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2016 election

News and updates about 2016 election

Could Bernie Sanders have beaten Donald Trump?

Would Bernie Sanders, the 74-year-old Jewish socialist from Vermont, have beaten Donald Trump?

Could Bernie Sanders have beaten Donald Trump?

Trump, Israel and the Middle East

Trump, Israel and the Middle East

Why Trump won

Why Trump won

Netanyahu congratulates Trump

Prime Minister calls President-elect a 'true friend of Israel'.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump

Jewish Home touts Trump victory as sign of change

Education Minister congratulates President-elect, calls for end to talk of Palestinian statehood.

Jewish Home touts Trump victory as sign of change

How did Jews vote in 2016?

Which demographic groups pushed Trump over the top in 2016?

How did Jews vote in 2016?

President Trump? Yes!

President Trump? Yes!

Clinton concedes, Trump celebrates victory

Election ends as Clinton calls President-Elect Trump to concede.

Clinton concedes, Trump celebrates victory

Clinton campaign remains defiant despite losses

'Race isn't over yet,' says Clinton campaign manager John Podesta, calling on supporters not to give up hope.

Clinton campaign remains defiant despite losses

Trump wins Pennsylvania - and the White House

Trump now likely to secure at least 275 electoral votes, ensuring he will be the 45th President of the United States.

Trump wins Pennsylvania - and the White House

Trump takes lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania

Trump continues to gain in crucial battleground states that has become must-wins for Clinton.

Trump takes lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania

Analysis: The Clinton-Oligarchic Nihilism met Good Ol' USA Trump

Analysis: The Clinton-Oligarchic Nihilism met Good Ol' USA Trump

Election drama:

Trump appears headed towards victory

Trump wins the key states of Ohio and Florida and appears to be headed towards winning the presidency.

Trump appears headed towards victory

One dead in shooting near California polling station

One person killed and three wounded in shooting near polling location in Azusa, California.

One dead in shooting near California polling station

George W. Bush didn't vote for either major candidate

Former U.S. President and his wife Laura did not vote for either Trump or Clinton.

George W. Bush didn't vote for either major candidate

Israeli students favor the least flawed candidate in US election

Students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem are paying closer attention to the American election than most.

Israeli students favor the least flawed candidate in US election

Trump: Keep voting, it's far from over

Republican presidential candidate urges voters to turn out at the polls.

Trump: Keep voting, it's far from over

Election 2048 - Under the peace of Islam

Election 2048 - Under the peace of Islam

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Watch: Ambassador Dan Shapiro speaks as the U.S. Embassy in Israel celebrates American democracy.

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Being judged by the friends you keep - a note on the Clintons

Being judged by the friends you keep - a note on the Clintons

A modern Purimspiel for Election Day

A modern Purimspiel for Election Day     

Obama: Clinton actually knows what's going on in the world

U.S. President takes a shot at Republican presidential candidate, says his conduct isn't acceptable in the United States.

Obama: Clinton actually knows what's going on in the world

Jewish Republican Ari Fleischer rescinds Trump endorsement

Ari Fleischer, White House press secretary under President George W. Bush, says he will leave his presidential ballot blank.

Jewish Republican Ari Fleischer rescinds Trump endorsement

NJ congressional candidates trade barbs over anti-Semitic flier

Candidates for Congress in a northern New Jersey district trade charges over an anti-Semitic flier.

NJ congressional candidates trade barbs over anti-Semitic flier

Clinton: You will never see Trump's tax returns

Hours before polls open, Democratic presidential candidate blasts her Republican rival for failing to release his tax returns.

Clinton: You will never see Trump's tax returns

Enabling the Islamic incursion into America

Enabling the Islamic incursion into America

Trump: FBI Director was under tremendous pressure

Republican presidential candidate says FBI Director Comey was under “tremendous pressure” to clear Clinton’s name.

Trump: FBI Director was under tremendous pressure

Reuters: Clinton has a 90% chance of winning

Democratic presidential candidate has about a 90 percent chance of defeating Trump, final Reuters/Ipsos States of the Nation project finds.

Reuters: Clinton has a 90% chance of winning

Kill the deal not the men and women of our armed forces

Kill the deal not the men and women of our armed forces

Charity for Chelsea? Clinton 'charity' money used for wedding

Latest batch of Wikileaks suggests Clinton Foundation paid wedding expenses for Chelsea, supported her lifestyle 'for a decade'.

Charity for Chelsea? Clinton 'charity' money used for wedding

Online anti-Semitism surges during campaign season

Anti-Semitic rhetoric on the rise online, as vitriolic statements become more vile and more violent during 2016 election season.

