skynewsus--2020-11-07--Biden's striking proclamation offers a real glimpse of what Americans can expect

If it was n't the victory speech that Joe Biden had hoped to deliver to the American people at primetime on a Friday night , it was certainly a striking proclamation of the very different direction he is offering the country .
The soon-to-be president-elect , standing alongside his vice presidential pick Kamala Harris , had been expected to merely provide a progress report on the state of the slow march to an election result .
Instead , on COVID-19 , the economy , climate change and the divisions in society , he offered the American people a real glimpse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration .
We have heard much of it before , on the campaign trail and since election night , but the Biden-Harris project is now looking like it will be a reality for the American people come January .
`` I will work as hard for the people who voted against me as for the people who voted for me , '' he said .
`` That is the job .
It is called a duty of care . ''
He mentioned Donald Trump by name just once - to boast about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistaking his belief that America has spent four years on the wrong path .
If the verbal stumbles and uncertainties that are part of the Biden package were sometimes noticeable , there was no mistaking his belief in what the country needs right now .
He did what presidents usually do : faced up to the crises gripping the country , empathised with the victims and promised to work towards a way out .
The intent was clear : to project himself as the president-in-waiting , filling the vacuum left by the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he spends his time ranting and raving about the election result .
Who would n't agree with Biden 's call for the vitriol to be taken out of political and social discourse ?
It is an easy call to make but , in today 's America , a very different proposition to deliver .
The reality is that there are thousands of supporters of Donald Trump who are unwilling to even accept that Biden will be a legitimate president .
They are making their views plain and many of them are determined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe the current president has been unfairly attacked by his political opponents .
No one is going to heal those divisions overnight .
We can only hope that Biden is true to his word that he is serious about bridging the divide .
Even before the result has been declared , there is a sense that the Biden era has already begun .

If it wasn't the victory speech that Joe Biden had hoped to deliver to the American people at primetime on a Friday night, it was certainly a striking proclamation of the very different direction he is offering the country.
The soon-to-be president-elect, standing alongside his vice presidential pick Kamala Harris, had been expected to merely provide a progress report on the state of the slow march to an election result.
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Instead, on COVID-19, the economy, climate change and the divisions in society, he offered the American people a real glimpse of what they can expect from his administration.
We have heard much of it before, on the campaign trail and since election night, but the Biden-Harris project is now looking like it will be a reality for the American people come January.
"I will work as hard for the people who voted against me as for the people who voted for me," he said. "That is the job. It is called a duty of care."
He mentioned Donald Trump by name just once - to boast about the vote margin - but there was no mistaking his belief that America has spent four years on the wrong path.
If the verbal stumbles and uncertainties that are part of the Biden package were sometimes noticeable, there was no mistaking his belief in what the country needs right now.
He did what presidents usually do: faced up to the crises gripping the country, empathised with the victims and promised to work towards a way out.
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The intent was clear: to project himself as the president-in-waiting, filling the vacuum left by the current occupant of the White House, as he spends his time ranting and raving about the election result.
Who wouldn't agree with Biden's call for the vitriol to be taken out of political and social discourse? It is an easy call to make but, in today's America, a very different proposition to deliver.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:06 'We're going to win this race' - Biden
The reality is that there are thousands of supporters of Donald Trump who are unwilling to even accept that Biden will be a legitimate president.
They are making their views plain and many of them are determined to hound Biden in office just as they believe the current president has been unfairly attacked by his political opponents.
No one is going to heal those divisions overnight. We can only hope that Biden is true to his word that he is serious about bridging the divide.
Even before the result has been declared, there is a sense that the Biden era has already begun.


skynewsus--2020-11-06--Biden has beaten Trump to become US president - but what happens next?

In normal times , the transition from one American presidency to the next is a pretty dull affair , a matter of practicalities and technicalities , teams of officials peacefully handing over power .
As with everything in American politics in 2020 , the Trump-Biden transition will be unlike any the country has seen .
Biden has claimed victory in the election and made it clear his focus is on being ready for office come Inauguration Day on Wednesday January 20 .
Even someone as superstitious as him , wary of taking anything for a granted , has been working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Follow live updates as Joe Biden becomes president-elect and watch his victory speech on Sky News at 1am But the background noise of the current president , decrying the process , challenging the outcome and seeking legal redress , will haunt the coming weeks .
There are two movies playing out across America - one features Biden as the clear winner of a fair election and a new direction for the country .
The other shows a discontented Trump and a band of his supporters throwing out legal threats and complaints .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pick which blockbuster they want to watch .
Biden and Kamala Harris will take comfort in the history-making number of votes their ticket has received and see it is a mandate for their agenda .
Their vision for America has been well publicised : on COVID-19 , on climate change , on race and inequality , on healthcare .
On most fronts it is the polar opposite to Donald Trump 's vision .
On the pandemic , the election has concluded at a time when the country is facing surging case numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with its fall-out .
And Biden will face a divided US Congress with the Senate in Republican hands , for now at least , and recent history suggesting that can mean nothing but stalemate .
Part of Biden 's sales pitch to the American people was his ability to reach across the aisle during his own decades serving in the Senate .
He believes he can do that as president and has begun to reach out to old friends .
But he and Harris , herself a senator of course , will face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different political environment these days .
If they can do business with enough Republicans , they may be able to move the country in the direction they hope .
If not , there are a gruelling four years ahead .
Much will depend on how quickly the defeated president and his supporters accept the decision of the American people , and the temperature can be lowered .
Before he takes office , Joe Biden has the small matter of turning 78 on November 20 .
He will be the oldest person ever to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tradition for outgoing presidents to leave a letter to their successor in the desk drawer in the Oval Office .
After this campaign , we can only imagine what Donald Trump 's parting message to Joe Biden will be .

In normal times, the transition from one American presidency to the next is a pretty dull affair, a matter of practicalities and technicalities, teams of officials peacefully handing over power.
As with everything in American politics in 2020, the Trump-Biden transition will be unlike any the country has seen.
Biden has claimed victory in the election and made it clear his focus is on being ready for office come Inauguration Day on Wednesday January 20.
Even someone as superstitious as him, wary of taking anything for a granted, has been working on the transition outline for months.
Follow live updates as Joe Biden becomes president-elect and watch his victory speech on Sky News at 1am
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 5:50 What might a Biden presidency look like?
But the background noise of the current president, decrying the process, challenging the outcome and seeking legal redress, will haunt the coming weeks.
There are two movies playing out across America - one features Biden as the clear winner of a fair election and a new direction for the country.
The other shows a discontented Trump and a band of his supporters throwing out legal threats and complaints.
In such divided times, Americans will have to pick which blockbuster they want to watch.
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Image: Winning partnership of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Biden and Kamala Harris will take comfort in the history-making number of votes their ticket has received and see it is a mandate for their agenda.
Their vision for America has been well publicised: on COVID-19, on climate change, on race and inequality, on healthcare. On most fronts it is the polar opposite to Donald Trump's vision.
On the pandemic, the election has concluded at a time when the country is facing surging case numbers and a seeming political paralysis on dealing with its fall-out.
And Biden will face a divided US Congress with the Senate in Republican hands, for now at least, and recent history suggesting that can mean nothing but stalemate.
Part of Biden's sales pitch to the American people was his ability to reach across the aisle during his own decades serving in the Senate.
He believes he can do that as president and has begun to reach out to old friends.
But he and Harris, herself a senator of course, will face a Senate that operates in a very different political environment these days.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:34 US news network cuts away from Trump statement
If they can do business with enough Republicans, they may be able to move the country in the direction they hope. If not, there are a gruelling four years ahead.
Much will depend on how quickly the defeated president and his supporters accept the decision of the American people, and the temperature can be lowered.
Before he takes office, Joe Biden has the small matter of turning 78 on November 20. He will be the oldest person ever to assume the presidency.
It has become a tradition for outgoing presidents to leave a letter to their successor in the desk drawer in the Oval Office.
After this campaign, we can only imagine what Donald Trump's parting message to Joe Biden will be.


