theroot--2020-11-07--Like an Actual President, Biden Gives Thoughtful Speech Promising 'Your Vote Will Be Counted'

Almost-President-elect Joe Biden gave a speech in Wilmington , Delaware Friday night that signaled a hopeful return to baseline decency in the White House , and a move away from the crazy-making public statements we ’ ve gotten used to from the current President .
“ We don ’ t have a final declaration of victory yet , ” Biden said , while flanked by VP candidate Kamala Harris in his speech broadcast by C-Span .
“ But the numbers tell us a clear and convincing story—we ’ re going to win this race.
” The former VP pointed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arizona , and Nevada , indicating that he is likely to secure more than the 270 electoral votes required to win the presidency .
Biden also touted his massive popular vote victory , highlighting that he and Harris have earned over 74 million votes so far , “ more than any presidential ticket has ever gotten in the history of the U.S. , ” and are roundly beating Trump by 4 million .
Of course the presidential win is not so easily—or logically—determined by the breakdown of all votes cast across the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the count in those states that carry much weight in the electoral college continues .
“ I know watching these vote tallies on TV moves very slow , and as slow as it goes it can be numbing .
But never forget the tallies aren ’ t just numbers , they represent votes and numbers—men and women who exercised their fundamental right to have their voice heard.
” “ Your vote will be counted , I don ’ t care how hard people try to stop it .
I will not let it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the purpose of our politics is not “ total , unrelenting , unending warfare , ” though it ’ s debatable if the party he plans to reconcile with actually agrees with this sentiment .
As daily COVID deaths in the U.S. continue to number over 1,000 , Biden also flagged that his administration would take immediate measures to control the virus on , and displayed empathy for the over 200,000 so far people lost to the disease in America that Trump has yet to be able to muster .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all that pain , and the loss and suffering that so many families have experienced .
We know something about how it feels to lose someone , and I want them to know they are not alone .
Our hearts break with you.
” The long-absent presidential tone in our national discourse struck many who tuned in to watch Biden speak as the results of Election 2020 continue to be decided .
The phrase “ listening to Biden ” emerged in Twitter ’ s trending topics on Friday night with tweets celebrating the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a human being : Yes , the bar for presidential behavior is now on the ground .
But let ’ s hope this election gets called soon so we can begin on the journey of raising it .

Almost-President-elect Joe Biden gave a speech in Wilmington, Delaware Friday night that signaled a hopeful return to baseline decency in the White House, and a move away from the crazy-making public statements we’ve gotten used to from the current President.
“We don’t have a final declaration of victory yet,” Biden said, while flanked by VP candidate Kamala Harris in his speech broadcast by C-Span. “But the numbers tell us a clear and convincing story—we’re going to win this race.”
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The former VP pointed to his leads in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Nevada, indicating that he is likely to secure more than the 270 electoral votes required to win the presidency.
Biden also touted his massive popular vote victory, highlighting that he and Harris have earned over 74 million votes so far, “more than any presidential ticket has ever gotten in the history of the U.S.,” and are roundly beating Trump by 4 million.
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Of course the presidential win is not so easily—or logically—determined by the breakdown of all votes cast across the country, and Biden called for patience as the count in those states that carry much weight in the electoral college continues.
“I know watching these vote tallies on TV moves very slow, and as slow as it goes it can be numbing. But never forget the tallies aren’t just numbers, they represent votes and numbers—men and women who exercised their fundamental right to have their voice heard.”
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“Your vote will be counted, I don’t care how hard people try to stop it. I will not let it happen,” Biden emphasized, adding that the purpose of our politics is not “total, unrelenting, unending warfare,” though it’s debatable if the party he plans to reconcile with actually agrees with this sentiment.
As daily COVID deaths in the U.S. continue to number over 1,000, Biden also flagged that his administration would take immediate measures to control the virus on , and displayed empathy for the over 200,000 so far people lost to the disease in America that Trump has yet to be able to muster.
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“We’ll never be able to measure all that pain, and the loss and suffering that so many families have experienced. We know something about how it feels to lose someone, and I want them to know they are not alone. Our hearts break with you.”
The long-absent presidential tone in our national discourse struck many who tuned in to watch Biden speak as the results of Election 2020 continue to be decided. The phrase “listening to Biden” emerged in Twitter’s trending topics on Friday night with tweets celebrating the prospect of a president who speaks like a human being:
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Yes, the bar for presidential behavior is now on the ground. But let’s hope this election gets called soon so we can begin on the journey of raising it.


