Erin Ryan, co-host of the Crooked podcast ‘Hysteria,’ joins the discussion to dissect the dramatic election night. She breaks down Trump's unexpected claims of victory and their implications for the race. The conversation also highlights historic wins in North Carolina, spotlighting a new governor and two black women senators. Amidst the political landscape, they explore the ongoing battle for reproductive rights and the mixed emotions surrounding recent results, emphasizing the need for hope and unity.
Donald Trump declared victory based on crucial swing states, despite the Associated Press not officially confirming the election results.
Significant milestones in the election included the election of the first black women senators and an openly trans congressperson, highlighting progress in representation.
Deep dives
Trump's Election Performance
Former President Donald Trump significantly outperformed his previous election margins, winning key swing states including North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Despite Fox News calling the election in his favor, the Associated Press had not confirmed the results at the time of reporting. Trump declared victory early in the morning, expressing gratitude to the American people for electing him again, while his running mate Senator J.D. Vance hailed it as an incredible political comeback. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign remained optimistic, highlighting the need to count every vote, even as her path to victory appeared increasingly difficult.
Historic Wins in Congress
The election saw notable victories that broke barriers, with Maryland and Delaware electing their first black women senators, which is a significant milestone in U.S. history. Angela Alsobrooks, one of the newly elected senators, expressed gratitude to those who paved the way for her, emphasizing the importance of representation in the legislature. Additionally, Delaware made history by electing Sarah McBride as the first openly trans person to Congress, who advocated for reproductive rights, affordable child care, and inclusive health care. These victories illustrate ongoing progress in diversifying political representation, even amid other contentious electoral outcomes.
Mixed Outcomes on Reproductive Rights
While abortion access measures were successful in states like Missouri and New York, Florida's Amendment 4, which aimed to safeguard reproductive rights, failed to meet the required voting threshold. This defeat means that Florida's six-week abortion ban will remain in effect, restricting access and forcing individuals to seek care in neighboring states. The results reflected a stark contrast in voter sentiment across the country, where some states prioritized reproductive freedoms while others intensified restrictions. These developments highlight the ongoing and divisive struggle over reproductive rights within the current political climate.
Welp. That happened. Former President Donald Trump declared victory in the presidential race in the early hours of Wednesday morning. As of 3 am Wednesday, The Associated Press had not officially called the race, but it had declared Trump the winner of three crucial swing states: North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania, effectively cutting off any path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. Democrats did see a few wins down ballot. Erin Ryan, co-host of the Crooked podcast ‘Hysteria,’ joins Jane to break down some of the election results.