Newspaper Headline: Day after election 2016

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Christie elected, Cuomo Concedes Defeat
The most expensive presidential campaign in modern memory came to an end at 12:55 AM last night when the associated press announced Chris Christie had won the 2016 presidential election. Christie, who has spent the past six years as Governor of New Jersey, was declared the winner after winning his home state of New Jersey along with swing states Ohio, Florida, Colorado, Iowa, New Hampshire, Missouri, and North Carolina. This placed the New Jersey native at 300 electoral votes. At 1:15 AM, Democratic Presidential nominee Andrew Cuomo and running-mate Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) conceded defeat at their campaign headquarters in Albany, New York. Cuomo thanked supporters, stating that "This campaign was one about people, not politics. Without people, we would not be in this position, we would not have won the great support we've had." Mean while, across the Hudson River, at The Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey, President-elect Chris Christie thanked supporters and the nation."Tonight, we have proven that the American dream is alive and well. Words can not express the gratitude I feel towards New Jersey and the nation tonight. I am humbled, you have humbled me. Our victory is one based on a brighter future for our country, and an end to partisan bickering in Washington." Marco Rubio of Florida, who will succeed Joe Biden as Vice President, told reporters later that he was "Excited to work with President-elect Christie and members of both parties in congress to do the work Americans elected us to do; fix our economy, get our fiscal house in order, and change the tone in Washington D.C." In exit polls, Americans cited the economy as the top issue, though the national debt registered a close second. Furthermore, 42% of Americans cited they approved of the job performance of President Obama. In a statement, the white house congratulated both Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo. For both men, getting to the nomination was a challenge. For Chris Christie, it meant facing two challengers. In Iowa, Christie lost the caucus to Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. After an overwhelming victory in New Hampshire, Christie nearly lost his party's nomination as Marco Rubio carried both South Carolina and his home state of Florida. However, Christie rebounded and won 35 states. For Cuomo, the challenge was more of a surprise. He faced Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley from the left and Virginia Senator Mark Warner on the right. Though O'Malley won no state contests, he weakened Cuomo's campaign early on. Warner pulled a big win in South Carolina and won all the southern primaries. In the end, Cuomo won his party's nomination, many say due in part because of the support he won from Former President Bill Clinton. Throughout the general election, the candidates debated the economy and fiscal issues. Cuomo argued for a tax increase on the wealthiest five percent of Americans, a minimum-wage hike, a $1,000 tax credit for the middle class, and closing corporate loopholes. Christie argued for a 15% across the board income tax cut, a reduction in the corporate tax from 35 to 25%, a 7% across the board cut in spending on everything with an exception for the military and veterans, and Christie said he would repeal "Obamacare." In the end, Americans came down on the side of Christie; he took 51 percent of the vote to Cuomo's 48 percent.

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Chris Christie elected President, Martin O'Malley concedes defeat


After an emotional campaign, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey was elected President of the United States in a decisive election win. Running on economic growth, fiscal discipline, tax reform, and education reform, the New Jersey Governor and running-mate Senator Marco Rubio of Florida claimed victory. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of about 1,200 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Governor Christie stated that he was "Thankful for the hard work my team did, and for all the volunteers and voters who have helped me get to this moment. Tonight, we begin moving our nation in a better direction." Meanwhile, in Baltimore, Maryland, Governor Martin O'Malley and running-mate Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) conceded defeat. O'Malley, who ran as a left-wing candidate who pledged to defend abortion rights and provide health insurance to every single american, told voters that "Despite the results tonight, we must continue to fight for the values we believe in."

Christie/Rubio (R) 53% 294 EV
O'Malley/Hagan (D) 46% 244 EV

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Oh Hillary!

Christie elected President, Hillary Clinton concedes election defeat

After a hard fought campaign, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey and running-mate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida defeated the democratic ticket, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Senator Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania. Though Ms. Clinton was ahead in the polls for much of the summer, a series of documents recalling the 2012 attack on the American consulate in Libya brought Ms. Clinton's leadership abilities into question. While Mr. Christie never formally acknowledged these documents, many republicans did, and even some democrats expressed disappointment that Ms. Clinton played a "cover up game" for the Obama administration. Aspects of Hillary Clinton's past also came to light in the fall; she was alleged to be involved in efforts for the U.S. to stop competing in the cold war, and questions about her involvement in some shady investment deals in the early 1990s, questions which were raised during her husbands 1992 presidential campaign, were brought up again. Clinton conceded defeat, thanking supporters for "giving me a voice and for giving me your votes." Running on a platform of fiscal discipline, tax reform, education reform, and growing the economy, Governor Chris Christie accepted victory. "I want to thank the American people for the honor which you have given me. Tonight, the journey of moving in a better direction begins."

Christie/Rubio (R) 52% 281 EV
Clinton/Casey Jr. (D) 47% 257 EV