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Election takeaways: Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation [Video]

Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided nation. And in so doing, the Republican president-elect exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first U.S. president with a felony conviction.The Republican former president won over voters with bold promises that his fiery brand of America-first economic populism and conservative culture would make their lives better.Still, he is set to enter the White House on Jan. 20, 2025, from an undisputed position of strength. With votes still being counted, he could become the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote.The results left Democrats facing an urgent and immediate reckoning, with no obvious leader to unite the anti-Trump coalition and no clear plan to rebuild as an emboldened Trump prepares to re-take Washington.Here are some key takeaways:With modest shifts, Trump undermines the Democrats’ coalitionBlack voters — …

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