skynewsus--2020-11-07--Joe Biden pledges to be 'a president who unifies' in victory speech

Joe Biden has vowed to unify Americans and heal deep divides across the country in his first speech since being named US president-elect .
He pledged to `` work with all my heart to win the confidence of the whole people '' , admitting to those who backed Donald Trump instead that `` I understand your disappointment '' .
`` But now let 's give each other a chance , '' he urged .
`` It 's time to put away the harsh rhetoric , lower the temperature , see each other again and listen to each other again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , introduced Mr Biden at their drive-in rally in Wilmington , Delaware , and , before he took to the stage , praised officials who oversaw election counts .
`` You have protected the integrity of our democracy , '' she said .
Acknowledging her historic role as number two in the new administration , Ms Harris predicted : `` While I may be the first woman in this office , I will not be the last - because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to watch , Mr Biden employed his traditional run up to the stage , and kicked off his speech by trying to draw a line under the tight win he clinched earlier on Saturday .
`` I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide but to unify ; who does n't see red states and blue states - only sees the United States , '' he announced .
`` To make progress , we have to stop treating our opponents as enemies .
They are not our enemies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a major feature of his speech , with Mr Biden saying he would act quickly to get the pandemic under control and next week name a panel of experts to advise him `` built on a bedrock of science '' .
And he vowed to improve the country 's international reputation , adding : `` Our nation is shaped by the constant battle between our better angels and our darkest impulses , it is time for our better angels to prevail . ''
Other issues he promised to champion included building prosperity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooting out systemic racism , saving the climate and defending democracy .
Mr Biden signed off with a vision of `` a nation healed '' and was played off the stage to songs including Coldplay 's `` Sky full of stars '' , while fireworks went off above and lit-up drones spelled out his name .
The Democratic candidate is projected to win the White House from Mr Trump , after breaking through in the key battleground of Pennsylvania .
Flipping the red state blue handed him 20 Electoral College votes , taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 270 , followed by another win in Nevada .
He is also ahead by thin margins in Arizona and Georgia , as several counts continue .
Mr Trump is refusing to concede and has vowed to launch legal action , challenging the legitimacy of the result by claiming - without evidence - voter fraud and ballot stuffing on a mass scale .
He was playing golf when the announcement was made , and has since proclaimed `` I WON THE ELECTION '' on Twitter , also claiming he won the most legal votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually a record set by Mr Biden .
World leaders have already sent congratulations , with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying : `` The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities , from climate change to trade and security . ''
In a written statement earlier , Mr Biden earlier accepted victory and urged Americans to unite , after a bitterly divisive campaign .
`` With the campaign over , it 's time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
`` It 's time for America to unite .
And to heal .
We are the United States of America .
And there 's nothing we ca n't do , if we do it together . ''
Barack Obama , whom he served as vice-president under , has also warned `` the country remains deeply and bitterly divided '' , so Americans should `` lower the temperature and find some common ground '' .
Mr Biden has already launched his transition planning , so he can hit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few months .
After being inaugurated on 20 January , he will officially become the president .
Analysis : What Biden tried to do with carefully choreographed speech By Cordelia Lynch , US correspondent It was a speech Joe Biden has been preparing for nearly 50 years and it felt like the man met the moment .
After a year that 's seen his stamina and focus questioned , he was as energetic and clear as I 've seen him in this race .
It was wrapped with the rhetoric of unity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all Americans .
He did n't mention Donald Trump once , but acknowledged the disappointment of the outgoing president 's supporters .
He also implored partisans on both sides not to see opponents as enemies .
It is remarkable what these choreographed moments do .
They can quickly elevate or demote .
Joe Biden already feels different .
And by virtue , Donald Trump .

Joe Biden has vowed to unify Americans and heal deep divides across the country in his first speech since being named US president-elect.
He pledged to "work with all my heart to win the confidence of the whole people", admitting to those who backed Donald Trump instead that "I understand your disappointment".
"But now let's give each other a chance," he urged. "It's time to put away the harsh rhetoric, lower the temperature, see each other again and listen to each other again."
Kamala Harris, the vice president-elect, introduced Mr Biden at their drive-in rally in Wilmington, Delaware, and, before he took to the stage, praised officials who oversaw election counts.
"You have protected the integrity of our democracy," she said.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:41 Harris honours 'generations of women'
Acknowledging her historic role as number two in the new administration, Ms Harris predicted: "While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last - because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities."
To rousing cheers from supporters parked up to watch, Mr Biden employed his traditional run up to the stage, and kicked off his speech by trying to draw a line under the tight win he clinched earlier on Saturday.
"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states - only sees the United States," he announced.
"To make progress, we have to stop treating our opponents as enemies. They are not our enemies, they are Americans."
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Coronavirus was a major feature of his speech, with Mr Biden saying he would act quickly to get the pandemic under control and next week name a panel of experts to advise him "built on a bedrock of science".
And he vowed to improve the country's international reputation, adding: "Our nation is shaped by the constant battle between our better angels and our darkest impulses, it is time for our better angels to prevail."
Other issues he promised to champion included building prosperity, protecting people's access to healthcare, rooting out systemic racism, saving the climate and defending democracy.
Mr Biden signed off with a vision of "a nation healed" and was played off the stage to songs including Coldplay's "Sky full of stars", while fireworks went off above and lit-up drones spelled out his name.
Image: Fireworks went off over the stage as drone-powered lights spelled out 'Biden'
The Democratic candidate is projected to win the White House from Mr Trump, after breaking through in the key battleground of Pennsylvania.
Flipping the red state blue handed him 20 Electoral College votes, taking Mr Biden over the threshold needed of 270, followed by another win in Nevada.
He is also ahead by thin margins in Arizona and Georgia, as several counts continue.
Mr Trump is refusing to concede and has vowed to launch legal action, challenging the legitimacy of the result by claiming - without evidence - voter fraud and ballot stuffing on a mass scale.
He was playing golf when the announcement was made, and has since proclaimed "I WON THE ELECTION" on Twitter, also claiming he won the most legal votes of any presidential candidate - which is actually a record set by Mr Biden.
World leaders have already sent congratulations, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying: "The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities, from climate change to trade and security."
Barack Obama, whom Mr Biden served as vice-president under, has warned the US "remains deeply and bitterly divided", so Americans should "lower the temperature and find some common ground".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:10 'USA!' - Defiant Trump supporters react to Biden victory
Mr Biden has already launched his transition planning, so he can hit the ground running when he takes office in a few months.
After being inaugurated on 20 January, he will officially become the president and US commander-in-chief.
Analysis: What Biden tried to achieve with carefully choreographed speech - Cordelia Lynch, US correspondent
Image: Mr Biden says he wants to see 'a nation healed'
It was a speech Joe Biden has been preparing for nearly 50 years and it felt like the man met the moment.
After a year that's seen his stamina and focus questioned, he was as energetic and clear as I've seen him in this race.
It was wrapped with the rhetoric of unity and a folksy promise to serve for all Americans.
He didn't mention Donald Trump once, but acknowledged the disappointment of the outgoing president's supporters.
He also implored partisans on both sides not to see opponents as enemies.
It is remarkable what these choreographed moments do.
They can quickly elevate or demote.
Joe Biden already feels different. And by virtue, Donald Trump.


skynewsus--2020-11-07--Congratulations: Johnson among world leaders sending messages to Biden

