Voting work continued on the sixth (Japan’s seventh time), the fourth day after the US presidential election, and former Vice President Byden (77) of the Democratic Party reversed President Trump (74) in two states of fierce battle and became dominant. We are approaching the acquisition of the majority of the voters needed for the election. Mr. Byden delivered a speech that night, showing strong confidence that we will “win”, but did not declare victory. Meanwhile, Trump emphasized in a statement: “I will never give up.” He showed his willingness to take further legal action.

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Byden gradually widened his lead by reversing Trump in the fierce battle of eastern Pennsylvania and southern Georgia from Republican territory.

Post-voting continues to open in urban areas with many Democratic supporters, and Byden is pushing ahead in both western Arizona and Nevada. In each state there is no difference for the media to judge victory or defeat, and the tabulation is delayed by the counting of the provisional votes and the result is delayed.

To win, a majority of 270 voters, 538, assigned to all 50 states and the capital, Washington, is required. So far, Byden has insured 253 people and Trump has insured 214 people.

In his speech, Byden said, “If you look at the numbers, it is clear that we will win,” and stressed that the American people have given the authority to act on the new corona virus, the economy, etc., but did not declare victory. Was.

In a statement during the election, Trump argued that he would seek “from all legal perspectives” taking into account the effectiveness of voting by mail. He suggested the idea of ​​fighting hard at the trial. According to Reuters, the election has asked its supporters to donate to raise $ 60 million in court costs.

Pennsylvania has 20 voters, and if Mr. Byden takes it, it will be 273, crossing the victory line. However, according to the AP news agency, if the difference in the vote rate of the candidates is 0.5 points or less, it will have to be counted, which can further delay the judgment of the winner.

According to the US media, the US Presidential Guard (Secret Service) has strengthened the protection of Mr. Byden since the 6th. The measures reflect the growing possibility of becoming president. Mr. Byden’s prevailing environment is constantly closing in on the president while the election is unresolved.