Weekly Newsletter: Election Night saw wins for the GOP and the peaceful transfer of power, but also clear opportunities for No Labels and our allies to reassert the power of the commonsense majority. We’re ready for the next chapter.

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John,

Multiple remarkable stories came out of this election.

First, President-Elect Trump pulled off a historic win by building a new working-class coalition of Americans of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds. After felony convictions, assassination attempts, and relentless negative press coverage, the people spoke decisively in his favor. They chose the candidate who was most effective at discussing issues, taking meaningful policy positions, and acknowledging the pain many voters were feeling.

The second remarkable story is what didn't happen. The country did not erupt into violence. No claims of fraud or cheating have gone mainstream. Perhaps it's because we were given a gift in the form of a decisive win for one side, but Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party also deserve credit for standing by their principles and accepting the result with dignity.

Here's another notable story out of this election, one I bet you haven't heard about: The center had a huge night. Out of the 29 races we were tracking that featured problem solving leaders--many of which were longshots--a staggering 22 of them either won or appear poised for victory. That's a 75% win rate.

Among them were four of our brave leaders in Congress, each of whom were in hard-fought and extremely tight races: Jared Golden (D-ME) ([link removed] ) , Tony Gonzales (R-TX) ([link removed] ) , Mike Lawler (R-NY) ([link removed] ) , and Marie Glusenkamp Perez (D-WA) ([link removed] ) . We'd love for you to follow those links to their Facebook pages and congratulate them on behalf of our community.

In addition, we also helped secure victory for new leaders like Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA). All told, these were resounding victories for the middle, and it gives us a solid foundation for the years ahead.

So what comes next? There is plenty of uncertainty, but we know there will be massive pressure for everyone to fall into one of two camps: pro-Trump or pro-resistance. The real power will go to those who recognize this as a false choice and who present a third option. That will be us.

We will stand up for Trump’s policies when they are right, stand against them when they are wrong, and do the same for Democrats. We will strive to be your source of impartial, unbiased information and analysis, because that will be hard to come by.

We will also work to ensure both parties learn the right lessons from this election. Republicans have a mandate, but they should be careful not to overinterpret it. That would be a great way to squander their newly diverse coalition. Democrats need to rebuild, but they'll need to decide whether to rebuild toward the center, not the fringes.

We have an opportunity, working with our brave new leaders in Congress, to help guide outcomes in these coming months. It won't be easy. It will require strategy, courage, and leadership, but we have all three in spades. Our December 12 meeting will be a crucial opportunity to come together and chart the course ahead.

As we prepare for that gathering, we would love your comments and reflections about this election and where our community should go from here.

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Thanks for standing with us through this historic year. We're ready for the next chapter.

Nancy Jacobson

No Labels, CEO and Co-Founder

Here are 3 takeaways from our No Labels Talks Post-Election Panel:

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Major Shift in Voter Turnout and Preferences: Vice President Harris received around 67 million votes compared to Biden’s 80 million in 2020. Additionally, many independents and moderates shifted toward Trump, especially around key issues like inflation, immigration, and general economic stability.

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Trump's Coalition of "Rented" Voters: Trump gained significant ground among traditionally Democratic demographics, including Latinos and Black men. However, strategists noted that some of these voters might be "rented," not solidly loyal to Trump or the Republican Party, but drawn to him due to frustrations with the current administration’s policies.

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Democratic Party's Working-Class Challenge: The Democratic Party saw a sharp decline in support from working-class voters across racial lines, particularly among men. The panel pointed out that the party’s focus on professional and urban issues may have alienated voters more concerned with economic pragmatism and job security, areas where Republicans gained traction.

A Quiet Lame Duck? Hardly. ([link removed] )

By Sam Zickar

Come January, Donald Trump will pull off a feat that only Grover Cleveland has accomplished before, returning to serve a second non-consecutive term as President. His win brings to a close one of the most contentious and contested elections in recent memory. But even as the dust settles, Washington can’t afford to stand still. The world won’t pause to wait for the next president, and we face a myriad of pressing challenges.

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What a Republican Sweep Could Mean for America ([link removed] )

By Peyton Lofton

Donald Trump has won the presidential election, and Republicans have reclaimed the Senate majority – although we don’t yet know by how many seats. And while about 50 House seats have not been decided at the time of writing, the pundits and the betting markets both believe the GOP will retain control of the lower chamber, giving Republicans a trifecta for the first time since 2018.

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A Red-District Conqueror Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror ([link removed] )

By Annie Karni

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who is on track to win re-election in a rural Washington district, says her party needs to stop demonizing others and change the candidates it supports.

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RSVP to No Labels Talks with Jessica Taylor ([link removed] )

Wednesday, November 13 at 4 PM ET

We know Republicans will control the Senate next year, but who will replace Mitch McConnell as Majority Leader and what does this new majority mean for the Trump administration’s agenda? You can find answers to these questions and more on our next No Labels Talks, where we will be joined by Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report.

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No Labels Talks Episode 30: "Trump’s Rented Coalition" with Chris McNulty and Dritan Nesho ([link removed] )

In this episode, host Ryan Clancy is joined by HarrisX CEO Dritan Nesho and Causeway Solutions VP of Political Insight Chris McNulty to break down Donald Trump’s historic election victory. Together, they explore the surprising shifts in voter turnout, including gains for Trump among key demographics and the challenges faced by Democrats in maintaining their coalition. Tune in to hear their expert analysis on what these results mean for both parties moving forward.

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