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among the world leaders congratulating Joe Biden on the news that he will be the next president of the US .
Mr Johnson also praised Mr Biden 's running mate and vice president-elect Kamala Harris on her `` historic achievement '' .
He added : `` The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities from climate change to trade and security . ''
Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have congratulated Mr Biden and Ms Harris , as has Ireland 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the president-elect , given his Irish ancestry .
Here are some of the messages from around the world ...
The former president said he `` could not be prouder '' , adding : `` We 're fortunate that Joe 's got what it takes to be president and already carries himself that way .
`` Because when he walks into the White House in January , he 'll face a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming president ever has - a raging pandemic , an unequal economy and justice system , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in peril .
`` I know he 'll do the job with the best interests of every American at heart , whether or not he had their vote .
So I encourage every American to give him a chance and lend him your support . ''
He added : `` Our democracy needs all of us more than ever .
And Michelle and I look forward to supporting our next president and first lady however we can . ''
`` America has spoken and democracy has won .
`` Now we have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of us and bring us all together .
`` Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on your momentous victory ! ''
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said : `` Canada and the United States enjoy an extraordinary relationship - one that is unique on the world stage .
`` Our shared geography , common interests , deep personal connections , and strong economic ties make us close friends , partners , and allies .
`` We will further build on this foundation as we continue to keep our people safe and healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , and work to advance peace and inclusion , economic prosperity , and climate action around the world .
`` I look forward to working with president-elect Biden , vice president-elect Harris , their administration , and the United States Congress as we tackle the world 's greatest challenges together . ''
Follow live updates as Joe Biden becomes president-elect and watch his victory speech on Sky News at 1am Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was looking forward to `` future cooperation '' between the two countries , adding : `` Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to master the great challenges of our time . ''
The German leader had enjoyed a good working relationship with Barack Obama during his presidency but the relationship between her and Donald Trump was often strained .
Poland was one of the US 's closest allies under Donald Trump but President Andrzej Duda said his country was determined to maintain a `` high-level , high-quality ... partnership '' under Mr Biden .
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said : `` Congratulations Joe Biden and Kamala Harris .
We wish you good luck and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward to cooperating with you to tackle the challenges ahead of us . ''
President Emmanuel Macron said : `` We have a lot to do to overcome today 's challenges .
Let 's work together . ''
Taoiseach Micheal Martin said : `` Ireland takes pride in Joe Biden 's election , just as we are proud of all the generations of Irish women and Irish men and their ancestors whose toil and genius have enriched the diversity that powers America , '' he said '' I also wish to congratulate Kamala @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and recognise the tremendous significance of her election to the role . ''
The reaction in Iran was more focused on the departure of Mr Trump , rather than the arrival of Mr Biden in the White House .
Hesameddin Ashena , an adviser to Iran 's president , said on Twitter that Iranians `` stood their ground bravely until that coward left '' .
Mr Trump 's administration had overseen a worsening of relations between the two countries , especially after the US pulled out of Tehran 's nuclear deal in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the UK , Hamid Baeidinejad , tweeted : `` Finally , the political life of a man who only spreads hatred is over . ''
Mr Biden has promised to re-join the nuclear deal if Iran complies with it again .
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said : `` Australia wishes you every success in office .
The Australia-US alliance is deep and enduring , and built on shared values , '' he said .
`` I look forward to working with you closely as we face the world 's many challenges together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` New Zealand will continue to work side-by-side with the United States on the issues that matter to both of us , including the prosperity , security , and sustainability in the Indo-Pacific and Pacific Island regions .
`` The campaign by the president-elect has also shown the shared interests we have in addressing global challenges like COVID-19 and climate change . ''
And in the UK , Sir Keir Starmer , Labour Party leader He said Mr Biden had run `` a campaign on the values that we in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compassion and strength '' .

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among the world leaders congratulating Joe Biden on the news that he will be the next president of the US.
Mr Johnson also praised Mr Biden's running mate and vice president-elect Kamala Harris on her "historic achievement".
He added: "The US is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our shared priorities from climate change to trade and security."
Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have congratulated Mr Biden and Ms Harris, as has Ireland's prime minister, which will mean much to the president-elect, given his Irish ancestry. Here are some of the messages from around the world...
Barack Obama
The former president said he "could not be prouder", adding: "We're fortunate that Joe's got what it takes to be president and already carries himself that way.
"Because when he walks into the White House in January, he'll face a series of extraordinary challenges no incoming president ever has - a raging pandemic, an unequal economy and justice system, a democracy at risk, and a climate in peril.
"I know he'll do the job with the best interests of every American at heart, whether or not he had their vote. So I encourage every American to give him a chance and lend him your support."
He added: "Our democracy needs all of us more than ever. And Michelle and I look forward to supporting our next president and first lady however we can."
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Bill Clinton
"America has spoken and democracy has won.
"Now we have a president-elect and vice president-elect who will serve all of us and bring us all together.
"Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on your momentous victory!"
Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: "Canada and the United States enjoy an extraordinary relationship - one that is unique on the world stage.
"Our shared geography, common interests, deep personal connections, and strong economic ties make us close friends, partners, and allies.
"We will further build on this foundation as we continue to keep our people safe and healthy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and work to advance peace and inclusion, economic prosperity, and climate action around the world.
"I look forward to working with president-elect Biden, vice president-elect Harris, their administration, and the United States Congress as we tackle the world's greatest challenges together."
Follow live updates as Joe Biden becomes president-elect and watch his victory speech on Sky News at 1am
Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was looking forward to "future cooperation" between the two countries, adding: "Our transatlantic friendship is irreplaceable if we are to master the great challenges of our time."
The German leader had enjoyed a good working relationship with Barack Obama during his presidency but the relationship between her and Donald Trump was often strained.
Poland
Poland was one of the US's closest allies under Donald Trump but President Andrzej Duda said his country was determined to maintain a "high-level, high-quality... partnership" under Mr Biden.
Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said: "Congratulations Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We wish you good luck and all the best.
"We are looking forward to cooperating with you to tackle the challenges ahead of us."
France
President Emmanuel Macron said: "We have a lot to do to overcome today's challenges. Let's work together."
Ireland
Taoiseach Micheal Martin said: "Ireland takes pride in Joe Biden's election, just as we are proud of all the generations of Irish women and Irish men and their ancestors whose toil and genius have enriched the diversity that powers America," he said
"I also wish to congratulate Kamala Harris on her election as vice president and recognise the tremendous significance of her election to the role."
Iran
The reaction in Iran was more focused on the departure of Mr Trump, rather than the arrival of Mr Biden in the White House.
Hesameddin Ashena, an adviser to Iran's president, said on Twitter that Iranians "stood their ground bravely until that coward left".
Mr Trump's administration had overseen a worsening of relations between the two countries, especially after the US pulled out of Tehran's nuclear deal in 2018 and re-imposed sanctions.
Iran's ambassador to the UK, Hamid Baeidinejad, tweeted: "Finally, the political life of a man who only spreads hatred is over."
Mr Biden has promised to re-join the nuclear deal if Iran complies with it again.
Image: Kamala Harris and Joe Biden will be the next US vice president and president respectively
Australia
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said: "Australia wishes you every success in office. The Australia-US alliance is deep and enduring, and built on shared values," he said.
"I look forward to working with you closely as we face the world's many challenges together."
New Zealand
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said: "New Zealand will continue to work side-by-side with the United States on the issues that matter to both of us, including the prosperity, security, and sustainability in the Indo-Pacific and Pacific Island regions.
"The campaign by the president-elect has also shown the shared interests we have in addressing global challenges like COVID-19 and climate change."
And in the UK, Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader
He said Mr Biden had run "a campaign on the values that we in the United Kingdom share - decency, integrity, compassion and strength".


skynewsus--2020-11-07--Cheers and tears on the streets as America reacts to new president

