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My suspicion is that Harris's electoral struggles were more about Biden's unpopularity and her association with his administration than any newfound love of the American public for the Republican Party generally,
Prokop wrote
Largely, voters have felt economic pain due to the post-COVID inflationary period, and they're taking it out on Biden [and Harris],
Hanson told the BBC
Trump retained a significantly higher percentage of his 2020 voters than Harris retained of Biden voters in 2020, ... It isn't so much a shift as millions of voters not coming out as they did in 2020.
Munayyer posted on XHow could you see such a huge vote differential in just a short four-year period?"
Gesiotto Gilbert said in a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday
The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for,
Harris saidMy heart is full today, full of gratitude,
she addedI know many people feel like we're entering a dark time,
Harris saidWe will never give up the fight for our democracy, the rule of law, of the rule of justice and the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, have certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be upheld,
Harris saidFrankly, this was, I believe, this was the greatest political movement of all time. There's never been anything like this in the history in this country and maybe the earth,
he began
We just witnessed the greatest political comeback in American history."
Vance saidGood morning Hungary! On the way to a beautiful victory,
Orban wrote on Facebook earlyI would like to thank the American people for being elected your 47th president,
he added, vowing to fight for "every citizen."I took a like heat in the beginning" for choosing Vance, but now he knew that the former venture capitalist had the right "brain" for the job
He then addedI will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children deserve,
he said, claimingWhen we elect a president, it's not states that are electing the president. It should be the American people who are electing the president,
Douglas saidThis historic victory reflects not only increasing acceptance of transgender people in our society, ushered in by the courage of visible leaders like Sarah, but also her dogged work in demonstrating that she is an effective lawmaker who will deliver real results,
said Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in the USIt's mostly the fact that young people don't have signatures these days,
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar told The New York TimesWe still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet. We will continue, overnight, to fight to make sure that every vote is counted, that every voice has spoken. So you won’t hear from the vice president tonight, but you will hear from her tomorrow,
Richmond told the crowd at her campaign's party at Howard University in DCThank you, Delaware! Because of your votes and your values, I am proud to be your next member of Congress,
McBride wrote in a post on social media platform XI'll see you tomorrow."
O'Malley Dillon told staffers to finish out the night, following that with