Online anti-Semitism surges during campaign season

What really matters is what happens in Israel

What really matters is what happens in Israel

Trump: Clinton is guilty and she knows it

Watch: Republican presidential candidate says he still regards Clinton as guilty in private email case.

Trump: Clinton is guilty and she knows it

FBI: No change in our opinion on Clinton charges

FBI Director says the agency has not changed its opinion that Hillary Clinton should not face criminal charges over private email.

FBI: No change in our opinion on Clinton charges

83% of voters say Clinton's actions unethical

More than half of voters believe Clinton broke the law, according to new poll.

83% of voters say Clinton's actions unethical

Electoral handicap? Democratic state elector won't back Hillary

Even before the election, one Washington state Democratic elector has declared he will cast his vote against Hillary Clinton.

Electoral handicap? Democratic state elector won't back Hillary

Poll: Clinton holds a 4-point lead over Trump

Two days before election, Clinton leads Trump by four points nationally according to latest NBC/WSJ poll.

Poll: Clinton holds a 4-point lead over Trump

Netanyahu: No matter who wins, US-Israel ties will endure

Prime Minister plays down rumors President Obama is planning 'November surprise' at UN Security Council.

Netanyahu: No matter who wins, US-Israel ties will endure

Making America good

Making America good

Watch: Trump rushed off stage by security during rally

Republican presidential candidate rushed off stage by the Secret Service during rally in Reno, only to return a short time later.

Watch: Trump rushed off stage by security during rally

Clinton's VP claims some at FBI favor Trump

Senator Tim Kaine suggests officials at the FBI are “actively working” to support Trump.

Clinton's VP claims some at FBI favor Trump

House Speaker: Vote for Trump

Paul Ryan urges voters across the country to vote for the Republican Party nominee, agrees to attend his rally.

House Speaker: Vote for Trump

America first? Things the next president must realize

America first? Things the next president must realize

Hilary Clinton's record - A dispassionate perspective from Jerusalem

Hilary Clinton's record - A dispassionate perspective from Jerusalem

U.S. on alert over Al-Qaeda Election Day threat

Federal officials warn authorities New York City, Texas and Virginia about an unspecific threat of attacks by Al-Qaeda around Election Day.

U.S. on alert over Al-Qaeda Election Day threat

INTO THE FRAY:The elections are for President—not Pope

INTO THE FRAY:The elections are for President—not Pope

Jared Kushner's news outlet not endorsing Trump

Newspaper and news website owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law will not endorse the Republican presidential candidate - or anyone else.

Jared Kushner's news outlet not endorsing Trump

Last chance for Jewish voters to make a difference

Last chance for Jewish voters to make a difference

10 reasons why I am voting for Trump

10 reasons why I am voting for Trump

Trump could be the most pro-Israel president ever

 Trump could be the most pro-Israel president ever

Trump leads Clinton in absentee ballots from Israel

Haredi voters back Trump overwhelmingly, while secular Jews and younger voters tend to support Clinton.

Trump leads Clinton in absentee ballots from Israel

FBI sources say 'indictment likely' for Hillary Clinton

Two separate sources within FBI reveal bombshells in renewed Clinton investigation.

FBI sources say 'indictment likely' for Hillary Clinton

Khamenei criticizes U.S. presidential candidates

Iran's Supreme Leader criticizes both Clinton and Trump without naming them.

Khamenei criticizes U.S. presidential candidates

Obama: Stop thinking Trump's behavior is normal

President Barack Obama continues his efforts to boost Hillary Clinton, attacks Trump.

Obama: Stop thinking Trump's behavior is normal

Just how biased is the media against Donald Trump?

Report by media watchdog points to unprecedented level of bias in election coverage.

Just how biased is the media against Donald Trump?

Bush for Clinton?

After elder former President Bush indicates his support for Hillary Clinton, relative suggests George W. Bush will also vote for Clinton.

Bush for Clinton?

Republican Jewish Coalition helps incumbent in Pennsylvania

Republican Jewish Coalition spending $500,000 in Pennsylvania to protect incumbent Sen. Pat Toomey in a battleground state.

Republican Jewish Coalition helps incumbent in Pennsylvania

Trump to early Clinton voters: Change your vote

Republican presidential candidate urges early Clinton voters to change their ballots in states that allow it.

Trump to early Clinton voters: Change your vote

Clinton campaign dismisses latest poll

Hillary Clinton’s campaign says poll which found Trump with a 1 percentage point edge was “bad polling.”

Clinton campaign dismisses latest poll

Election 2016: The top Jewish moments of a delirious campaign

This presidential campaign has made Jewish history, for reasons good and bad.

Election 2016: The top Jewish moments of a delirious campaign