There are cheers and tears on the streets of the US as the country reacts to news that Joe Biden will be the 46th president .
As Mr Biden took the state of Pennsylvania and its 20 Electoral College votes , cheering could be heard on the streets of New York , Washington DC and other cities .
There was also congratulatory messages for vice president-elect Kamala Harris , the first woman to take one of the two senior roles in the White House .
Van Jones , a political commentator on CNN , broke down in tears following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a parent this morning '' .
Follow live updates as Joe Biden becomes president-elect and watch his victory speech on Sky News at 1am Philadelphia resident Renee Wilson , 49 , had COVID-19 in April but started canvassing in October , working seven days a week for the past fortnight with a team of 500 .
Between them they knocked on more than half a million doors urging people to support president-elect Biden .
She said : `` I am on cloud nine .
This feeling is like I could run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running up the rocky steps right now .
`` Kamala has given me the courage to stand for what 's right .
You might go through some obstacles but you will get there .
`` Rain , cold , when it got dark we showed up and knocked on doors and this is our reward . ''
A woman in Sterling , Virginia , told Sky News : `` This is the best day America could have hoped for .
`` We 've had four years of Trump - we know what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Now we can finally , finally , begin to be great again , and take our place in the world .
`` The rest of the world can now look up to us again . ''
In Washington , a young black mother-of-two told Sky News that the result proved there was still `` some faith and dignity in the soul of this nation '' .
`` I want us to find a way to love again and I know it 's going to take a while and a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot in these last four years .
`` There has been a lot of hate and things we 've accepted that we should never have accepted in this country , so I want the love to come back - I want to see that change . ''
When asked about Ms Harris , the woman said : `` I believe in her and I feel like , as black women , we sometimes do n't get that support and we have so much to offer .
`` We fight for everyone so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting that chance to show we can do things , we 're very educated , we 're powerful women - I think she 's right for the job . ''
A man who was celebrating was asked about President Trump saying it was not over .
The man responded : `` It is over .
He 's not the people , he 's not the Electoral College . ''
But not far from Biden supporters , there were Trump supporters , deeply anxious about the future of their country and upset about what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
One man in Philadelphia told Sky News : `` I just want to make sure we protect the American constitution and that all Americans eligible to vote , that their votes are counted fairly as our founders wanted .
`` I 'm not satisfied that has happened because the evidence would suggest that there are a lot of irregularities in the vote counts and we want those explored . ''
By the White House , Washington DC erupted into a spontaneous street party .
Cheers fought with the sound of honking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news that Joe Biden had won the election .
`` Get out of our house , '' a group screamed towards the White House as a huge Donald Trump balloon floated past .
Behind it , a line of women walked past banging pots and pans with kitchen utensils .
They had clearly been at home when the news broke and dashed out to join the celebrations .
Biden/Harris flags fluttered in the breeze , as more and more people filled the streets .
Among the crowd was Emily Webb , 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a president who cares about human decency and human dignity for all Americans , '' she said .
Law student , Hope , 26 , added , `` I 'm super excited to be here today and very relieved we will finally have a president who will respect the constitution . ''
Before the official announcement , a few hundred people had gathered in McPherson Square for a rally demanding Mr Trump stand down .
When Mr Biden 's win flashed up on a big screen , people immediately began singing , dancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes , Janice Jamison told us she was overwhelmed .
As a black gay woman she said the Trump years had been tough , now she was overflowing with pride at having the first female , African America vice president-elect .
`` Finally someone who looks like me in the White House , '' she said .
Everywhere we looked there were impromptu displays of joy .
In front of us , three people hugged each other .
They might have been friends but were just as likely strangers , it was almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their breath and could finally relax .
The atmosphere was both a party and a release , those celebrating believe they have their country back after four difficult years .
Jennifer Gold , 56 , said : `` I 'm enormously relieved , and so tired .
I thought that 's all I would feel but it 's such a thrill to be here .
`` It 's a really great moment for some of America .
It 's so disheartening that 60 million people voted for Trump and I 'm hoping we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of work to do . ''
Meanwhile , Republicans are furious at the result of the election .
Donald Trump 's lawyer Rudy Giuliani held a press conference in which he disputed the results of the election .
Ayla , 33 , a Trump supporter in Philadelphia , said : `` It 's funny to me that they are so excited by something that 's a projection especially when there 's voter fraud going on in other states .
`` I think it 's irresponsible for the media to project the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to fraud in other states .
`` It does n't bother me to face the other side I 'm here to show there are Trump supporters out there and we are not going to be railroaded by fraud .
`` If Biden won legally I would support him but until we know there was no fraud then I 'm going to support Trump . ''
Speaking from near the golf course where Trump was , he told Sky News : `` We are going to recounts in all of the major states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States like Pennsylvania and Georgia have been at 99 % for 48 hours .
It 's all going to be investigated starting Monday . ''
In Arizona , Brandon said people will live with the result and try again in four years .
A `` stop the steal '' protest was also taking place outside the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix .

There are cheers and tears on the streets of the US as the country reacts to news that Joe Biden will be the 46th president.
As Mr Biden took the state of Pennsylvania and its 20 Electoral College votes, cheering could be heard on the streets of New York, Washington DC and other cities.
There was also congratulatory messages for vice president-elect Kamala Harris, the first woman to take one of the two senior roles in the White House.
Van Jones, a political commentator on CNN, broke down in tears following the news, saying it was "easier to be a parent this morning".
Follow live updates as Joe Biden becomes president-elect and watch his victory speech on Sky News at 1am
Philadelphia resident Renee Wilson, 49, had COVID-19 in April but started canvassing in October, working seven days a week for the past fortnight with a team of 500.
Between them they knocked on more than half a million doors urging people to support president-elect Biden.
Image: Renne Wilson, 49, was a canvasser for Biden in Philadelphia,
She said: "I am on cloud nine. This feeling is like I could run a marathon. I feel like Rocky running up the rocky steps right now.
"Kamala has given me the courage to stand for what's right. You might go through some obstacles but you will get there.
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"Rain, cold, when it got dark we showed up and knocked on doors and this is our reward."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:52 The moment Joe Biden won the presidency
A woman in Sterling, Virginia, told Sky News: "This is the best day America could have hoped for.
"We've had four years of Trump - we know what the rest of the world thinks about us.
"Now we can finally, finally, begin to be great again, and take our place in the world.
"The rest of the world can now look up to us again."
Image: People gather to celebrate outside the White House in Washington DC
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:49 Biden will restore Washington's 'dignity', says supporter
In Washington, a young black mother-of-two told Sky News that the result proved there was still "some faith and dignity in the soul of this nation".
"I want us to find a way to love again and I know it's going to take a while and a lot of work because we've gone through a lot in these last four years.
"There has been a lot of hate and things we've accepted that we should never have accepted in this country, so I want the love to come back - I want to see that change."
When asked about Ms Harris, the woman said: "I believe in her and I feel like, as black women, we sometimes don't get that support and we have so much to offer.
"We fight for everyone so I love to see that finally someone is getting that chance to show we can do things, we're very educated, we're powerful women - I think she's right for the job."
Image: Democrats celebrating in Wilmington, Delaware, where Joe Biden is planning to speak
A man who was celebrating was asked about President Trump saying it was not over.
The man responded: "It is over. He's not the people, he's not the Electoral College."
But not far from Biden supporters, there were Trump supporters, deeply anxious about the future of their country and upset about what some of them see as a dodgy election.
One man in Philadelphia told Sky News: "I just want to make sure we protect the American constitution and that all Americans eligible to vote, that their votes are counted fairly as our founders wanted.
"I'm not satisfied that has happened because the evidence would suggest that there are a lot of irregularities in the vote counts and we want those explored."
Image: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next US leaders
Eyewitness by Siobhan Robbins, news correspondent, in Washington DC
By the White House, Washington DC erupted into a spontaneous street party.
Cheers fought with the sound of honking horns and applause as residents reacted to the news that Joe Biden had won the election.
"Get out of our house," a group screamed towards the White House as a huge Donald Trump balloon floated past.
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Behind it, a line of women walked past banging pots and pans with kitchen utensils. They had clearly been at home when the news broke and dashed out to join the celebrations.
Biden/Harris flags fluttered in the breeze, as more and more people filled the streets.
Among the crowd was Emily Webb, 31, "I'm grateful to have a president who cares about human decency and human dignity for all Americans," she said.
Image: Joe Biden had a convincing win in New York
Law student, Hope, 26, added, "I'm super excited to be here today and very relieved we will finally have a president who will respect the constitution."
Before the official announcement, a few hundred people had gathered in McPherson Square for a rally demanding Mr Trump stand down.
When Mr Biden's win flashed up on a big screen, people immediately began singing, dancing and chanting.
With tears in her eyes, Janice Jamison told us she was overwhelmed.
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As a black gay woman she said the Trump years had been tough, now she was overflowing with pride at having the first female, African America vice president-elect.
"Finally someone who looks like me in the White House," she said.
Everywhere we looked there were impromptu displays of joy.
In front of us, three people hugged each other. They might have been friends but were just as likely strangers, it was almost as if Biden supporters had been holding their breath and could finally relax.
The atmosphere was both a party and a release, those celebrating believe they have their country back after four difficult years.
Jennifer Gold, 56, said: "I'm enormously relieved, and so tired. I thought that's all I would feel but it's such a thrill to be here.
"It's a really great moment for some of America. It's so disheartening that 60 million people voted for Trump and I'm hoping we can turn the tide. There's a lot of work to do."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:06 Trump lawyer Giuliani disputes results
Meanwhile, Republicans are furious at the result of the election.
Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani held a press conference in which he disputed the results of the election.
Ayla, 33, a Trump supporter in Philadelphia, said: "It's funny to me that they are so excited by something that's a projection especially when there's voter fraud going on in other states.
"I think it's irresponsible for the media to project the winner when there is so much discrepancy due to fraud in other states.
Image: Trump supporters debate Black Lives Matter supporters in Raleigh, North Carolina
"It doesn't bother me to face the other side I'm here to show there are Trump supporters out there and we are not going to be railroaded by fraud.
"If Biden won legally I would support him but until we know there was no fraud then I'm going to support Trump."
Speaking from near the golf course where Trump was, he told Sky News: "We are going to recounts in all of the major states that have decided this election.
"States like Pennsylvania and Georgia have been at 99% for 48 hours. It's all going to be investigated starting Monday."
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In Arizona, Brandon said people will live with the result and try again in four years.
A "stop the steal" protest was also taking place outside the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix.


