Laura Helmuth, the top editor at Scientific American, found herself in hot water after some heated posts on election night. Taken aback by the election results, she let loose on social media, targeting Trump supporters with some strong language. Her posts didn't go unnoticed, sparking a wave of crit
Well, the day after Donald Trump's big win, "Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael Che had a few things to say – and a drink to help him along. He couldn't believe people thought Pennsylvania would vote for a candidate he referred to as the "Jamaican Indian lady. " That’s right, Michael was talking abou
Arizona is on edge, waiting for the final counts in its elections. As of Saturday morning, Donald Trump was leading with 52. 7% of the vote, while Kamala Harris had 46%. But there's still a way to go before the state can call it. Around 602, 000 ballots are yet to be counted. The state flipped to De
In the aftermath of Election Day 2024, Matthew Record, an assistant professor at Molloy University, shared some intriguing insights about President-elect Trump's victory over Vice President Harris. Record, who teaches American Politics and Public Policy, noted something quite unexpected: young peopl
In a historical twist, Donald Trump has become the first presidential candidate in four decades to sweep all seven key swing states. These states - Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina - have played a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the president
A political scientist from Vanderbilt University recently spoke out on cable news, challenging the popular notion that Donald Trump's win in the 2024 elections signaled a clear ideological mandate. The professor, John Sides, argued that this interpretation overlooks important details. He pointed ou
Who would have thought that, in our age of constant connectivity, people wouldn't be more informed about politics? That's right! While cable TV and the internet have flooded us with political info, our political know-how hasn't really improved. Surprising, isn't it? You see, it all boils down to wh
Millions of Americans are feeling down after Trump's re-election. They're confused and disappointed. How could someone who caused so much chaos and trouble win again? His lies, bigotry, and incompetence were rewarded, not punished. Racism and sexism might explain some votes, but what about the rest
In a surprising turn of events, Latino voters played a pivotal role in helping Donald Trump secure a second term in the White House. The economy, especially the rising cost of food and housing, was the main concern for many Latino voters. According to exit polls, Trump managed to grab 45% of the His
Precious Brady-Davis, a Black transgender woman, just won a local election but felt disappointed that the US didn't elect a female president. Many women voters also shared this sentiment. Despite Kamala Harris' historic run, she didn't secure enough votes to win. Some women supported Trump for his v
