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DiamondsAreFore: 8:37pm On Nov 06, 2024
Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the election and congratulate him on his victory, according to a senior adviser to the vice president.

The aide, who declined to be identified discussing a private conversation, said Harris talked about the need for a peaceful transfer of power.

Harris, once viewed as a potential savior for the Democratic Party after Joe Biden‘s reelection campaign stalled, is reckoning with a profound rejection by American voters in this year’s presidential election.

She trailed in every battleground state to Donald Trump, a man she described as an existential danger to the country’s foundational institutions. And Trump appeared on track to win the popular vote for the first time in his three campaigns for the White House — even after two impeachments, felony convictions and his attempt to overturn his previous election loss.

Harris planned to deliver a concession speech Wednesday at 4 p.m., her office announced. She’ll speak at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, where her ers watched returns Tuesday night before being sent home after midnight as Trump pulled ahead in battleground states.

In a bitter footnote for Harris, as the sitting vice president she is expected to oversee Congress’ ceremonial certification of the election.

It’s the same role that Mike Pence played four years ago, when Trump directed his ers to march on the U.S. Capitol. Although critics said the violent insurrection crystallized Trump’s threat to American democracy, that ultimately did not dissuade voters from electing him again.

Harris became the Democratic candidate after Biden, who was already struggling to convince voters that he could serve as president until he was 86 years old, stumbled badly in his June 27 debate with Trump.

He dropped out of the race on July 21 and endorsed his vice president, who swiftly unified the Democratic Party around her candidacy.

It was a remarkable twist of fate for Harris. Four years earlier, her own presidential campaign flamed out and revealed the political limitations of someone once dubbed “the female Barack Obama.” Even though Biden chose Harris as his running mate, she languished in the role after taking office as the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president.

Some Democrats started writing her off when they pondered the party’s future after Biden. But Harris found fresh purpose after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, and she became the White House’s leading advocate for abortion rights.
Harris also made a more concerted effort to network with local politicians, business leaders and cultural figures, forging connections that could serve her down the road.

The moment arrived sooner than she anticipated, and she was catapulted into the presidential race with Biden’s departure only a month before the Democratic National Convention.
Harris instantly reset the of the contest with Trump. She was 18 years younger and a former courtroom prosecutor going up against the first major presidential candidate convicted of crimes. Her candidacy energized Democrats who feared they were destined for defeat with Biden at the top of the ticket.

But she also faced steep odds from the beginning. She inherited Biden’s political operation with just 107 days until the end of the election, and she faced a restless electorate that was eager for change.

Although Harris pitched “a new way forward,” she struggled to meaningfully differentiate herself from the unpopular sitting president. In addition, she had limited time to introduce herself to skeptical voters, who never cast a ballot for her in a presidential primary.
Democrats now face the prospect of picking up the pieces during a second Trump presidency, and it’s unclear what role Harris will play in her party’s future.

https://fortune.com/2024/11/06/kamala-harris-concedes-2024-election-donald-trump/

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God1000(m): 8:50pm On Nov 06, 2024
Something Donald trump will never do if he loses to her, no lies about election rigging when it favors him


This is maturity on the part of Harris, I hope he will act presidential this time and not behave like a baby he's known for.

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Salewa97: 8:53pm On Nov 06, 2024
Trump, the master of chaos

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Everyday247: 8:57pm On Nov 06, 2024
So?
What did Trump tell her? grin

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ebukal67x: 8:59pm On Nov 06, 2024
The moment arrived sooner than she anticipated, and she was catapulted into the presidential race with Biden’s departure only a month before the Democratic National Convention. She instantly reset the of the contest with Trump. She was 18 years younger and a former courtroom prosecutor going up against the first major presidential candidate convicted of crimes. Her candidacy energized Democrats who feared they were destined for defeat with Biden at the top of the ticket. But she also faced steep odds from the beginning. She inherited Biden’s political operation with just 107 days until the end of the election, and she faced a restless electorate that was eager for change. Although Harris pitched “a new way forward,” she struggled to meaningfully differentiate herself from the unpopular sitting president. In addition, she had limited time to introduce herself to skeptical voters, who never cast a ballot for her in a presidential primary. Democrats now face the prospect of picking up the pieces during a second Trump presidency, and it’s unclear what role Harris will play in her party’s future.

