United States presidential election, 2016 (Timebomb Earth)

The United States presidential election of 2016 was the 58th quadrennial United States presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Democratic Party candidate and former U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defeated Republican Party candidate and businessman Donald Trump, as well as Libertarian Party candidate and former New Mexico Governor, Gary Johnson.
The main issues of the campaign were immigration, foreign policy and the economy. In particular, the shape of the economy under the Obama administration, as well as the controversial rollout of the Affordable Care Act, dubbed "Obamacare".
Hillary Clinton won a majority of the popular and electoral vote, winning all "swing states". Clinton was the first female President in addition to the second oldest elected President.
Gary Johnson and the Libertarian ticket claimed the largest percentage of the popular vote in Party history. This election marked the beginning of the end for the American two-party system, with the historied Republican Party splitting into two separate entities following the election; the now-predominately nativist and socially conservative GOP, and the moderate, hawkish American Party.
==Background==
In 2012 incumbent President Barack Obama won reelection over Republican former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and running mate Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan. Despite signs of competitive races in states such as Montana, Missouri and North Dakota, the Democrats held the Senate. The Republicans however, held the House of Representatives.
Over the course of his second term, Obama faced mixed, to staggeringly low approval ratings in many states. Obama attempted to remedy this by backing down on gun control and deciding not to intervene in the Syrian Civil War.
In 2014 the Democrats lost their Majority in the Senate by ten seats. With the Republicans controlling both parts of Congress, the President and the Congressional Democrats did not get much done on their agenda. With anemic economic growth, an unstable world stage, and egregious violations of civil liberties at home (and to some degrees abroad), many Americans desired a change in government.
==Nominations==
===Democratic Party nomination===
Democratic candidates
*Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State from New York (nominee)
*Bernie Sanders, Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont (Endorsed Hillary Clinton June 12th, 2016)
*Martin O'Malley, former Governor of Maryland (Withdrew February 1st 2016, and later endorsed Hillary Clinton)
*Lawrence Lessig, Law Professor at Harvard University from Massachusetts (Withdrew November 2nd, 2015, and made no endorsement)
*Lincoln Chafee, former Governor of Rhode Island (Withdrew October 23rd, 2015, and made no endorsement)
*Jim Webb, former U.S. Senator from Virginia, and former U.S. Secretary of the Navy (Withdrew October 20th, 2015, and made no endorsement)
Hillary Clinton official Secretary of State portrait crop.jpg|Former U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of New York ('nominee)
Bernie Sanders.jpg|Senator Bernie Sanders of Vemont
Martino'malley.jpg|Former Governor Martin O'Malley of Maryland
LawrenceLessig.jpg|Professor Lawrence Lessig of Massachusetts
LincolnChafee.jpg|Former Governor Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island
JimWebb.jpg|Former Senator Jim Webb of Virginia
Declined to run
Evan Bayht.jpg|Former Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana
Corybooker.png|Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
Jerry brown.jpg|Governor Jerry Brown of California
220px-Sherrod Brown, official Senate photo portrait, 2007.jpg|Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio
Julian Castro.jpg|U.S. HUD Secretary Julian Castro of Texas
GeorgeClooney.jpg|Actor and filmmaker George Clooney of California
Acuomo.jpg|Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York
BilldeBlasio.jpg|Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York
Rahm Emanuel, official photo portrait color.jpg|Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Illinois
Kirstingilibrand.jpg|Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York
Bandicam 2014-02-09 14-38-29-988.jpg|Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado
Bandicam 2014-02-09 13-41-19-926.jpg|U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry of Massachusetts
DennisKucinich.jpg|Former U.S. Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio
JoeManchin.jpg|Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia
Danmalloy.jpg|Governor Dannel Malloy of Rhode Island
Devalpatrick.jpg|Former Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts
Reed.png|Mayor Kasim Reed of Georgia
RobertReich.jpg|Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich of California
Schweitzer.jpg|Former Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana
Warren.jpg|U.S Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
===Republican Party nomination===
Republican candidates
*Donald Trump, businessman from New York  (Nominee)
*John Kasich, Governor of Ohio (Withdrew May 4th, 2016, and made no endorsement)
*Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas (Withdrew May 3rd, 2016, and later endorsed Donald Trump)
*Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida (Withdrew March 15th, 2016, and later endorsed Donald Trump)
*Ben Carson, former Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital from Maryland (Withdrew March 2nd, 2016, and later endorsed Donald Trump)
*Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida (Withdrew February 20th, 2016, and endorsed Ted Cruz, he later made no endorsement)
*Jim Gilmore, former Governor of Virginia (Withdrew February 12th, 2016, and endorsed Donald Trump)
*Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey (Withdrew February 10th, 2016, and later endorsed Donald Trump)
*Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett-Packard CEO from Virginia (Withdrew February 10th, 2016, and later endorsed Ted Cruz, she later made no endorsement)
*Rick Santorum, former U.S Senator from Pennsylvania (Withdrew February 3rd, 2016, and endorsed Marco Rubio, he later endorsed Donald Trump)
*Rand Paul, U.S Senator from Kentucky (Withdrew February 3rd, 2016, and later endorsed Donald Trump)
*Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas (Withdrew February 1st, 2016, and later endorsed Donald Trump)
*George Pataki, former Governor of New York (Withdrew December 29th, 2015, and endorsed Marco Rubio, he later endorsed Donald Trump)
*Lindsey Graham, U.S Senator from South Carolina (Withdrew December 21st, 2015, and endorsed Jeb Bush, he then endorsed Ted Cruz and later made no endorsement)
*Bobby Jindal, former Governor of Louisiana (Withdrew November 17th, 2015, and endorsed Marco Rubio, he later endorsed Donald Trump)
*Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin (Withdrew September 21st, 2015, and later endorsed Ted Cruz, he then endorsed Donald Trump)
*Rick Perry, former Governor of Texas (Withdrew September 11, 2015, and endorsed Ted Cruz, he later endorsed Donald Trump)
845px-Donald Trump by Gage Skidmore.jpg|Businessman, Donald Trump of New York (Nominee)
Johnkasich.jpg|Governor John Kasich of Ohio
Ted Cruz.jpg|Senator Ted Cruz of Texas
Marco Rubio, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg|Senator Marco Rubio of Florida
Ben_Carson_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg|Retired surgeon Ben Carson of Maryland
Jeb Bush by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|Former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida
Jim Gilmore by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|Former Governor Jim Gilmore of Virginia
Chris christie.png|Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey
Carly Fiorina by Gage Skidmore.jpg|Former Hewlett-Packer CEO Carly Fiorina of Virginia
Rick Santorum by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|Former Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania
Rand Paul official portrait with flag edit.jpg|Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky
Mikehuckabee.jpg|Former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas
GeorgePataki.jpg|Former Governor George Pataki of New York
Scottwalker.jpg|Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin
LindseyGraham.jpg|Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
220px-Bobby Jindal, official 109th Congressional photo.jpg|Former Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana
Rick Perry.jpg|Former Governor Rick Perry of Texas
Declined to run
Marshablackburn.jpg|U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee
John Bolton by Gage Skidmore.jpg|Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N John Bolton of Maryland
Bobcorker.jpg|Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee
Mdaniels.jpg|President of Purdue University Mitch Daniels of Indiana
Gingrich .jpg|Former U.S House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia
164px-63ff5 john huntsman 0511.jpg|Former Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr. of Utah
Bandicam 2014-02-09 13-07-36-444.jpg|U.S. Representative Darrell Issa of California
Peterking.jpg|U.S Representative Peter King of New York
Martinez.jpg|Governor Susanna Martinez of New Mexico
John McCain official photo portrait-cropped.jpg|Senator John McCain of Arizona
Tpawlenty.jpg|Former Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota
Mikepenceportrait.jpg|Governor Mike Pence of Indiana
Robportman.jpg|Senator Rob Portman of Ohio
Rice.jpg|Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice of California
MittRomney.jpg|Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts
Ryan.jpg|U.S House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin
JoeScarborough.jpg|Former U.S Representative Joe Scarborough of Florida
RickSnyder.jpg|Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan
Johnthune.jpeg|Senator John Thune of South Dakota
===Third party bids===
===Libertarian Party nomination===
Libertarian candidates
*Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico (Nominee)
*John McAfee, businessman from Tennessee
*Austin Petersen, owner and founder of The Libertarian Republic from Missouri
*Rhett Smith, private security officer from Texas
*Marc Feldman, physician from Ohio
*John David Hale, college student from Kentucky
*Joy Waymire, ranch forman and veteran from California
*Steve Kerbel, CEO from Colorado
*Jack Robinson, Jr, businessman and inventor from Colorado
