An electoral road paved with quirks


Despite a nationwide poll, the popular vote does not determine the winner of the presidency. That power belongs to the Electoral College.

WHETHER Americans rejoice or bemoan the results of the acrimonious 58th presidential contest, the impact on the globe of Donald Trump’s victory will take time to manifest.

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Opinion , Shad Faruqi , columnist

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