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Democratic candidate Joe Biden said today that he would win the U.S. presidency as his lead over outgoing Republican President Donald Trump grows in ambiguous states, although television networks have so far avoided commenting on his resignation. .
“The numbers tell us … and it’s a pretty compelling story: We will win the race,” Biden said, adding that he and his running mate Kamala Harris are already meeting with experts to prepare for the White House. .
“It’s time to quit and move on,” former Vice President Barack Obama said during a short speech, which was originally scheduled to celebrate his victory, but has changed his focus. clear winner in some ambiguous states.
However, Biden’s advantage over Trump extends to four states that will be decisive for the final result: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada. After all, in the number of votes nationally, the Democratic candidate is ahead of his opponent by 4.1 million, out of a total of 147 million votes, a record number.
“Your vote will be counted. I don’t care how many people try to stop it.” I will not allow it to happen, “he emphasized.
Biden emphasized that the Americans had instructed him to address the coronavirus pandemic, strengthen the affected economy, address climate change and systemic racism.
“They have made it clear that they want the country to unite, not to remain divided,” he said, adding that today he hopes to address the people again.
Trump continues to say, without giving evidence, that there is electoral fraud, while the Republicans try to raise $ 60 million to finance lawsuits against the results. However, some party members described these legal efforts as disorganized, while so far the courts have not accepted any appeals.
On the fourth day of the vote count, Biden has a 253 voter lead over 214 for Trump, according to Edison Research.
If you win all 20 Pennsylvania voters, you will get more than the 270 you need to win the presidency. The same will happen if Biden wins in two of the other three states (Georgia, Arizona and Nevada), where the count continues.
Expand the lead in Pennsylvania
In the state of Pennsylvania, Joe Biden is expanding his lead over his opponent, Donald Trump, according to the latest Edison Research Institute assessment of the results of the presidential election.
In the event that Biden wins this state (20 voters) he secures 270 voters and the new president of the United States is proclaimed.
With 96% of the estimated votes counted, the former vice president of the United States receives 49.6% and Trump 49.1%.
Source: ΑΠΕ, REUTERS
