Election Day voting runs smoothly, with handful of issues
The final day of voting in a deeply divided nation’s high-stakes elections ran mostly smoothly through Tuesday afternoon, with only scattered problems at some polling locations. But by and large, Republicans and Democrats said the voting process went smoothly - and they were relieved to get it over with. A court approved the board’s petition to extend voting time to 10 p.m., instead of the planned 8 p.m. close. The county sent extra voting machines to Lehigh University and Lafayette College to accommodate the huge student turnout. Election Day turnout in urban polling locations is one of several factors analysts have said could decide the outcome.
Source:Washington Post
November 06, 2024 12:51 UTC
NewsNation Is First TV Network To Call Presidential Race For Trump Thanks To Decision Desk HQ
From the first hints provided by exit poll results shortly after 5 p.m. ET Tuesday, the election night story moved methodically in Trump’s direction. The dam broke at 11:18 p.m. that night, when the …
Source:Los Angeles Times
November 06, 2024 12:29 UTC
Trump claims victory as he moves ahead in presidential race
PoliticsTrump claims victory as he moves ahead in presidential raceFormer president Donald Trump gave a victorious speech in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 5 after pulling ahead in the general election.
Source:Washington Post
November 06, 2024 12:20 UTC
State Recounts ?
ballotpedia.org/...Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski she is a Democrat I think we can trust her a one percent point win I think deserves a recount. winner Donald TrumpGOP 3,434,001 50.8 19 Kamala HarrisDEM 3,263,400 48.3 0 https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/results/2024/11/05/pennsylvania/Pennsylvania 2.5 % difference so another state we should do a recount. https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/results/2024/11/05/georgia/Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger I really think we can trust him. Voter recount laws are in every state Harris has lawyers who know this much better than I do. Given Trump’s obsession with claiming we stole the last election and his attempt in Georgia to find more votes I think recounts are very necessary!
Source:Washington Post
November 06, 2024 12:09 UTC
Fed readies a rate cut and faces these four questions
This week’s decision lacks the suspense of the last one, when markets weren’t sure how big the Fed’s rate cut would be. The Fed cut rates by a half-point at its meeting in September, the first cut in four years. Investors will be on alert Thursday for any signals about where the bar is to cut rates again in December. When the Fed cut rates in September, the unemployment rate had ticked up to 4.3% in July from 3.7% at the beginning of the year. “It feels to me that the neutral rate is probably significantly higher than it was back then."
Source:Wall Street Journal
November 06, 2024 11:24 UTC
Yuan Under Pressure as Trump Trades Boost Dollar
0747 GMT – Trump trades have boosted the dollar across the board and put the yuan under pressure, ING strategists say. ( fabiana.negrinochoa@wsj.com )Dollar Hits 4-Month High on Trump Trade0741 GMT – The dollar rises to a four-month high as investors position for the prospect of Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election. The Trump trade are bets that his proposed policies, including lower taxes and trade tariffs, will be inflationary and lead to higher interest rates. USD/MXN is ripping toward the 21 handle amid concern that a Trump win will renew trade barriers with Mexico. BMI expects a Trump win this time to cause the peso to weaken about 9% to 22 against the dollar by end-2024.
Source:Wall Street Journal
November 06, 2024 11:21 UTC
Republicans win control of U.S. Senate; House still up in the air
Neither party appeared to have a clear advantage in the battle for the House of Representatives, which Republicans now control by a narrow margin. Republicans also posted gains as they sought to retain control of the House, which they currently control by a narrow 220-212 majority. Republicans stand a chance to widen their Senate majority further if they win in Montana, where Democrat Jon Tester faces a tough reelection battle, and prevail in several competitive Midwestern states. HOUSE UP FOR GRABSThe outcome was still up in the air in the House, despite Republicans' gains in North Carolina. Tight races in the heavily Democratic states of New York and California could determine House control, though the final outcome may not be known for several days as California typically takes several days to count its ballots.
Source:Washington Post
November 06, 2024 11:06 UTC
Alsobrooks makes history as Maryland’s first Black senator
PoliticsAlsobrooks makes history as Maryland’s first Black senatorDemocrat Angela Alsobrooks gave a speech after she was projected to win Maryland’s Senate race Nov. 5, defeating former Maryland governor Larry Hogan (R).
Source:Washington Post
November 06, 2024 10:59 UTC
Trump Says This Will Be His Last Campaign
“Just been very honored to find out that the lines are long and — the conservative lines, the Republican lines are very long.” Reporter: “Regardless of what happens tonight, is this your last campaign? I mean, I would think so.” Reporter: “There are people who are concerned that you didn’t concede the election in 2020 when you lost. They’re concerned that if you lost this election, you wouldn’t concede again. What do you say to those people?” “I think they’re crazy. If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I’m going to — I’d be the first one to acknowledge it.
Source:New York Times
November 06, 2024 10:24 UTC
Josh Stein projected to win governor race in North Carolina
PoliticsJosh Stein projected to win governor race in North CarolinaIn North Carolina, Josh Stein (D) is the projected winner in the open gubernatorial race over Mark Robinson (R), who was plagued by scandal in what was once thought to be the nation’s most competitive contest for governor.
Source:Washington Post
November 06, 2024 10:23 UTC
Trump Claims Victory In Indiana Presidential Race
Trump Claims Victory In Indiana Presidential Race Hoosier voters consistently back Trump amid new election laws and fundraising battlesFormer President Donald Trump has solidified his status once again as the leading figure among Indiana voters, winning the state decisively in the 2024 presidential election. Indiana, known for its conservative leanings, contributed 11 electoral votes to Trump’s tally, reaffirming its reputation as a reliably red state. Since then, Indiana has trended firmly Republican, with Trump also winning the state by wide margins against opponents Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. The turnout for this year’s presidential race was significant, with approximately 4.8 million registered voters casting their ballots. "For the third time, Indiana is among the first states on the board for President Trump," stated Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head.
Source:Washington Post
November 06, 2024 09:42 UTC
10 year up 16.5 basis points; highest since early July.
Yields are moving sharply higher with the 10-year now up 16 basis points at 4.448%. 2 year yields are up 10.2 basis points at 4.305%. The 10 year yield is at the highest level since July 2. The high reached $75080. That is a new record high for the digital currency.
Source:Fox News
November 06, 2024 09:13 UTC