US Presidential Election Results 2020: Joe Biden Within Striking Distance of 270 With Wins in Wisconsin, Michigan
The latest results mean that Biden has a road to victory without Pennsylvania, long considered a decisive state in a closely fought election. The Democrats have been singularly focused on a path to the White House through the upper midwest states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
New York, November 5: Donald Trump suffered two back to back blows losing must-win Michigan and Wisconsin to rival Joe Biden who has pulled ahead to the 253 mark in the electoral vote count. The US 2020 election winner needs 270 and Trump is trailing at 214 at 4:30 p.m. EST (3 a.m. IST). Both Wisconsin and Michigan went to Trump four years ago with razor thin margins. Both were flips for Trump that year, stunning even the Republicans.
The latest results mean that Biden has a road to victory without Pennsylvania, long considered a decisive state in a closely fought election. The Democrats have been singularly focused on a path to the White House through the upper midwest states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. US Presidential Election Results 2020: 'Mailbox, a Sealed Envelope' Emerge Unlikely Superstars of The Poll Battle.
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