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Biden says Harris will ‘keep fighting’

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Biden says Harris will ‘keep fighting’

Vice President Kamala Harris, who failed to win the presidential election, will continue to fight “with purpose, determination and joy,” said current President Joe Biden.

“Under extraordinary circumstances, he stepped forward and led a historic campaign that embodied what is possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision of a country that is freer, fairer, and filled with greater opportunity for all Americans.” . – he pointed out.

Biden was originally the Democratic nominee, but dropped out of the race after a failed debate with donald trump. Then Harris entered the picture. At that time, there were only 107 days left until the elections, a record period.

Biden indicated that he considered it his “best decision” to select Harris as vice president in 2020. The head of state believes that “she will continue to be the leader our children will look up to for generations as she leaves her mark on the future of the United States.”

According to the latest election results, Harris gets 47.6%, Trump 50.9%. That is equivalent to 226 voters who voted for a Democrat and 295 for a Republican in the second round of the December 17 elections.

Harris conceded defeat. He spoke with Trump and noted that the transfer of power would occur peacefully. The vice president promised to continue fighting for the ideals she defended, mentioning among them the right of women to make their own decisions about abortion.

“This is not the time to give up, this is the time to roll up your sleeves” Harris added.

Biden also congratulated Trump and invited him to the White House to discuss the transfer of power.

According to the results of voting at other levels of government, the Republicans also take control of the Senate (52 seats compared to 44 for the Democrats) and the House of Representatives (205 compared to 190), RBC recalls.

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