McConnell and Other GOP Senators Acknowledge Biden as President
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A day after the Electoral College made the results official, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and a wave of new Republicans congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris for their victory. While left-leaning articles highlight that remarks by McConnell came as Biden traveled to Georgia, right-leaning articles highlight that McConnell reportedly pleaded with fellow Republicans on an afternoon phone call not to object to Biden’s electoral win on January 6.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that remarks by McConnell came as Biden traveled to Georgia, where he campaigned for the two Democratic Senate candidates competing in runoff elections. The article also notes that Biden plans to nominate former South Bend, Ind., mayor Pete Buttigieg for transportation secretary.
A centrist article by NPR reports that McConnell’s comments come more than a month after election results showed Biden and Harris’ victory. McConnell also closed his remarks by stating it was time to end the Trump administration on a positive note.
A right-leaning article by New York Post highlights that McConnell reportedly pleaded with fellow Republicans on an afternoon phone call not to object to Biden’s electoral win on January 6. Republicans will control at least 50 Senate seats next year, and even in the minority, McConnell would be able to lead Republicans in filibusters to frustrate Biden’s agenda.
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McConnell congratulates Biden on win; Biden picks Pete Buttigieg for transportation secretary
The Washington Post