Several key states are continuing to count ballots as Americans and the presidential candidates await results of the 2020 election. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, and Joe Watkins, former aide to President George H. W. Bush, joined CBSN to discuss the potential paths to victory for both candidates and which voting blocs could make a difference. Source
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Prominent Republicans condemn Trump’s false victory claim
President Trump spoke from the White House in the 2 a.m. hour early Wednesday, amid initial favorable projections, calling for ballot counting to “stop.” Source
Pennsylvania has counted nearly half of all mail-in ballots, official says
Both President Trump and Joe Biden see Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes as essential. Source
Democrats, Republicans make history in 2020 Congressional elections
As Americans eagerly await the results of the presidential election, local races all around the country are bringing historic results that would shape the next Congress. Democrat Mondaire Jones made history as one of the first two openly gay Black men elected to the House of Representatives after winning his New York race. Also, North Carolina Republican Madison Cawthorn will soon be the youngest member of Congress at just 25 years old after winning his House race. Nancy Cordes shares more developments. Source
Campaigns and political parties prepare legal teams to monitor election
As both presidential candidates prepare for a potential legal battle following Election Day, lawyers nationwide are watching closely. Walker and Associates managing partner James Walker Jr. joins CBSN to discuss what cities his firm’s lawyers are focused on and what kind of red flags can tip off possible voter suppression. Source
Watch Live: Pennsylvania officials give election update
Both President Trump and Joe Biden see Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes as essential. Source
Georgia, North Carolina remain too close to call
Georgia and North Carolina typically lean Republican in the presidential election, but in 2020 they’re considered toss-ups. Mail-in votes still need to be counted before a winner can be declared. CBS News campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell looks at what these states mean for both candidates. Source
Stocks rise as presidency remains too close to call
Investors see cause for optimism even as uncertainty remains about whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump will be the winner. Source
Watch Live: Georgia secretary of state gives election update
Georgia is among the states that remain a toss-up. Source
Here’s how the Latino vote is shaping Trump and Biden’s tight race
Latino communities across the U.S. were long held as a single voting bloc, but economic, geographic and cultural differences show stark divides in how Latino Americans have cast their ballots in 2020. María Elena Salinas joins “CBS This Morning” to break down the diverse communities’ impact on the race. Source