skynewsus--2020-11-07--US celebrities react to their new president-elect

Celebrities are reacting to the news that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States of America .
The Democrat 's campaign was littered with star-studded endorsements as many in the creative world voiced their displeasure with Donald Trump 's leadership .
Among those celebrating on social media were Lizzo , Lady Gaga , and the stars of political drama The West Wing .
In a tearful post on Instagram , musician Lizzo urged : `` Let 's get to work , America '' .
Joshua Malina , who starred in The West Wing as Will Bailey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whitford and Janel Moloney , as well as others with the statement `` celebrating w friends '' .
Lady Gaga posted on Instagram to say : `` Joe Biden , Kamala Harris and the American people , you just gave the world one of the greatest acts of kindness and bravery humanity has ever seen . ''
Director Jordan Peele simply said `` you 're fired '' - referencing Donald Trump 's former reality TV stint in The Apprentice .
Basketball player LeBron James shared an edited image of Joe Biden slam-dunking over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the election result with a `` party for one '' .
The Hunger Games star tweeted a video of herself unable to contain her joy and dancing in the streets of Boston .
She wrote : `` Had no choice but to throw a party for 1 # comeonbostonletsparty . ''
Comedian Amy Schumer posted on Instagram to say : `` This is such a big deal guys !
!
We did it . ''
Actor Mark Ruffalo tweeted : `` Good work everyone !
We worked very hard for this .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must celebrate for them and move forward henceforth in a good way . ''
Singer John Legend said : `` Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris !
Thank you for choosing to serve your country during these challenging times . ''
Gavin & Stacey writer James Corden said : `` I hope President Biden allows himself just a little malarkey this evening .
He 's earned it . ''
Author Stephen King said : `` One of the best days of my life . ''
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made today .
Congratulations , President-elect @ JoeBiden and MADAM VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT @ KamalaHarris ! ''
Actor Alec Baldwin posted a photo of the election being called for Joe Biden with the caption `` Amen ... '' Alan Sugar , who hosted the UK 's version of The Apprentice while Donald Trump led the US edition , tweeted : `` @ realDonaldTrump it is with regret You 're Fired ! ''
Little Britain 's Matt Lucas echoed the sentiment , posting a tweet which just said : `` You 're Fired ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US version of The Office , shared a photo of Kamala Harris now and as a young girl with the caption : `` Crying and holding my daughter , 'look baby , she looks like us ' . ''
Model Chrissy Teigen said : `` My god it feels like I just took off a weighted blanket , unhooked my bra and taken out my extensions all at once . ''
Party in the USA singer Miley Ray tweeted : `` Now THIS is a PARTY IN THE USA ! ''
Actor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say : `` Today is a monumental day . ''
She added : `` Thinking about all those who shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for a woman to * finally * be Vice President of the United States makes me so emotional . ''
Kim Kardashian West just posted three heart emojis , alongside a photo of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris .
The Rolling Stones ' Mick Jagger said : `` I 'm so looking forward to coming back to an America free of harsh words and name calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have common ground and harmony .
It 's a challenge but it can be done ! ''
The singer Pink tweeted : `` This news has brought me to tears .
I was overwhelmed with relief for this country .
`` I was overwhelmed for Kamala and the inspiration that she brings to girls everywhere .
Van Jones made me cry ugly tears .
This country has so much work to do to come together .
I pray we can do it . ''
Alicia Keys said : `` Not a crier but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't let hate win !
When we show up for each other we win !
`` There 's SO much work to be done but I believe we are willing to show up for each other !
Let 's keep being loud & strong .
Now the real work begins !
Big congrats to @ KamalaHarris . ''
Demi Lovato said : `` Today is n't about celebrating in the face of those that oppose your views and values , but celebrating from a place of LOVE - combating the hate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us the past four years .

Celebrities are reacting to the news that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States of America.
The Democrat's campaign was littered with star-studded endorsements as many in the creative world voiced their displeasure with Donald Trump's leadership.
Among those celebrating on social media were Lizzo, Lady Gaga, and the stars of political drama The West Wing.
In a tearful post on Instagram, musician Lizzo urged: "Let's get to work, America".
Joshua Malina, who starred in The West Wing as Will Bailey, shared a photo with co-stars Bradley Whitford and Janel Moloney, as well as others with the statement "celebrating w friends".
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Lady Gaga posted on Instagram to say: "Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the American people, you just gave the world one of the greatest acts of kindness and bravery humanity has ever seen."
Director Jordan Peele simply said "you're fired" - referencing Donald Trump's former reality TV stint in The Apprentice.
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Basketball player LeBron James shared an edited image of Joe Biden slam-dunking over Donald Trump.
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Actress Jennifer Lawrence celebrated the election result with a "party for one".
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The Hunger Games star tweeted a video of herself unable to contain her joy and dancing in the streets of Boston.
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She wrote: "Had no choice but to throw a party for 1 #comeonbostonletsparty."
Comedian Amy Schumer posted on Instagram to say: "This is such a big deal guys!! We did it."
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Actor Mark Ruffalo tweeted: "Good work everyone! We worked very hard for this. We lost so many beautiful people and we must celebrate for them and move forward henceforth in a good way."
Singer John Legend said: "Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris! Thank you for choosing to serve your country during these challenging times."
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Gavin & Stacey writer James Corden said: "I hope President Biden allows himself just a little malarkey this evening. He's earned it."
Author Stephen King said: "One of the best days of my life."
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Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres tweeted: "So much history has been made today. Congratulations, President-elect @JoeBiden and MADAM VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT @KamalaHarris!"
Actor Alec Baldwin posted a photo of the election being called for Joe Biden with the caption "Amen..."
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Alan Sugar, who hosted the UK's version of The Apprentice while Donald Trump led the US edition, tweeted: "@realDonaldTrump it is with regret You're Fired!"
Little Britain's Matt Lucas echoed the sentiment, posting a tweet which just said: "You're Fired!"
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Actress Mindy Kaling, who starred in the US version of The Office, shared a photo of Kamala Harris now and as a young girl with the caption: "Crying and holding my daughter, 'look baby, she looks like us'."
Model Chrissy Teigen said: "My god it feels like I just took off a weighted blanket, unhooked my bra and taken out my extensions all at once."
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Party in the USA singer Miley Ray tweeted: "Now THIS is a PARTY IN THE USA!"
Actor and producer Reese Witherspoon posted on Instagram to say: "Today is a monumental day."
She added: "Thinking about all those who shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for a woman to * finally * be Vice President of the United States makes me so emotional."
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Kim Kardashian West just posted three heart emojis, alongside a photo of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger said: "I'm so looking forward to coming back to an America free of harsh words and name calling and be amongst people who I know have common ground and harmony. It's a challenge but it can be done!"
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The singer Pink tweeted: "This news has brought me to tears. I was overwhelmed with relief for this country.
"I was overwhelmed for Kamala and the inspiration that she brings to girls everywhere. Van Jones made me cry ugly tears. This country has so much work to do to come together. I pray we can do it."
Alicia Keys said: "Not a crier but I lowkey shed a tear, we won't let hate win! When we show up for each other we win!
"There's SO much work to be done but I believe we are willing to show up for each other! Let's keep being loud & strong. Now the real work begins! Big congrats to @KamalaHarris."
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Ariana Grande posted: "CRYING", adding "THANK GOD."
Demi Lovato said: "Today isn't about celebrating in the face of those that oppose your views and values, but celebrating from a place of LOVE - combating the hate that has encompassed and oppressed so many of us the past four years.
"Let the healing begin."


