"Everyone Stay Calm".. President-Elect Biden's Moves

Pennsylvania Vote Counting to Complete Today... Possibility of Confirmed Election Win
Transition Team Website Launched and COVID-19 Briefing Attendance

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] As Pennsylvania, which holds 20 electoral votes, is expected to announce the final vote count on the 5th (local time), the possibility of confirming Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's victory in the near future has increased. Following the launch of the presidential transition team's website, Biden has begun receiving briefings on pressing issues such as the economic crisis and the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

According to foreign media including The New York Times (NYT) on the day, the Pennsylvania government plans to complete the vote count within the day. Kathy Boockvar, Pennsylvania Secretary of State, stated, "We will definitely finish counting today."

Once the vote count is released, it is highly likely to conclude with Biden's victory. Although President Donald Trump currently leads in the vote percentage, as early votes from major urban areas are being fully counted, expectations are growing that Biden will overturn the lead.

Biden said he expects to be declared the winner once the counting is complete. In a live broadcast speech, he said, "I have no doubt that once the counting is finished, Kamala Harris (vice presidential candidate) and I will be declared the winners," and added, "I ask everyone to remain calm." He emphasized, "The counting is wrapping up, and we will know the results very soon."

Although the speech lasted only about two minutes, it highlighted an optimistic outlook and repeatedly urged patience until the counting concludes. This was also interpreted as a measure to counter President Trump's early victory claims and ensuing legal battles.

Biden is very close to the 'magic number' of 270 electoral votes.

Since Biden is leading in Arizona, he is in a favorable position where he can win even if he loses both Pennsylvania and Georgia, as long as he wins one of North Carolina or Nevada. On the other hand, President Trump must win all four states to surpass the magic number.

On the day, Biden received briefings on the current status of COVID-19 and the economic crisis from health experts at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. The Biden campaign also launched the presidential transition committee's website the day before, which was interpreted as signaling the start of preparations for assuming office as the next president.

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