PHOTOS: Chicago Celebrates Joe Biden’s Victory
From obscene gestures outside Trump Tower to spontaneous dancing on the North Side, Joe Biden supporters hit the streets to celebrate his victory over Donald Trump.

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From obscene gestures outside Trump Tower to spontaneous dancing on the North Side, Joe Biden supporters hit the streets to celebrate his victory over Donald Trump.
A Democratic administration could usher in more federal economic relief, a centralized pandemic response and new agendas for criminal justice reform and education funding.
Harris is the first woman, the first Black person and the first Asian American elected vice president of the United States. Her rise marks a statement about a changing nation.
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“We want a free and fair election. That is something that is guaranteed to us as citizens of this country,” said one demonstrator.
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Voting took place amid a pandemic and unprecedented polarization. Despite baseless claims by the president and his allies that the outcome was rigged, states say the results are accurate.
The Associated Press called the race for Underwood Thursday, as she was up by fewer than 5,000 votes over her Republican challenger Jim Oberweis in last week’s election.
Reactions from Republican lawmakers on President Trump’s claims that the election isn’t over and that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election have varied.
Harris is the first woman, the first Black person and the first Asian American elected vice president of the United States. Her rise marks a statement about a changing nation.
A Democratic administration could usher in more federal economic relief, a centralized pandemic response and new agendas for criminal justice reform and education funding.
The President-Elect said in his prime-time speech that he sought the nation’s highest office to make the country respected around the world again and united at home.
Decision desks at networks like the Associated Press only call a race when they determine the candidate behind has no route to catch up, even with whatever outstanding ballots to count.
From obscene gestures outside Trump Tower to spontaneous dancing on the North Side, Joe Biden supporters hit the streets to celebrate his victory over Donald Trump.
The 56-year-old California senator is also the first person of South Asian descent elected to the vice presidency.