind chills outside Wisconsin’s state Capitol on Monday to protest against Donald Trump and urge 10 Republican Electoral College members to “vote your conscience” and cast a ballot against the president-elect. The protests, both inside the Capitol and outside where the temperature hovered around zero, came hours before Wisconsin’s presidential electors were to gather in a fourth floor hearing room to officially award the state’s 10 electoral votes to Trump.
The Latest: Demonstrators rally as electors set to vote
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Latest on Maryland’s 10 members of the electoral college meeting in Annapolis to vote : Dozens of demonstrators are rallying in Annapolis, as Maryland’s 10 members of the Electoral College are scheduled to vote.
Protesters rally in advance of Connecticut electoral vote
Connecticut’s seven electors are expected to formally cast votes at noon Monday for Hillary Clinton, winner of the statewide election for president. But the protesters say they still felt the need to brave the cold and take a public stand, worried about Republican Donald Trump’s suitability to become the next president of the U.S., as well as the alleged Russian interference with the election.
The Latest: Denver protest as electors meet to vote
About 100 shivering protesters have gathered on the steps of Colorado’s Capitol building in Denver. They’re hoping to persuade Colorado’s nine electors to join a long-shot bid to block Republican President-elect Donald Trump.
The Latest: SC win gives Trump 44 of 270 electoral votes
Graphic shows disparities between population and electoral votes among states; 4c x 5 inches; 195.7 mm x 127 mm; WASHINGTON – The Latest on the Electoral College meeting Monday to formally elect Donald Trump the nation’s 45th president : With a win in South Carolina, Donald Trump now has won 44 electoral votes of the 270 he needs to formally win the presidency. Clinton won the popular vote in the Nov. 8 election.
Donald Trump blames terrorists for killings in Turkey, Germany
Jumping ahead of investigators, President-elect Donald Trump is blaming Islamic terrorists for deadly violence in Turkey and Germany and vowing anew to eradicate their regional and global networks. Authorities in both countries were still investigating Monday when Trump issued a pair of statements condemning the attacks, the same day the Electoral College formally awarded him the presidency.
Electoral education: Electors make it official today
It’s Election Day in America. Again. In 50 state capitals and the District of Columbia, 538 members of the Electoral College will cast their ballots for President and vice president.
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No Glitches Expected as Wisconsin Electors Prepare for Official Vote
Many eyes will be watching today as the Electoral College meets at state capitols across the country to officially cast ballots for president. The process has come under fire this year because Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, while Donald Trump picked up the electoral votes needed to win.
Sage, Ink: Naughty Rewards
In the waning days of President Barack Obama’s administration, he and his wife, Michelle, hosted a farewell party, the full import of which no one could then grasp. It was late October, Friday the 21st, and the president had spent many of the previous weeks, as he would spend the two subsequent weeks, campaigning for the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton.
New Jersey’s presidential electors set to meet in Trenton
The Electoral College delegation will meet Monday afternoon in Trenton to officially allot the state’s 14 electoral votes to Democrats Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine. Clinton won the state on Election Day over Republican President-elect Donald Trump, who is preparing to take office in January to succeed President Barack Obama.
Look in the mirror and accept you lost, Trump aides tell Democrats
Donald Trump’s top aides have said the US president-elect is not ready to accept the finding by intelligence officials that Moscow hacked Democratic emails in a bid to elevate the billionaire property mogul.
Pennsylvaniaa s GOP electors to meet amid fanfare, security
HARRISBURG – When Pennsylvania’s 58th Electoral College meets Monday to cast votes for president, it will do so at a time when many more people are paying attention to the obscure process.
Trump aides ask of Russian meddling: Does it matter?
Donald Trump’s top aides on Sunday said the president-elect isn’t ready to accept the finding by intelligence officials that Moscow hacked Democratic emails in a bid to elevate Trump. Even if it’s true, they said, Trump still won the White House fair and square.
Despite thousands of pleas to flip, W.Va. electors remain on Trump Train
Even with thousands of emails and letters asking West Virginia’s presidential electors to do so, no one expects them to go rogue Monday. The Electoral College, the process spelled out in the U.S. Constitution, has been subject to renewed criticism since Hillary Clinton won America’s popular vote on Election Day but will lose the presidency to Donald Trump.
