Alabama politicians react to Donald Trump’s stunning victory

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump scored a shocking and historic upset victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning, defeating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Trump maintained an Electoral College count lead over Clinton throughout the early evening, and as the votes were counted overnight, Trump’s lead widened until he secured the necessary 270-plus electoral votes around 2:45 a.m. ET.

Here’s what Alabama politicians have to say about Trump’s victory:

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (via statement):

Last night the American people roundly rejected the failed Obama-Clinton policies that aren’t working for our country.  We now have the opportunity to come together to champion conservative causes and reverse the damage that has been done from big government policies like Obamacare and Dodd-Frank. I look forward to working with President-elect Trump and my conservative colleagues in Congress on commonsense solutions that will ensure a brighter future for all Americans.

Alabama 1st District Rep. Bradley Byrne (via Facebook):

Congratulations to President-elect Donald J. Trump and his entire team on tonight’s historic victory! It is time for new leadership in Washington. Now is the time for unity, and I look forward to seeing the positive change that will come from a unified Republican government.

Alabama 2nd District Rep. Martha Roby (via statement):

I offer my sincere congratulations to Donald Trump upon his impressive and decisive victory. There is much to do to get this country back on track, and I’m eager to get to work.

As someone who has spent the last six years in Congress playing defense against the Obama Administration, I am eager to play offense to advance conservative priorities and to protect Alabama’s interests. No matter what, I will continue to fight on behalf of the people I represent and focus on the issues that matter to them.

Alabama 3rd District Rep. Mike Rogers (via statement):

As I have said before, Donald Trump was the only option for Americans to vote for as president. The people have spoken for real change and I congratulate Mr. Trump on his tremendous victory.

For Republicans in Congress, we will now have a champion in the White House for our conservative agenda, to repeal and replace Obamacare, rebuild our national defense, and restore Constitutional rule.

I look forward to working with the new Trump Administration to make America great again. Let’s get to work.

Alabama 6th District Rep. Gary Palmer (via Twitter):

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump – I look forward to working with you.

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