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Maybe I could have done more: Listeners react after Trump's victory

caption: Cheryl Paysen looks at a screen displaying election results during the Washington State Republicans watch party Tuesday in Bellevue.
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Cheryl Paysen looks at a screen displaying election results during the Washington State Republicans watch party Tuesday in Bellevue.
Daniel Berman for KUOW

It’s being called the most stunning victory in modern American history.

In January Donald J. Trump will take office as president of the United States.

We’ve heard plenty from the politicians and the pundits. Now what do you have to say?

The day after the election, KUOW opened the phones and invited Trump supporters, Clinton supporters and everyone in between to commiserate, vent and celebrate.

What was your initial reaction when you realized Donald Trump was going to win?

And what about going forward? What now?

Here's how a few of you answered those questions:

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