skynewsus--2020-11-07--'Get out of our house': Relief and tears outside the White House

Behind the White House , Washington DC erupted into a spontaneous street party .
Cheers fought with the sound of honking horns and applause as residents reacted to the news that Joe Biden had won the election .
`` Get out of our house '' , a group screamed towards the White House , as a huge Donald Trump balloon floated past , holding two signs saying `` lose '' .
Behind it , a line of women walked past banging pots and pans with kitchen utensils .
They had clearly been at home when the news broke and dashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live updates as Joe Biden becomes president-elect and watch his victory speech on Sky News at 1am Biden-Harris flags fluttered in the breeze , as more and more people filled the streets .
Among the crowd was Emily Webb , 31 .
`` I 'm grateful to have a president who cares about human decency and human dignity for all Americans , '' she said .
Law student , Hope , 26 , added : `` I 'm super excited to be here today and very relieved we will finally have a president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Before the official announcement , a few hundred people had gathered in McPherson Square for a rally demanding Trump stand down .
When Biden 's win flashed up on a big screen , people immediately began singing , dancing and chanting .
With tears in her eyes , Janice Jamison told us she was overwhelmed .
As a black gay woman she said the Trump years had been tough , now she was overflowing with pride at having the first female , African American vice president-elect .
`` Finally someone who looks like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said .
It was a view echoed by 22-year-old Laura Richardson .
`` I 'm so happy to see someone who looks like me after all these years in the White House .
It 's insane , '' she said .
`` Now you see so many different opinions and everyone 's against each other .
Their unifying message is more important for a position of power than ever . ''
Keyoni Potter got emotional as she described the importance of being part of the celebrations .
`` I am here as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love , and I need her to know that everyone will love her , respect her and teach her the things to know that she can be anything that she wants to be in this world if she puts her mind to it . ''
A truck decked out with speakers soon appeared blasting out YMCA .
The tune , which had recently become an anthem for some Republicans after Donald Trump bopped to it on stage , was today reclaimed by Biden supporters who broke out the moves in the middle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said it was disheartening that so many people voted for Mr Trump , but she hopes that they we can turn the tide .
`` I 'm enormously relieved , and so tired , '' she said .
`` I thought that 's all I would feel , but it 's such a thrill to be here .
It 's a really great moment for some of America . ''
Everywhere we looked were impromptu displays of joy .
In front of us , three people hugged each other .
They may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strangers - it 's almost as if Biden supporters have been holding their breath and can finally relax .
Another group of women popped some fizz as we passed .
`` That 's the sound of democracy , '' they said .
Monica Nichols , 50 , dressed for the occasion in a shiny gold catsuit with a sign on her back declaring , `` Evict Trump '' .
She said Joe Biden represents empathy , unity , intelligence and freedom .
But America is bitterly divided and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We gon na unite ourselves .
They are in power but we need to unite ourselves , '' Monica said .
The atmosphere is both a party and a release - those celebrating believe they have their country back after four difficult years .

Behind the White House, Washington DC erupted into a spontaneous street party.
Cheers fought with the sound of honking horns and applause as residents reacted to the news that Joe Biden had won the election.
"Get out of our house", a group screamed towards the White House, as a huge Donald Trump balloon floated past, holding two signs saying "lose".
Behind it, a line of women walked past banging pots and pans with kitchen utensils. They had clearly been at home when the news broke and dashed out to join the celebrations.
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Image: A group of women bang pots and pans celebrate Joe Biden's election victory
Biden-Harris flags fluttered in the breeze, as more and more people filled the streets.
Among the crowd was Emily Webb, 31.
"I'm grateful to have a president who cares about human decency and human dignity for all Americans," she said.
Law student, Hope, 26, added: "I'm super excited to be here today and very relieved we will finally have a president who will respect the constitution."
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Image: Hope and Emily are hopeful of the future under Mr Biden
The moment of truth
Before the official announcement, a few hundred people had gathered in McPherson Square for a rally demanding Trump stand down.
When Biden's win flashed up on a big screen, people immediately began singing, dancing and chanting.
With tears in her eyes, Janice Jamison told us she was overwhelmed.
Image: Janice was tearful in the moments after the election was called
As a black gay woman she said the Trump years had been tough, now she was overflowing with pride at having the first female, African American vice president-elect.
"Finally someone who looks like me in the White House," she said.
It was a view echoed by 22-year-old Laura Richardson. "I'm so happy to see someone who looks like me after all these years in the White House. It's insane," she said.
Image: Laura Richardson, 22, is excited about Kamala Harris becoming vice president
"Now you see so many different opinions and everyone's against each other. Their unifying message is more important for a position of power than ever."
Keyoni Potter got emotional as she described the importance of being part of the celebrations.
"I am here as the mother of a daughter that I love, and I need her to know that everyone will love her, respect her and teach her the things to know that she can be anything that she wants to be in this world if she puts her mind to it."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:49 A Kamala Harris supporter was emotional as she called for people to
A truck decked out with speakers soon appeared blasting out YMCA.
The tune, which had recently become an anthem for some Republicans after Donald Trump bopped to it on stage, was today reclaimed by Biden supporters who broke out the moves in the middle of the street.
Image: People dance to YMCA in the street
Relief then jubilation
Jennifer Gold, 56, said it was disheartening that so many people voted for Mr Trump, but she hopes that they we can turn the tide.
Image: Jennifer Gold was relieved at the result
"I'm enormously relieved, and so tired," she said. "I thought that's all I would feel, but it's such a thrill to be here. It's a really great moment for some of America."
Everywhere we looked were impromptu displays of joy.
In front of us, three people hugged each other. They may be friends but are just as likely strangers - it's almost as if Biden supporters have been holding their breath and can finally relax.
Image: A group of women drink sparkling wine in celebration
Another group of women popped some fizz as we passed. "That's the sound of democracy," they said.
Monica Nichols, 50, dressed for the occasion in a shiny gold catsuit with a sign on her back declaring, "Evict Trump".
She said Joe Biden represents empathy, unity, intelligence and freedom.
Image: Monica Nichols wants to see unity following the election
But America is bitterly divided and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will now somehow have to reunite it.
"We gonna unite ourselves. They are in power but we need to unite ourselves," Monica said.
The atmosphere is both a party and a release - those celebrating believe they have their country back after four difficult years.


skynewsus--2020-11-06--Who is Joe Biden? A profile of the oldest president-elect in history

