No Knockout

There Was No Knockout, So Democrats and G.O.P. Regroup for Next Round Voters delivered a convincing victory for Joseph R. Biden Jr. but a split decision for the two parties. Now they face perhaps the most up-for-grabs electoral map the country has seen in a generation. (NYTimes)

Trump's Faltering Efforts to Overturn the Election

Trump’s push to contest election results suffers more setbacks in state courts President Trump’s faltering efforts to challenge the election results suffered twin blows, as Republicans contended with multiple legal setbacks and as the final state projections in the White House race gave President-elect Joe Biden a resounding 306 electoral votes. By Hannah Knowles, David A. Fahrenthold and Rosalind S. Helderman

Biden's Election is Secure

Trump whimpers and postures but the country elected Joe Biden and that's that.

Drolleries

That election has its drolleries. It's the other side that is facing the decision of leaving the country. Four years from now it might be our turn. Yesterday a couple was talking about moving to Belize. I suggested Canada. All I got back was cold stares. What's wrong with Canada? I said, "Send me a postcard when you get there. I've heard good things about Belize. The burritos I've heard are fantastic." That ended the conversation.

Kamala and Joe Speak

7:27 The new Vice-President Elect and the President Elect speak in Deleware to a raucus crowd. Senator Kamala Harris has a powerful smile. She first quotes John Lewis. Our democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as fight for it. More people than ever before in the democratic process. It's a new day. We make sure every vote is counted. We thank the counters. Record turnout to make your voices heard. Organized for four years, then voted, delivering a clear message: hope, science, truth, unity. Joe Biden! He is a healer and uniter, a steady hand. Personal loss gives him purpose. A big heart. Love for Jill who will be an incredible First Lady. Talks about family. Remembers her mother. From India at the age of 19. Kamala smiles througout her speech. Equality,liberty, and justice for all. Sen. Harris is a powerful public speaker. She may be the first woman in high office but she will not be the last. We are still a country of possibilities. Loyal, honest, and prepared VP as she speaks to all even though who did not vote for Joe. Unite and heal. The road ahead will not be easy but Joe and I are ready. A President for all Americans. She introduces Joe Biden. Joe comes bounding on stage. Great smile also! My fellow Americans! The people of this nation have spoken. A convincing victory. 74 million Biden voters. An outpouring of hope that tomorrow will bring a better day. Not divide but unify. Not red states not blue states but the United States. Compliments Jill, Hunter, and Ashley. Jill is an educator. A great day for teachers! Compliments Sen. Harris. The arc has bent toward justice. Properly thanks the people who made this possible. Broad and diverse coalition. Appeals to Trumpers. This the time to heal in America. A rousing Democratic speech! He hits on ALL of the democratic goals. Will appoint a committee on Monday to gain control of the virus. He will spare no effort to control the pandemic. He will be President of the people who did not vote for him. We will cooperate. LET THIS GRIM ERA OF DEMONIZATION END. This country should give everybody a chance. Folks! An inflection point. We can do it! Restore the soul of America. It is time for our better angels to prevail. Very serious demeanor. Not smiling like Kamala in the meat of his speech. Offers empathy for the descendents of the 230,000 who have died from the virus. Quotes a hymn. A great Democratic speech!!! His entire family joins Joe on the stage as the speech concludes. Fireworks. Lots of contemporary music. Thrilling and powerful!!! Truly moving.

Celebrating!

Cities erupt in celebration after Biden beats Trump. So far massive safe celebrations. Watching CNN. Most seem to be wearing masks but not social distancing. Despite the pandemic it's hard to stop the celebrating.

Today

It's been a long few days since last Tuesday but finally it is official that Joe Biden has been become the President-Elect. Trump will shine and bluster, file his lawsuits alleging fraud and whatever, but Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States come next January 20th.