Democratic candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris who are Confident of their victory in the US presidential election, have already begun working on the task ahead by focusing on two critical areas of public health and economy, both fueled by the deadly Covid-19 pandemic.
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The latest projections says Biden had 264 of the 538 electoral college votes up for grabs. He is in need of another six electoral college votes to reach the magical number of 270, needed to be declared elected as the next US president. “While we’re waiting for the final results, I want people to know we are not waiting to get to work,” Biden said in an address to the nation from the campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware late on Friday night. “I want everyone to know that on Day One, we are going to put our plan to control this virus into action. That can’t save any of the lives that have been lost, but it will save a lot of lives in the months ahead,” the 77-year-old former US vice president said.
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A meeting was held by Biden and Harris with the experts to discuss about the economic crisis the country is facing. “Senator Harris and I also heard yesterday about how the recovery is slowing because of the failure to get the pandemic under control,” he said. “More than 20 million people are on unemployment. Millions are worried about making rent and putting food on the table. Our economic plan will put a focus on a path to a strong recovery,” he said. He asked the people to stay calm and wait for the results to be announced.