Joe Biden has tried to become president for three decades .
That dream is now a reality .
He had what it takes to win - but does he have the stamina for four years in the White House ?
He will be America 's oldest president , aged 78 , by the time of his inauguration .
He has been knocking around American politics for half a century , his political career beginning when Richard Nixon was in the White House and America was still sending men to the moon .
But this is one candidate for whom age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long life , Mr Biden has suffered personal loss more than most and supporters say that has given him an empathy for a nation suffering the pain and grief of the COVID-19 pandemic .
Friends say Mr Biden 's strength of character and decency is what America needs in these extraordinary times , and that will help him prevail over his turbulent rival .
He became the fifth youngest senator in US history in 1972 .
A few weeks later tragedy struck the Biden family .
He lost his wife Neilia and one-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also left their two sons , Hunter and Beau badly injured .
His ability to rise above that tragedy is well known by Americans .
He was determined to see his boys every night , taking the hour and a half train journey from Delaware to Washington DC at the start and end of each day to say goodnight to them .
When others might have fallen apart , Mr Biden found the strength to carry on both then and when ill health and more tragedy struck later in his troubled life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ surviving one nine-hour operation to save his life .
Then in 2015 one of those two boys he was so devoted to , Beau , died of brain cancer aged 46 .
Biden 's grief was one reason why he chose not to run against Mr Trump .
He has said how his father frequently said : `` Champ , the measure of a man is not how often he is knocked down , but how quickly he gets up . ''
But there is also a sense of fatalism about Mr Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes that life balances out peoples ' suffering and fortune - `` the bigger the highs , the deeper the troughs '' .
He had seemed to be heading for another trough at the start of this year as his campaign to become the Democratic presidential contender began to flounder .
He had entered it the front-runner as a former vice president , but by February the campaign 's wheels were spinning and the candidate was sometimes lost for words and almost doddery on the trail .
But then Mr Biden 's fortunes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trouble in Iowa , he seized victory a month later in South Carolina setting himself on the path to victory .
The fiercely contested primary season has tested Mr Biden .
He has been accused of `` handsiness '' or a tendency to invade women 's personal space and there is plenty of awkward footage making the point .
His friends and supporters say his tactility springs from his warmth and empathy .
But during the campaign he was forced to admit his behaviour was no longer appropriate .
In a video statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , the boundaries of personal space have been changed '' .
He has also denied accusations by former Senate staffer Tara Reade that he sexually assaulted her in 1993 .
The woman who is now his running mate , Kamala Harris , criticised his support for segregationists early in his career when he joined them opposing school bussing to racially integrate schools .
And his drafting of the 1994 crime bill that led to mass incarcerations , lengthy jail sentences and the proliferation of more and more prisons has dogged his political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a clumsiness with words while at the same time being an accomplished debater .
His gaffes or `` Bidenisms '' are legendary and he has appeared at times decidedly out of touch .
The jury is out as to whether they have weakened him among voters or endeared him in this election .
He has borrowed words , too .
Most notoriously in 1988 when he plagiarised a speech by Neil Kinnock word for word .
To be fair he had credited the former British Labour leader on previous occasions but at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as his own .
But he was able to play on the strengths of a lifetime in public service to rout his Democrat rivals and present himself as the competent alternative to President Trump , a seasoned steady hand on the wheel in a time of plague and chaos .
Eight years as vice president allows Mr Biden to claim Barack Obama 's successes as his own both at home and abroad .
Those who know him from those years say it 's his length of service and what he 's gained from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a potential president .
Sir Peter Westmacott , who was British ambassador to the US during the Obama years , told Sky News : `` He 's old for a presidential candidate , that 's for sure .
`` But he 's hugely experienced .
He 's got an extraordinary wide range of contacts around the world .
He does know a great deal and cares a lot about different countries that he 's got to know .
`` He will be a man who understands that in many areas he needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can delegate rather than try to do it all himself .
I do n't think he 'll have any illusion about that . ''
The length of Mr Biden 's career has won him support in demographics that could be key to victory in this election .
His close relationship with America 's first black president has further cemented his support among African Americans .
He sees himself as the champion of the blue-collar white voter and hopes that will give him an edge as he tries to gnaw away at Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintain the support of ardent Democrats and engage the backing of others who have drifted away from his party or even moderate Republicans disaffected by the Trump presidency .
Mr Biden 's pitch is to restore and build on Mr Obama 's legacy and unite a divided country after the turmoil of the Trump years .
What kind of president can we expect ?
His first priority will be dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic .
He has been sharply critical of Mr Trump 's handling of the virus .
A Biden presidency will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and control the virus sufficiently to allow the US economy to break free from lockdown .
His supporters warn against assuming his presidency will be simply a restoration to the Obama era , just a correction from the Trumpian aberration .
Those advising him on economic policy say it will be radical , almost Rooseveltian in terms of spending and investment both to overcome the impact of COVID-19 and deal with climate change .
He wants to spend $ 2trn putting America on the path to eliminating carbon emissions by mid-century .
Given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own brush with death , it is no surprise that Mr Biden is placing a lot of emphasis on health .
As he put it in an early TV ad , healthcare is `` personal '' to him .
He hopes to reinforce Mr Obama 's reforms to healthcare but stops short of the `` healthcare for all '' proposals advocated by his former Democrat rival Bernie Sanders and others on the more progressive wing of his party .
On the world stage a President Biden is likely to try and restore America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multilateral rules based world order that the US has led since World War II after the years of President Trump 's more isolationist economic nationalism .
As a former vice president and chair of the Senate foreign relations committee , he is a firm believer in the Pax Americana and has spoken out against the damage he says Mr Trump has done to America 's standing in the world .
His challenges on that world stage will be considerable .
The world has moved on since he was vice president .
China has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the two super powers .
Europe is not the same since Brexit and the rise of populist parties .
Vladimir Putin has become increasingly meddlesome not least with regards to American democracy .
And the Middle East has changed under President Trump .
Mr Trump has moved the US embassy to Jerusalem , discarded the Iranian nuclear deal and brokered a deal normalising relations between Israel , the UAE and Bahrain .
How much of that will Mr Biden try and reverse ?
Mr Biden harks back to a possibly lost age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of restoring the spirit of bipartisanship in American politics .
The founding fathers designed a system of government that works only when there is some sense of compromise .
That has been lost in the bitterly adversarial politics of both the Obama and Trump years .
Mr Biden says he wants a return to co-operation across the aisle on Capitol Hill to solve America 's pressing problems .
If anyone has the experience , charm and friends in both parties to dispel some of the bitter antagonisms of the last two presidencies it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ betting that Americans want that kind of politics .
His Republican opponents may not see it that way .
The Americans will have a choice this November between two very different politicians who both claim to have the common touch , that direct line to the hearts and minds of the ordinary voter .
But while Mr Trump was born into wealth , Mr Biden started life in the blue-collar town of Scranton , northeast Pennsylvania , the son of a used car salesman .
His hardscrabble beginnings and the challenges of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength of character and sense of decency say those who know him well .
Campaign officials say they try and put him on the phone with an ordinary voter every day in calls that often overrun as he offers advice and solace .
He may not be known for soaring oratory but words to comfort and console a grieving nation will come to him more easily than most .
His rival calls him sleepy and slow .
His friends decent and full of humanity .
There is none of the excitement offered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspiration promised by Mr Obama .
But that may not be what many voters are looking for now .
They may settle for a slower pace at the White House if it brings with it the competence and wisdom of a veteran of half a century in politics and public service .
The polls currently point in that direction .
But the last leg of this race will be the most challenging and the going will be rough and nasty .
Friends say Mr Biden has a resilience that goes goes back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his life .
His opponent is a street fighter who observes none of the rules of politics and this election is already the roughest America has ever known .
At the age of 77 Mr Biden will need all the strength of character he can muster if he wants to fulfil his dream .

