November 21, 2016

This issue of The Weekly Standard came out immediately after Donald Trump's surprise victory in the 2016 presidential election, examining both the causes of his unexpected win and the path forward for his incoming administration. The magazine featured analysis of how Trump could reconcile populism with conservatism (Fred Barnes), the collapse of Barack Obama's electoral coalition (Jay Cost), and widespread polling failures that had predicted a Clinton victory (Mark Hemingway). Looking ahead, contributors explored Trump's opportunities to overturn the Iran Deal and replace Obamacare, while also examining broader questions about voting patterns, campaign digital strategy, and American political realignment.