What Donald Trumps Win Means
Trump spent the day Wednesday collecting congratulatory calls and messages, while beginning the work of preparing for his transition. He huddled with transition chairman New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and other top aides to start shaping his administration. An early favorite for a top post is RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, who likely to be chief of staff, according to two people familiar with the thinking. Trump called him a "super star" early Wednesday morning, and he brings both the ability to manage the candidate and bring wayward Republicans along. It was a disappointing night for Democrats up and down the ballot, as they lost a prime opportunity to take the Senate and appear set to gain fewer than a dozen seats in the House. But Liberals saw some successes on petitions, as marijuana legalization and minimum wage hikes passed in several states. How Trump shocked the world. What it means for your wallet. And how he must shift to become the Commander-in-Chief. Must Reads, How Donald Trump Shocked the World He defied the odds to become the 45th President of the United States TIME, How Trump Must Now Shift from Candidate to Commander-in-Chief The U.S. military always salutes, but he needs to reach out, too, TIME's Mark Thompson writes, Donald Trump's Brexit-Plus' Victory Leaves Some U.K. Lawmakers Cold "Special relationship" on eggshells TIME, Hillary Clinton Collides Again With Highest Glass Ceiling Her loss may be as good a sign as any that we're not ready for glass-breaking yet, TIME's Charlotte Alter writes, Donald Trump, the Markets and Economic GrowthWhat to Expect TIME's Rana Foroohar Donald Trump's presidential victory has turned the markets upside down. That's actually not surprising, Reince Priebus Under Consideration as Donald Trump's Chief of Staff First personnel move TIME, Photos A Momentous Election Day TIME, Sound Off, "Hillary has worked very hard for a long period of time and we owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country."  Donald Trump praising Hillary Clinton in his victory speech, "Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead."  Clinton conceding the election Wednesday morning, Bits and Bites, How the 2016 Election Became a Watershed for Weed TIME, Read Hillary Clinton's Concession Speech for the 2016 Presidential Election TIME, Jeb and George H.W. Bush Congratulate Donald Trump, Offer Prayers TIME, Even an Electoral College Tie Would Have Spelled Defeat for Hillary Clinton TIME, All the Emotions of Election Night in One Photo TIME, The Other Reason George W. Bush Couldn't Bring Himself to Vote for Donald Trump TIME, Donald Trump Campaign's Lawsuit in Nevada Ends With a Whimper TIME