theroot--2020-11-08--Alex Trebek, Longtime Jeopardy! Host, Has Died at 80

It ’ s the end of an era .
Alex Trebek , the silver haired , sharp-minded host of the classic game show Jeopardy !
has died at the age of 80 .
The show confirmed the news of Trebek ’ s death on Sunday , sharing on Twitter that he passed peacefully early in the morning .
Trebek had been battling stage four pancreatic cancer , a diagnosis he revealed to the public in 2019 , after which he took a hiatus from the production stage he had helmed since 1984 to pursue treatment .
In July of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times that he was considering stopping treatment .
“ There comes a time where you have to make a decision as to whether you want to continue with such a low quality of life , or whether you want to just ease yourself into the next level .
It doesn ’ t bother me in the least , ” Trebek said .
Fans of the trivia show treasured the host for his sharp intelligence and the well-honed ease with which he would call out quiz questions and interact with contestants .
Just this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champion , Burt Thakur , was seen telling Trebek that he learned how to speak English from watching the host .
“ My grandfather , who raised me , I used to sit on his lap and watch you everyday , ” said Thakur to Trebek .
“ So thank you very much.
” Trebek was also reminded of the many lives he touched from the Jeopardy !
stage when he initially revealed his cancer diagnosis and received an outpouring of love from fans .
“ I just want to take a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe it or not — hundreds of thousands of people who have sent in tweets , texts , emails , cards , and letters wishing me well following my recent health announcement , ” Trebek said in a video message last year .
“ I ’ m a lucky guy.
” Born in Ottawa , Canada , Trebek moved to the U.S. for his hosting career and spent the last years of his life in Los Angeles , California , reports NBC News .
He was the recipient of five daytime Emmy Awards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2011 .
Trebek is survived by his wife and two adult children .

It’s the end of an era. Alex Trebek, the silver haired, sharp-minded host of the classic game show Jeopardy! has died at the age of 80.
The show confirmed the news of Trebek’s death on Sunday, sharing on Twitter that he passed peacefully early in the morning .
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Trebek had been battling stage four pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis he revealed to the public in 2019, after which he took a hiatus from the production stage he had helmed since 1984 to pursue treatment.
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In July of this year, he told the New York Times that he was considering stopping treatment. “There comes a time where you have to make a decision as to whether you want to continue with such a low quality of life, or whether you want to just ease yourself into the next level. It doesn’t bother me in the least,” Trebek said.
Fans of the trivia show treasured the host for his sharp intelligence and the well-honed ease with which he would call out quiz questions and interact with contestants. Just this week, the most recent Jeopardy! champion, Burt Thakur, was seen telling Trebek that he learned how to speak English from watching the host.
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“My grandfather, who raised me, I used to sit on his lap and watch you everyday,” said Thakur to Trebek. “So thank you very much.”
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Trebek was also reminded of the many lives he touched from the Jeopardy! stage when he initially revealed his cancer diagnosis and received an outpouring of love from fans.
“I just want to take a few moments to say thanks to the — believe it or not — hundreds of thousands of people who have sent in tweets, texts, emails, cards, and letters wishing me well following my recent health announcement,” Trebek said in a video message last year. “I’m a lucky guy.”
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Born in Ottawa, Canada, Trebek moved to the U.S. for his hosting career and spent the last years of his life in Los Angeles, California, reports NBC News.
He was the recipient of five daytime Emmy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2011. Trebek is survived by his wife and two adult children.


theroot--2020-11-08--As Trump Refuses to Concede, His Campaign Displays Its Dwindling Relevancy in Parking Lot of a Rando

As Trump Refuses to Concede, His Campaign Displays Its Dwindling Relevancy in Parking Lot of a Random Landscaping Company in Philly