McCain, Graham, Schumer Letter Urges McConnell to Probe Russian Hacking
Republican John McCain and three other senators called for a congressional inquiry into allegations of Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election, but a top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump said there’s no public consensus among intelligence agencies over Moscow’s role. “We need a select committee.
Former President Bill Clinton Expected in Albany Monday
According to a source, Clinton will be in town to cast his vote in the electoral college for his wife, Hillary Clinton. Last week, that same source added that Secret Service agents were on the third floor of the Capitol Building near the Senate Chamber, where the electoral college will meet.
Reince Priebus Denies Trump Campaign Was in Contact with Russia Leading Up to Election
Donald Trump’s incoming chief of staff denies the campaign was ever in contact with the Russians leading up to the election. Reince Priebus says the president-elect won’t accept allegations that Russia hacked emails to tip the election in his favor, unless intelligence agencies come out and say it expressly.
McCain: Russian hacks could ‘destroy democracy’
Sen. John McCain said Russian election-related hacks threaten to “destroy democracy” and faulted the American response as “totally paralyzed.” McCain, the Arizona Republican who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, again called for a select committee to investigate the CIA’s finding that Russia hacked Democrats’ emails in a bid to help President-elect Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton.
Electoral College set to vote Monday
WEBVTT IT MEANS WE DON’T REALLY HAVE A NATIONAL ELECTION, BUT 50 INDIVIDUAL STATE ELECTIONS. AT THIS RALLY ON THE NORTH STE OF THE CAPITOL, A MESSAGE TODAY TO PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP WHO WON THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE BUT LOST THE NATIONWIDE POPULAR VOTE BY 2.8 MILLION BALLOTS.
Trump opponents set their sights on the Electoral College
The Electoral College meets Monday to formally elect the new president amidst growing debate about its role and whether it should even exist. Progressive groups are planning protests at state capitols all over the country, which is where the electors will cast their votes.
Saturday Night Live mix Trump and Love Actually in hilarious Christmas parody
One of the best-loved Christmas movies of all time gets a very 2016 makeover in a skit for the latest episode of Saturday Night Live. SNL takes on the famous scene in 2003 hit Love Actually in which Mark arrives at Juliet ‘s door, clutching large cue cards professing his secret love to her.
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Saturday, Jeanine Pirro slammed first lady Michelle Obama on Fox News Channel’s “Justice” for telling Oprah Winfrey that Americans are no longer feeling hopeful since Donald Trump’s election. “You lived a life few can even imagine at the citadel of power and prestige in the world,” Pirro directed at Obama.
Trump: My backers would be ‘scorned’ if they ‘threatened’ people
President-elect Trump tweeted Sunday evening that his opponents were guilty of a double standard for threats they have made, apparently referring to threats against Electoral College members whom Clinton backers are trying to convince not to vote for Trump. “If my many supporters acted and threatened people like those who lost the election are doing, they would be scorned & called terrible names!” Trump wrote.
U.S. Electoral College Set to Confirm Trump’s Presidential Victory
The next chapter in the tumultuous U.S. presidential election plays out Monday, with voting in the Electoral College expected to officially confirm that billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump will become the country’s 45th president. Americans have known since early November that Trump would take over the White House when he is inaugurated January 20. U.S. presidential elections, however, are not determined by the national popular vote, but rather by the individual outcomes in presidential balloting in all 50 states and the national capital city, Washington.
Trump camp pushes back on Russian election-meddling claim, calls it a ‘spin job’
Stephen Bannon , senior advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and Reince Priebus stand as Trump speaks at the USA Thank You Tour event at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center in West Allis, Wisconsin, Dec. 13. Donald Trump’s top aides on Sunday said the president-elect isn’t ready to accept the finding by intelligence agencies that Moscow hacked Democratic emails in a bid to elevate Trump. And that even if it’s true, they said, Trump still won the White House fair and square.
Podesta Refuses To Say Election Was ‘Free And Fair’ [VIDEO]
Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta refused two separate times on Sunday to acknowledge that last month’s election was “free and fair.” “Do you believe this was a free and fair election?” NBC “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd asked Podesta, whose hacked emails were published online during the campaign.
Kellyanne Conway: CIA Should Go and Testify and Stop Leaking to the Media
Kellyanne reminded Howard Kurtz that the CIA leaked information to the press but refused to testify in Congress this past week on their allegations. Kellyanne Conway: Hillary Clinton is telling donors at her party or wake or whatever you want to call it that Russian hacking affected the election results.