2016 Election reactions: Candidates and experts weigh in

MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with experts and candidates across parties to get their reaction to some of the surprising, and not so surprising, results of the 2016 elections.

Experts

Larry Jacobs, Walter F. Mondale Chair for Political Studies at the Humphrey School of Public Policy.

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Vin Weber, a lobbyist and former Republican Congressman from Minnesota

Ed Morrissey, conservative blogger and senior editor at HotAir.

Penny Flanagan, representative from the State House District 46A.

Anthony Newbie, executive director, Neighborhoods Organized for Change (NOC).

Candidates

Jerry Hertaus, represents western Twin Cities State House District 33A.

Mark Johnson, from East Grand Forks represents State Senate District 1.

Rick Nolan, congressman representing the 8th District.

Ilhan Omar, represents State House District 60B.