It’s still too soon to say for certain that Joe Biden will become the next US President, but the Democrat still looks likely to come out on top in the country’s election.
Donald Trump’s already filed legal challenges, however.
Meanwhile, one MEP for this region has said she believes a win for Biden is a win for Ireland and for Europe.
Joe Biden is edging towards winning the US presidential election but it’s still too early to say for certain.
Donald Trump’s already filed legal challenges in at least three states.
He’s complaining about fraud, and doesn’t think his teams are being given enough access to places where the counting is happening. but he hasn’t provided any evidence.
Wisconsin-based Democrat Chris Walton says a recount in his state could take weeks.
There are fears of unrest if the situation continues to simmer, as is likely.
Trump supporters have gathered at count centres, some armed with rifles and handguns in Arizona.
Founder of Irish Central-dot-com, Neil O’ Dowd says tension is mounting:
An MEP for this region insists that a win for Biden is a win for Ireland and Europe.
The US yesterday announced that it’s withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, though Joe Biden says he will re-instate that if elected.
Ireland South Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says that while she doesn’t expect a major see-change overnight from Mr. Biden, if he does secure the Presidency, she does see benefits if that comes to pass.