Joe Biden has tried to become president for three decades. That dream is now a reality.
At 78, he is the oldest man to take the presidential oath.
He had what it takes to win - but does he have the stamina for four years in the White House?
Image: Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter accepts the support of Senator Joseph Biden
He has been knocking around American politics for half a century, his political career beginning when Richard Nixon was in the White House and America was still sending men to the moon. But this is one candidate for whom age may be an asset.
In his long life, Mr Biden has suffered personal loss more than most and supporters say that has given him an empathy for a nation suffering the pain and grief of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friends say Mr Biden's strength of character and decency is what America needs in these extraordinary times, and that will help him prevail.
Image: Mr Biden and his wife Neilia cut his 30th birthday cake. Neilia died in a car crash along with their one-year-old daughter Naomi just weeks later
He became the fifth youngest senator in US history in 1972. A few weeks later tragedy struck the Biden family. He lost his wife Neilia and one-year-old daughter Naomi in a car crash that also left their two sons, Hunter and Beau badly injured.
His ability to rise above that tragedy is well known by Americans. He was determined to see his boys every night, taking the hour and a half train journey from Delaware to Washington DC at the start and end of each day to say goodnight to them.
When others might have fallen apart, Mr Biden found the strength to carry on both then and when ill health and more tragedy struck later in his troubled life.
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Image: Senator Joseph Biden takes the oath of office in his son Beau's hospital room as he recovered from injuries sustained in the car crash which killed his wife Neilia
He suffered multiple aneurysms in 1988, surviving one nine-hour operation to save his life.
Then in 2015 one of those two boys he was so devoted to, Beau, died of brain cancer aged 46. Biden's grief was one reason why he chose not to run against Mr Trump at the time.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:26 Moment Biden picked Harris for VP nominee
He has said how his father frequently said: "Champ, the measure of a man is not how often he is knocked down, but how quickly he gets up."
But there is also a sense of fatalism about Mr Biden. He is quoted as saying he believes that life balances out peoples' suffering and fortune - "the bigger the highs, the deeper the troughs".
He had seemed to be heading for another trough at the start of 2020 as his campaign to become the Democratic presidential contender began to flounder.
He had entered it the front-runner as a former vice president, but by February the campaign's wheels were spinning and the candidate was sometimes lost for words and almost doddery on the trail.
But then Mr Biden's fortunes turned again. Having looked in serious trouble in Iowa, he seized victory a month later in South Carolina, setting himself on the path to victory.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:43 Biden denies sex assault allegation
The fiercely contested primary season tested Mr Biden. He was accused of "handsiness" or a tendency to invade women's personal space and there was plenty of awkward footage making the point.
His friends and supporters say his tactility springs from his warmth and empathy. But during the campaign he was forced to admit his behaviour was no longer appropriate.
Image: Mr Biden developed a close relationship with Mr Obama during their eight years in office
In a video statement he told voters: "I get it, the boundaries of personal space have been changed." He also denied accusations by former Senate staffer Tara Reade that he sexually assaulted her in 1993.
Image: Joe Biden pictured at 31 in Wilmington, Delaware
The woman who is now his vice president, Kamala Harris, criticised his support for segregationists early in his career when he joined them opposing school bussing to racially integrate schools.
And his drafting of the 1994 crime bill that led to mass incarcerations, lengthy jail sentences and the proliferation of more and more prisons has dogged his political career ever since.
Mr Biden can have a clumsiness with words while at the same time being an accomplished debater. His gaffes or "Bidenisms" are legendary and at times he has appeared decidedly out of touch.
Image: The Democrat in Bosnia in 1993. Mr Biden's son Beau served in the US military
He has borrowed words, too. Most notoriously in 1988 when he plagiarised a speech by Neil Kinnock word for word. To be fair he had credited the former British Labour leader on previous occasions but at least once seemed to present the words as his own.
But he was able to play on the strengths of a lifetime in public service to rout his Democrat rivals and present himself as the competent alternative to President Trump, a seasoned steady hand on the wheel in a time of plague and chaos.
Eight years as vice president allows Mr Biden to claim Barack Obama's successes as his own both at home and abroad.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:36 'If you support Trump, you ain't black'
Those who know him from those years say it's his length of service and what he's gained from it that makes him stand out as a potential president.
Sir Peter Westmacott, who was British ambassador to the US during the Obama years, told Sky News the Biden is "hugely experienced". Sir Peter said: "He's got an extraordinary wide range of contacts around the world. He does know a great deal and cares a lot about different countries that he's got to know.
"He will be a man who understands that in many areas he needs to have young capable people to who he can delegate rather than try to do it all himself. I don't think he'll have any illusion about that."
Image: At 77, he would be the oldest man ever elected as president
Mr Biden sees himself as the champion of the blue-collar white voter, and his close relationship with America's first black president has further cemented his support among African Americans.
He will need to maintain the support of ardent Democrats and engage the backing of others who have drifted away from his party or even moderate Republicans disaffected by the Trump presidency.
Mr Biden's pitch is to restore and build on Mr Obama's legacy and unite a divided country after the turmoil of the Trump years and the rioting at the Capitol.
What kind of president can we expect?
His first priority will be dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been sharply critical of Mr Trump's handling of the virus.
His administration will need to sort out the testing debacle and control the virus sufficiently to allow the US economy to break free from lockdown.
Image: The veteran has been in US politics for more than four decades
His supporters warn against assuming his presidency will be simply a restoration to the Obama era, just a correction from the Trumpian aberration.
Those advising him on economic policy have said it will be radical, almost Rooseveltian in terms of spending and investment both to overcome the impact of COVID-19 and deal with climate change.
He wants to spend $2trn putting America on the path to eliminating carbon emissions by the middle of the century.
Given his family's tragic history and his own brush with death, it is no surprise that Mr Biden is placing a lot of emphasis on health.
Image: Mr Biden addresses the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado
As he put it in an early TV ad, healthcare is "personal" to him. He hopes to reinforce Mr Obama's reforms to healthcare but stops short of the "healthcare for all" proposals advocated by his former Democrat rival Bernie Sanders and others on the more progressive wing of his party.
On the world stage a President Biden is likely to try and restore America's place at the centre of the multilateral rules-based world order that the US has led since World War II after the years of President Trump's more isolationist economic nationalism.
As a former vice president and chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, he is a firm believer in the Pax Americana and has spoken out against the damage he says Mr Trump has done to America's standing in the world.
Image: Mr Biden speaks with Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic in Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1993
His challenges on that world stage will be considerable. The world has moved on since he was vice president.
China has grown in power and tensions have increased between the two super powers. Europe is not the same since Brexit and the rise of populist parties.
Vladimir Putin has become increasingly meddlesome, not least with regards to American democracy.
Image: President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden travel from the White House in 2010
And the Middle East has changed under President Trump. Mr Trump has moved the US embassy to Jerusalem, discarded the Iranian nuclear deal and brokered a deal normalising relations between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain. How much of that will Mr Biden try to reverse?
Mr Biden harks back to a possibly lost age at home, too. He has talked of restoring the spirit of bipartisanship in American politics.
The founding fathers designed a system of government that works only when there is some sense of compromise. That has been lost in the bitterly adversarial politics of both the Obama and Trump years.
Mr Biden says he wants a return to co-operation across the aisle on Capitol Hill to solve America's pressing problems. If anyone has the experience, charm and friends in both parties to dispel some of the bitter antagonisms of the last two presidencies it may be Mr Biden.
The Americans had a choice between two very different politicians who both claim to have the common touch, that direct line to the hearts and minds of the ordinary voter.
But while Mr Trump was born into wealth, Mr Biden started life in the blue-collar town of Scranton, northeast Pennsylvania, the son of a used car salesman.
His hardscrabble beginnings and the challenges of a tragic life have given him a tough strength of character and sense of decency say those who know him well.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:41 Joe Biden loses his temper at voter
Campaign officials claimed to try to put him on the phone with an ordinary voter every day of his campaign, in calls that often overran as he offered advice and solace.
He may not be known for soaring oratory but words to comfort and console a grieving nation will come to him more easily than most.
Mr Trump called him sleepy and slow. His friends call him decent and full of humanity. There is none of the excitement offered by Mr Trump or the hope and change inspiration promised by Mr Obama.
Image: Mr Biden will hope his legacy with America's first black president would resonate with voters
But that may not be what many Americans are looking for now.
There will be a slower pace at the White House and many Americans hope it will come with the competence and wisdom of a veteran of half a century in politics and public service.
The election was rough and nasty - and it stayed that way after Mr Biden won.
Image: Mr Biden talks with Palestinian presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah in 2005
Friends say he has a resilience that goes goes back to his tough upbringing and the trials of his life.
At the age of 77 Mr Biden's strength of character allowed him to fulfil his dream. Now the reality of the job lies ahead.