Surprising no one , Donald Trump is refusing to accept the results of the election that has made him a one term president .
After multiple networks called Pennsylvania for Joe Biden on Saturday , projecting that the former Vice President had secured 284 electoral votes—more than enough to win the Presidency—the Trump campaign sent out a statement about its plans to somehow challenge the election results to court .
“ Beginning Monday , our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated , ” said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner , and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him : they don ’ t want the truth to be exposed , ” the statement went on to say .
What truth , you may ask ?
Just the same old conspiracy theory that only the votes cast for Trump were legal , and that votes cast against him should be thrown out .
More from the ridiculous statement : The American People are entitled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counting all legal ballots , and not counting any illegal ballots .
This is the only way to ensure the public has full confidence in our election .
It remains shocking that the Biden campaign refuses to agree with this basic principle and wants ballots counted even if they are fraudulent , manufactured , or cast by ineligible or deceased voters .
Only a party engaged in wrongdoing would unlawfully keep observers out of the count room – and then fight in court to block their access .
So what is Biden hiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American People have the honest vote count they deserve and that Democracy demands .
The outgoing president also hopped on Twitter to blather some more bullshit , shouting into the void that he won with 71 million “ legal ” votes .
We all knew Trump would be a sore loser , but somehow it feels even more pathetic to see these empty attempts to project victory and confidence—especially since he is still hiding his face and has yet to face the public .
Luckily , the rest of his team , headed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have stepped up in Trump ’ s stead to show just how pathetic the campaign is feeling right now .
Apparently , Trump ’ s team meant to set up a presser at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia on Saturday to promote its plans to challenge the election results in court ( a strategy they launched even while votes were still being counted , so far to no success ) .
But upon clarification from the Four Seasons Hotel on Twitter , it became evident that the Trump team had actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Philadelphia for the event .
And so Giuliani and Trump advisor Corey Lewandowksi set up in the parking lot of the landscaping building , “ nestled between a crematorium and an adult film store , to declare that the president wouldn ’ t concede , ” reports Bloomberg .
According to Bloomberg , the campaigns calls to major supporters on Saturday were primarily about begging for money to fund Trump ’ s post-election fight .
I feel like this whole absurd parking lot press-conference exemplifies the haphazard way in which the Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a claim to the presidency , in order to disguise that its main concern right now is likely shoring up Trump ’ s empty coffers .
Either way , the next few weeks are probably going to be messy .
Buckle in and grab some popcorn .

Surprising no one, Donald Trump is refusing to accept the results of the election that has made him a one term president.
After multiple networks called Pennsylvania for Joe Biden on Saturday, projecting that the former Vice President had secured 284 electoral votes—more than enough to win the Presidency—the Trump campaign sent out a statement about its plans to somehow challenge the election results in court.
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“Beginning Monday, our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated,” said the statement from Trump shared by AP.
“We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: they don’t want the truth to be exposed,” the statement went on to say.
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What truth, you may ask? Just the same old conspiracy theory that only votes cast for Trump were legal, and that votes cast against him should be thrown out.
More from the ridiculous statement:
The American People are entitled to an honest election: that means counting all legal ballots, and not counting any illegal ballots. This is the only way to ensure the public has full confidence in our election. It remains shocking that the Biden campaign refuses to agree with this basic principle and wants ballots counted even if they are fraudulent, manufactured, or cast by ineligible or deceased voters. Only a party engaged in wrongdoing would unlawfully keep observers out of the count room – and then fight in court to block their access. So what is Biden hiding? I will not rest until the American People have the honest vote count they deserve and that Democracy demands.
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The outgoing president also hopped on Twitter to blather some more bullshit, shouting into the void that he won with 71 million “legal” votes.
We all knew Trump would be a sore loser, but somehow it feels even more pathetic to see these empty attempts to project victory and confidence—especially since he is still hiding his face and has yet to face the public.
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Luckily, the rest of his team, headed by his fellow conspiracy theorist Rudy Giuliani, has stepped up in Trump’s stead to show just how pathetic the campaign is feeling right now.
Apparently, Trump’s team meant to set up a presser at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia on Saturday to promote its plans to challenge the election results in court (a strategy they launched even while votes were still being counted, so far to no success).
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But upon clarification from the Four Seasons Hotel on Twitter, it became evident that the Trump team had actually booked the Four Seasons Total Landscaping company in Philadelphia for the event.
And so Giuliani and Trump advisor Corey Lewandowksi set up in the parking lot of the landscaping building, “nestled between a crematorium and an adult film store, to declare that the president wouldn’t concede,” reports Bloomberg.
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Check out this hot mess:
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According to Bloomberg, the campaigns calls to major supporters on Saturday were primarily about begging for money to fund Trump’s post-election fight.
I feel like this whole absurd parking lot press-conference exemplifies the haphazard way in which the Trump campaign is going to pretend their man has a claim to the presidency, in order to disguise that its main concern right now is likely shoring up Trump’s empty coffers.
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Either way, the next few weeks are probably going to be messy. Buckle in and grab some popcorn.