United States presidential election, 2016 (New America)

The United States presidential election of 2016 was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. It was the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election. Incumbent president Barack Obama was ineligible to run for a third term. Carly Fiorina narrowly defeated Senator Bernie Sanders. At first, Sanders appeared to be leading Fiorina. However, the choice of Senator Chuck Schumer of New York as running mate, as well as his over the top performances in the debate made Sanders look too radically socialist. Fiorina gained the Republican Party support from both females & Latinos after choosing Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as vice presidential nominee. Eventually, she won the election, becoming the first female to do so. 
==Democratic Primaries==
Bernie Sanders.jpg|Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermount
Hillary Clinton.jpg|Former Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton of New York
Joe Biden.jpg|Vice President Joe Biden of Delaware
Martin.jpg|Former Governor Martin O'Mally of Maryland
LincolnChafee.jpg|Former Governor Licoln Chafee of Rhode Island
JimWeb.jpg|Former Senator Jim Webb of Virginia
When Clinton first announced her run for president, it seemed like a cakewalk for the former Secretary Of State. However, Bernie Sanders' effort to relate to the general public became successful. Also, the email scandal looming over her, Clinton decided to drop out. Following this, Vice President Biden decided to enter the race. Biden became very popular & many predicted he would be the one to snag the nomination. However, after an embarrassing performance in the primary debates, Biden sank & eventually dropped out leaving Sanders unopposed. 
==Republican primaries==
Carly.jpg|Carly Fiorina of Maryland
845px-Donald Trump by Gage Skidmore.jpg|Donald Trump of New York
Ben Carson - R.jpg|Ben Carson of Maryland
Jeb Bush by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|Former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida
800px-Marco Rubio, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg|Senator Marco Rubio of Florida
220px-Ted Cruz, official portrait, 113th Congress.jpg|Senator Ted Cruz of Texas
Chris-Christie.jpg|Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey
Rand paul.jpg|Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky
Bjindal.jpg|Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisna
220px-Governor John Kasich.jpg|Governor John Kasich of Ohio
Scott-Walker.jpg|Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin
Gilmore.jpg|Former Governor Jim Gilmore of Virginia
LindseyGraham.jpg|Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina
GeorgePataki.jpg|Former Governor George Pataki of New York
Rick Santorum by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|Former Senator Rick Santorum of Pensyvannia
Rick Perry.jpg|Former Governor Rick Perry of Texas
Mikehuckabee.jpg|Former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas
May the beginning of the election, many believed Bush would be the party's nominee. However, Trump entered the race & became extremely popular. After his anti-Bush campaign proved successful, Bush had no choice but to drop out. At first, Fiorina was considered an underdog of the party until a private 5:00pm debate. Fiorina's popularity soared. After narrowly edging out Trump in polls, the businessman dropped out. Making Fiorina the nominee.
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