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Tag: US-Pres

Michigan Election Results Update

Republican Aaron Van Langevelde chose to follow the law and not Trump by voting to certify Michigan’s state election results

November 23rd, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Elections

“Our duty is very simple, and it’s a duty… We have no authority to request an audit, to delay or block certification, to review inaccuracies that happened at the local level,” Van Langevelde said.

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SNL's Biden Victory sketch

Cathartic SNL episode shreds Trump and Guiliani while basking in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ victory

November 8th, 2020 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the sixth episode of SNL’s forty-sixth season, hosted by Dave Chappelle, with Foo Fighters as the musical guest, including the Biden Victory cold open.

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Joe Biden talks to the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding

Joe Biden gives a victory speech in Wilmington – LIVE

November 7th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Announcements, Elections

Biden calls the work of rebuilding America, “the task of our time.” His win in Pennsylvania sealed his victory earlier today.

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Harris speaks to Carifornia Democrats.

Kamala Harris gives a victory speech in Wilmington – LIVE

November 7th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Announcements, Elections

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris address the nation in the aftermath of their electoral college victory.

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Biden campaigns in Iowa in 2019

Biden team steps up transition plans as his leads in key states grow.

November 6th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

Faced with the likelihood of a Republican Senate and a powerful alliance of progressives, Biden must toe a narrow line in his appointments.

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National Election Results Update

Good morning. Joe Biden has the lead.

November 6th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

If the Vice President’s numbers stay steady in Pennsylvania and Georgia, he is all but guaranteed to win the 2020 election.

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National Election Results Update

The margins narrow in three key states

November 5th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

The results in Arizona, Georgia and Pennsylvania are eye-watering, but Biden appears on track to win the election.

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National Election Results Update

What’s left to count?

November 5th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

As Thursday afternoon draws on, a tiny handful of states are keeping us all on edge, with mail-in votes arriving in dribs and drabs.

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Georgia Election Results Update

The race narrows even more in Georgia.

November 5th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

Trump is still ahead of Biden in the Peach State, but votes from deep-blue counties are eating into his lead.

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National Election Results Update

Joe Biden wins Michigan

November 4th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

Biden’s win in Michigan means that Trump will have to win all he remaining uncalled states to overtake him in the electoral college.

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Joe Biden speaking in New Hampshire

In Wilmington speech, Biden argues that he will win.

November 4th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Announcements, Elections

Biden’s speech, while avoiding a victory declaration, signaled confidence to supporters that he will pull ahead in key states.

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National Election Results Update

Joe Biden wins Wisconsin

November 4th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

Democratic success in Wisconsin is an encouraging sign that Biden may also be able to flip Michigan and Pennsylvania.

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National Election Results Update

Good morning! Not much has changed overnight.

November 4th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

Despite Trump’s victory rhetoric last night, the race is still tight, with Biden’s numbers slowly improving in a few key battlegrounds.

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A Statute of Liberty character

At 1am PST, it’s clear that this election won’t be decided any time soon!

November 4th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

With results in key states slowly filtering in, the Biden team urges caution while Trump threatens lawsuits.

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Arizona Election Results Update

Joe Biden wins Arizona

November 4th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

Victory in Arizona puts paid to Trump’s false victory narrative and puts the Democrats’ electoral college odds on a much better footing.

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Maine Election Results Update

Joe Biden wins Maine

November 4th, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

Biden’s large lead in Maine over Trump suggests a good night for the Democrats’ Senate candidate, Sara Gideon.

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Georgia Election Results Update

The count tightens in Georgia

November 3rd, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

The vote margin in the Peach State is likely to be razor thin, potentially denying Donald Trump the chance to declare victory on election night.

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Texas Election Results Update

Donald Trump wins Texas

November 3rd, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

Trump’s victory pushes back Democratic dreams of flipping the Lone Star State for another four years.

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Trump versus Biden: 6:15 PM Pacific Map

Joe Biden wins Minnesota

November 3rd, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

The North Star State was one of the few Blue states that Trump hoped to flip, but the GOP’s efforts appear to have been in vain.

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Trump versus Biden: 6:15 PM Pacific Map

Donald Trump wins Florida

November 3rd, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

The Sunshine State was a must-win for Trump, but Biden maintains multiple paths to an electoral college victory.

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Ohio Election Results Update

Ohio is called for Trump

November 3rd, 2020 Ruairi Vaughan Elections

The Buckeye State was a must-win for Trump, but current vote counts suggest that it was a nearer thing than his landslide 2016 victory in the state.

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