Politics: GOP braces for Trump loss, roiled by refusal to accept election results

What’s next for Meg Whitman, a Republican in Clinton’s corner?; U.S. Chamber of Commerce close to announcing leadership changes that will shape its lobbying strategy; K Street gearing up for peak busy season; Tiny Maine is getting outsize attention from Clinton and Trump; At charity roast, Donald Trump delivered what might as well be a campaign eulogy; Hillary Clinton spent $66 million just to air ads in September; An awkward night of jeers and barbs as Clinton and Trump share yet another stage for charity; On the airwaves, Obama is stepping up for down-ballot Democrats like never before; Hedge-fund manager S. Donald Sussman gave $21 million to pro-Clinton super PAC Priorities USA; Donald Trump’s campaign spending more than doubled in September. Here’s where the money went.; Ayotte down 8 points in latest New Hampshire Senate poll; In Phoenix, Michelle Obama goes after Trump again — and offers a vision for a Clinton presidency; Donald Trump's charge on the election's integrity reverberates in both campaigns; The growing list of women who have stepped forward to accuse Trump of touching them inappropriately;   The most important politics stories today   Ty Wright / Getty Images GOP braces for Trump loss, roiled by refusal to accept election results Republican leaders conclude it is probably too late for Trump to save his flailing campaign. By Philip Rucker and Robert Costa  •  Read more » What’s next for Meg Whitman, a Republican in Clinton’s corner? The Hewlett-Packard Enterprise CEO could become a Clinton cabinet pick. By Elise Viebeck  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   U.S. Chamber of Commerce close to announcing leadership changes that will shape its lobbying strategy The move comes at an important juncture for the business lobby as populist movements in both parties have put in peril many of the top items on its agenda. By Catherine Ho  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   K Street gearing up for peak busy season The fall and winter that bookend a presidential election are the busiest months for K Street's hired guns. By Catherine Ho  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Tiny Maine is getting outsize attention from Clinton and Trump The state could split its two electoral votes between the Democratic and Republican nominees. By Katie Zezima  •  Read more »   At charity roast, Donald Trump delivered what might as well be a campaign eulogy The crowd repeatedly booed Trump, something that simply doesn't happen at lavish charity dinners at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. By Jenna Johnson  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Hillary Clinton spent $66 million just to air ads in September It was twice as much as she spent in October. By Matea Gold and Anu Narayanswamy  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   An awkward night of jeers and barbs as Clinton and Trump share yet another stage for charity The two could barely hide their disdain for each other. By Abby Phillip and Jenna Johnson  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   On the airwaves, Obama is stepping up for down-ballot Democrats like never before It's a stark contrast to his first eight years in the national political spotlight. By Ed O'Keefe and Paul Kane  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Hedge-fund manager S. Donald Sussman gave $21 million to pro-Clinton super PAC Priorities USA The Florida-based investor said he has contributed $40 million in all to Democratic super PACs and allied groups in 2016. By Matea Gold  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Donald Trump’s campaign spending more than doubled in September. Here’s where the money went. The GOP nominee made a slew of last-minute investments in ads and voter data, according to a new campaign finance report filed Thursday. By Matea Gold and Anu Narayanswamy  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Ayotte down 8 points in latest New Hampshire Senate poll Her sharp decline in support is the latest sign that the unpopularity of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump could put Republican control in Congress in serious jeopardy. By Kelsey Snell  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   In Phoenix, Michelle Obama goes after Trump again — and offers a vision for a Clinton presidency The first lady has emerged in the final weeks of the campaign as Clinton's most powerful surrogate. By Krissah Thompson  •  Read more »   Donald Trump's charge on the election's integrity reverberates in both campaigns Trump on Thursday said he would accept "a clear result" but reserved the right to challenge something "questionable." President Obama called Trump's remarks "dangerous." By Juliet Eilperin, Philip Rucker and Jose A. DelReal  •  Read more »   The growing list of women who have stepped forward to accuse Trump of touching them inappropriately Here is what each woman has alleged and how Trump has responded. By Rosalind S. Helderman  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   WorldViews Important stories from around the world, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Politics:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Politics PM. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. 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