Autopsies are already underway, and experts and analysts blame this outcome on a variety of factors, from voters' frustration with President Joe Biden to the failure of Harris' campaign to separate her from the incumbent. Notable demographic results included a shift of Latino men to the right and higher-than-expected support for Trump among young voters, particularly young men.

I'll leave the rest to the political analysts. For our purposes, the most important questions are what comes next. One paradox of these election results is that when Trump was elected, voters also largely supported abortion rights when the issue was on the ballot. Seven states voted to protect abortion rights. In Florida, where a similar measure failed, it was still popular, receiving 57% of the vote, short of a 60% passage threshold. While Democrats and abortion rights advocates continue to claim that abortion wins elections, it appears that there are limits to this mantra. Voters support abortion rights, but not all voters who support access to reproductive health care rank it as their most important issue when choosing a presidential candidate.

That brings us to Trump himself. Of course, Trump oversaw the reversal roe v. Wadehas been accused of sexual assault and harassment by dozens of women (which he has denied) and found liable for sexual abuse and defamation of the writer E. Jean Carroll. (Not to mention January 6 and his numerous other legal troubles.) His second administration will likely be more extreme than his first, according to CNN, without the moderating figures who once aimed to keep him in check.

And then there's the question of whether the United States will ever elect a woman as president. I find it hard to believe that the Democratic Party will soon nominate a woman at the top of the ticket after two defeats – but I'd like to be proven wrong. And many candidates were successful last night (see below for more news). Harris will undoubtedly bear a lot of blame for Trump's second victory, but all evidence so far suggests that Biden would have had just as big, if not bigger, problems if he had stayed in the race. The election results are about more than one woman. However, the consequences will affect all women.

Emma Hinchliffe
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ALSO IN THE HEADLINES

– Together in this. In other election news, the Senate will feature two black women serving together for the first time, and only the third and fourth times ever. Maryland chose Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and Delaware chose Lisa Blunt Rochester. NPR

– At least one first. Sarah McBride won Delaware's only seat in the House of Representatives. The 34-year-old is the first openly transgender person ever elected to Congress. She said her win was a sign that Delaware voters “judge candidates on their ideas, not their identities.” NBC News

– Technical support. Elon Musk was crucial to Donald Trump's election campaign and, among other things, built the support of young men. Trump called the Tesla and X owner a “new star” last night. Assets

– Football commitment. The Women's Super League (WSL), a British professional soccer league, has agreed a five-year, £65 million ($84.7 million) deal with Sky Sports and the BBC. Above allthe annual value is up 60% compared to the previous deal in 2021 and for the first time most WSL games will be paid. By comparison, the top men's league has a four-year deal worth 6.7 billion pounds ($8.7 billion). The Guardian

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Shari Redstone is expected to leave Paramount Global's board after the company completes its merger with Skydance Media.

Monkey group appointed Alexandra Lamprecht as general manager of the Italian fashion house Alberta Ferretti. Most recently, she was managing director and board member of Sterne International; She also served as head of Valentino's business unit.

Seaport Therapeutics, a neuropsychiatric drug developer, was appointed Lauren White as CFO. Most recently, she was CFO at ImmunoGen.

Strattec Security Corporation, an automotive access, security and authorization provider Chey Becker-Varto Chief Commercial Officer and Linda Redman Chief People Officer. Most recently, Becker-Varto was Chief Commercial Officer at Vayan Group and Redmann was Executive HR Consultant at Korn Ferry and Bolder HR.

Proficient Auto Logistics, a provider of auto transport and logistics services, has been appointed Brenda Frank to its board. Frank is currently Group SVP of Human Resources and is purchasing offices at Ross Stores.

ON MY RADAR

By far the most important reason why men flocked to Trump New York Times

The sad truth is that the anti-feminist backlash helped propel Trump to victory Guardian

The influence of Sedona Prince The New Yorker

Parting words

“Serving this state, my homeland, is the honor of my life.”

– Angela Alsobrooks on her election in Maryland, making her one of four black female senators in U.S. history

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