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The Shocking Intolerance of Anti-Trump Liberals
I have an unusual reading habit for a young, conservative woman: I regularly peruse the very liberal feminist site Jezebel. Why? Well, I’ve always felt… Read More
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How Republicans Could Overcome Filibusters by Senate Democrats
As Democrats strategize on how to stop conservative legislation from making its way to Donald Trump’s desk in the White House, Republicans have a little-known… Read More
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What Chuck Schumer Would Do as Top Senate Democrat
Republicans buoyant about their newfound power in Washington, D.C., still have to contend with a powerful figure in the opposing party. The Senate’s new Democratic… Read More
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Trump’s Victory Presents a Golden Opportunity for Conservatism
The polls were wrong, the pundits were wrong, the establishment was wrong. But the people got it right, electing the populist billionaire Donald Trump—and rejecting… Read More
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Trump Should Reverse Obama’s Executive Actions. Here Are 7 Areas to Start.
Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress, not the president, creates the laws. Article I of the Constitution grants enumerated legislative powers to Congress. The Constitution assigns… Read More
Liberals Claim Victory Over North Carolina Bathroom Law, but Not Everyone’s Buying It
Liberals had few victories to celebrate Tuesday night, but in North Carolina, they’re claiming one: The state’s incumbent governor, Republican Pat McCrory, lost his bid… Read More
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Trump Notes ‘Respect’ for Obama After White House Meeting
President-elect Donald Trump called President Barack Obama a “very good man” for whom he had “great respect,” and said he would continue to seek his… Read More
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Top Senate Republican Meets With Lobbyists on Spending Plans
Hours after Hillary Clinton conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sat down with Washington lobbyists to outline priorities for… Read More
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What to Expect in President Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
Naming a new Supreme Court justice, repealing Obamacare, rolling back executive orders, and proposing how to fight illegal immigration and impose tariffs will be key… Read More
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Radical Social Agenda Now Costing the Democrats ‘Big League’
Donald J. Trump is president-elect of the United States of America. Many, including me, never expected to read those words. But for many Democrats, this… Read More
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These Californians Are Threatening to Secede After Trump’s Victory
On Wednesday, #Calexit and #Califrexit began trending on Twitter. The hashtags have been used to discuss California’s potential secession from the United States following Donald… Read More
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Republicans Maintain Strong Control of State Capitols. Here’s What That Means.
Republicans largely retained their grip over state legislative chambers and governorships in Tuesday’s elections. The Republican takeover of the presidency may have been the biggest… Read More
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Donald Trump’s Win Wasn’t About Racism
Already, liberals are trying to push the narrative that Donald Trump’s win was propelled by racist Americans. “This is a candidate who ran on a… Read More
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Paul Ryan Says He’ll Work Hand-in-Hand With Trump
JANESVILLE, Wis.—House Speaker Paul Ryan affirmed he believes he’ll be able to work with President-elect Donald Trump, saying he believes the party can unify around… Read More
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Maryland’s Most Populous County Votes for Term Limits
Residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, voted to adopt term limits for their elected officials Tuesday. The measure limits county council members and the county executive to… Read More
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Why Poll-Watching Trends in Florida Are Harming Democracy
Last week, the specter of ballot fraud came alive in Florida when scores of mail ballots in Broward County were found to have been wrongfully… Read More
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The Team That Will Transition Trump Into the White House
As balloons drop and Donald Trump celebrates his hard-fought victory, a select group of political and policy experts will hit the ground running, laying the… Read More
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The People Have Spoken: Change Must Start Now
Last night, the American people soundly rejected the failed liberal policies of Hillary Clinton and the broken legacy of President Barack Obama. Instead, they elected… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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Trump Defeats Clinton in Dramatic Finish to 2016 Race
Real estate developer and television personality Donald Trump made history Tuesday, winning election as the 45th president of the United States without ever having sought… Read More
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Key Numbers That Explain Trump’s Big Win
White voters powered Donald Trump’s dramatic victory in the race for president, but the Republican nominee also outperformed expectations among voting groups that traditionally support Democrats…. Read More
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Pot, Guns, and the Minimum Wage: Some Ballot Questions That Matter
In addition to casting their votes for president Tuesday, millions of Americans had the chance to weigh in on ballot questions in their respective states…. Read More
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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… Read More
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A Confident Paul Ryan Says ‘Duty Is Not Done’ as House Speaker
Facing the threat of losing his job as House speaker, Paul Ryan spoke confidently Monday about his future. “I feel very good where I am,”… Read More
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Colorado Lawmakers Take a Step to End the Electoral College
Editor’s note: On Tuesday, the Colorado Senate passed legislation that would award the state’s Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national… Read More
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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… Read More
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Virginia Governor Pardons 60,000 Felons, Enough to Swing Election
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has granted voting rights to as many as 60,000 convicted felons just in time for them to register to vote, nearly… Read More
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On Eve of Election, Americans Should Take Voter Fraud Seriously
It’s only a day before the election. Millions of Americans are putting the stamps on their absentee ballots; millions more are preparing to take their… Read More