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ALTERNATEID: 9:00pm On Nov 06, 2024
Kudos to Kamala Harris for displaying the spirit of sportsmanship. This is how democracy should be. No point trying to muddle the water simply because you lost election. “Those who cannot endure and accept the pain of defeat in elections do not deserve the joy of victory”.

She fought a great battle despite the short notice but sadly, Americans are still not ready for a female. She has played her part, history will be kind to her.

Hopefully, those sore losers and election deniers in Nigeria can learn from her. No need for the candidate that came second and third to be going to court claiming they both won. In fact, Nigeria is the only country where two opposition candidates who lost election both came together to insist they won. They were so shameless and driven by ego they couldn’t agree between themselves to choose who actually won the election.

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Atarakpa: 9:01pm On Nov 06, 2024
She learn this from Nigeria. On behalf of Nigeria and her people we stand with America and we are looking in future in ing American in future in elections

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TinubuGoQuench(f): 9:01pm On Nov 06, 2024
She for no call Trump nah, make the gods of Okuatata scatter her Toto there!!!

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ATEAMS: 9:01pm On Nov 06, 2024
Doings
Racoon(m): 9:01pm On Nov 06, 2024
The same Donald Trump she made a lots of jest of.

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odejimioflagos: 9:01pm On Nov 06, 2024
Kamala Harris is a great woman.

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SoftP(m): 9:01pm On Nov 06, 2024
I so much love & ire this woman in all ramification ;
But U’S is much more stronger than her; she’s too lenient & tolerant

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femi4: 9:02pm On Nov 06, 2024
God1000:
Something Donald trump will never do if he loses to her,


This is maturity on the part of Harris, I hope he will act presidential this time and not behave like a baby he's known for.

The last time Trump lost, we knew how he caused chaos. So immature

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Verifier(m): 9:02pm On Nov 06, 2024
Her mind no go touch ground ke grin grin

Trump the newest zaddy in town wink

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rentAcock(m): 9:02pm On Nov 06, 2024
If you are a Trump er, congrats on your big victory. I pray that your children will emulate him and grow up to be like him in Jesus name I pray. Amen

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NothingDoMe: 9:02pm On Nov 06, 2024
Good girl.
tobenuel(m): 9:02pm On Nov 06, 2024
I just don't know why I am so happy that Trump won. nothing really concern me with what happens in the US, we have our hell fire (tinubu) here to face.

It is not yet the time for a woman to rule the US, never. just give woman office make she sit down, she go turn demi god asap rockily

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Jokerman(m): 9:03pm On Nov 06, 2024
The right thing to do

Trump is needed to cleanse the system

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Hmmmmm2024: 9:03pm On Nov 06, 2024
Because it was free and fair ... No police to steal ballot boxes

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CommonSense1967: 9:03pm On Nov 06, 2024
Good
Unfortunately, TRAMP couldn't do that when he lost.
Those that can't accept defeat don't deserve congratulations when they win.
Pandora pathological liar Obi should learn from that.

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SatoshiX: 9:03pm On Nov 06, 2024
Cest fini.

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FashionCookie(f): 9:03pm On Nov 06, 2024
👏 👏 👏
LoveJesus87(m): 9:04pm On Nov 06, 2024
Thank God trump won

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Basiljoe: 9:04pm On Nov 06, 2024
Abortion rights kill you there Kamala angry

"Abortion is the ultimate expression of Hypergamy. Nothing says "He's not the best I can do" like the unilateral, uncontested power to end a man's genetic legacy in utero." - Rational Male

Abortion is just a failsafe for women's bad reproductive choices.

Go Trump Go. cool

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sofeo(m): 9:04pm On Nov 06, 2024
Alright
SmartPolician: 9:04pm On Nov 06, 2024
This is what happens when you live in a sane country where politicians trust their electoral system.

In Nigeria, Mahmood will switch off the server to manipulate the system. Afterwards, he will tell you to go to court.

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Douglad: 9:04pm On Nov 06, 2024
What I can't understand is how he won the popular vote too and the Dems were unable to win a single swing state.

A total domination by the Republicans

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Day169: 9:05pm On Nov 06, 2024
K.H is a true democrat!
.. congratulations, Trump!!

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Ngadangapussy: 9:05pm On Nov 06, 2024
No room for Allah Akbar in US of almighty A

Death to free free chanters

Helinues take note

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