*Darryl Perry, activist and author from Alabama
*Cecil Ince, Ince Films owner from Missouri
*Derrick Michael Reid, lawyer and engineer from California
*Merry Susan Nehls, from Oregon
*Keenan Wallace Dunham, activist from South Carolina
*Nathan Norman, actor from Pennsylvania
*Shawna Joy Sterling, Pastoral Counselor from Kentucky
*Donald Eugene Lowe, businessman
*Bart Lower, businessman from Michigan
*Robert David Steele, author and activist from Virginia
Garyjohnsonphoto.JPG|Former Governor Gary Johnson of New Mexico (Nominee)
John_McAfee_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg|Businessman John McAfee of California
Austin Petersen.jpg|Magazine organization owner Austin Petersen of Missouri
Rhettsmith.jpg|Private security officer Rhett Smith of Texas
MarcFeldman.JPG|Physician Marc Feldman of Ohio
JohnDavidHale.jpg|College student John David Hale of Kentucky
JoyWaymire.jpeg|Ranch forman Joy Waymire of California
SteveKerbel.png|CEO Steve Kerbel of Colorado
Jack-Robinson-Jr.-270x360.jpg|Businessman Jack Robinson, Jr. of Colorado
Darrylperry.jpg|Author and activist Daryl Perry of Alabama
CecilInce.jpeg|Businessman Cecil Ince of Missouri
DerrickMichaelReid.jpeg|Lawyer and engineer Derrick Michael Reid of California
Blank Person.jpg|Merry Susan Nehls of Oregon
keenan.png|Activist Keenan Wallace Dunham of South Carolina
Nathannorman.jpeg|Actor Nathan Norman of Pennsylvania
SS_Head_Shot_for_Wiki.png|Pastoral Counsel Shawna Joy Sterling of Kentucky
Donald_Eugene_Lowe.jpg|Businessman Donald Eugene Lowe of Texas
12800387_767891076675083_3703554585347067777_n.png|Businessman Bart Lower of Michigan
RobertDavidSteele.jpg|Author Robert David Steele of Virginia
Former New Mexico Governor and 2012 presidential nominee Gary Johnson, ran again for the nomination. After facing a large field of low-profile candidates, Johnson won handily. Johnson chose former Massachusetts Governor William Weld as his running mate.
===Green Party nomination===
Green candidates
*Jill Stein, physician from Massachusetts (Nominee)
*Rosa Clemente, activist from New York
*Darryl Cherney, musician from California
* Kent Mesplay, former delegate from California
*Harley Mikkkelson, perennial candidate from Michigan
*Midge Potts, activist from Missouri
Jill Stein.jpg|Physician Jill Stein of Massachusetts (Nominee)
RoseClemente.jpg|Activist Rosa Clemente of New York
DarrylCherney.jpg|Musician Darryl Cherney of California
Kentmesplay.jpg|Former delegate Kent Mesplay of California
100 2479.320104515 std.jpg|Perrenial candidate Harley Mikkelson of Michigan
MidgePotts.jpg|Activist Midge Potts of Missouri
Add a photo to this galleryPhysician and 2012 presidential nominee Jill Stein, sought the nomination again. Stein faced a slight challenge from 2008 vice presidential nominee, Rosa Clemente, but emerged from the primary victorious. Stein chose 2012 running mate, Cheri Honkala, as her running mate.
===Constitution Party nomination===
Constitution candidates
* John Hostettler, U.S. Representative from Ohio (Nominee)
* J.R Myers, Alaska Constitution Party founder from Alaska
* Robby Wells, former Savannah State University head football coach from Georgia
* Chad Koppie, farmer from Illinois
* Scott Copeland, ordained minister from Texas
535px-John Hostettler by Gage Skidmore.jpg|U.S. Representative John Hostettler of Ohio (Nominee)
JRMyers.jpg| Alaska Constitution Party founder J.R Myers of Alaska
Bandicam 2013-12-24 14-01-54-702.jpg|Former college football coach Robby Wells of North Carolina
ChadKoppie.jpg|Farmer Chad Koppie of Illinois
ScottCopeland.png|Ordained minister Scott Copeland of Texas
Ohio Congressman John Hostettler was the decided favorite when he first announced and he remained so. Former College football coach Robby Wells dropped out of the Democratic primary to seek the nomination, but he drew very little support. Hostettler won the nomination and chose party Vice Chairman Randall Stufflebeam as his running mate.
===Peace and Freedom nomination===
Peace and Freedom candidates
*Roseanne Barr, comedian, and actor from Hawaii (Nominee)
*Stephen Durham, attorney from New York
Roseanne Barr.jpg|Comedian and actor Roseanne Barr of Hawaii (Nominee)
stephendurham.png|Attorney Stephen Durham of New York
Comedian, actor, and 2012 nominee Roseanne Barr decided to seek the nomination again. Barr was nominated easily and chose 2012 running mate Cindy Sheehan as her running mate.
===Potential independent candidates who declined to run===
Evan Bayht.jpg|Former Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana
Bloomberg .jpg|Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York
164px-63ff5 john huntsman 0511.jpg|Former Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr. of Utah
Rand Paul official portrait with flag edit.jpg|Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky
Bernie Sanders.jpg|Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont
845px-Donald Trump by Gage Skidmore.jpg|Business magnate Donald Trump of New York
JimWebb.jpg|Former Senator Jim Webb of Virginia
==General election campaign==
WIP
==Results==
Clinton ended up winning with 341 electoral votes to Trump's 191.
Johnson and the Libertarian Party took a record number of the popular vote this election, winning 18,560,423 votes.
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