CHAMPAIGN – Democratic leaders in Illinois praised the projected election of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States. Biden defeated Republican President Donald Trump after a bitter and divisive campaign.
With the race now called by several reputable national news outlets, I want to congratulate @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on a historic win. I look forward to working with you and your administration to build a better future for Illinois and our entire nation.
— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) November 7, 2020
Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) tweeted several messages, praising Biden, noting Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ role in history and criticizing Donald Trump.:
With the race now called by several reputable national news outlets, I want to congratulate @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on a historic win. I look forward to working with you and your administration to build a better future for Illinois and our entire nation. Replacing the worst president our country has ever seen, Joe Biden is a good, decent and empathetic man who comes with a national plan to address the pandemic and economic crisis. I’m confident that his leadership will unite Americans to save lives and livelihoods. As Vice President, Kamala Harris will be the first woman, first Black person and first South Asian American person to serve in the role. Her accomplishment and passion will inspire generations of women and girls — demonstrating that there are no limits on their potential. We have a lot of work to do to heal the deep divisions in our country and provide a steady hand in the most powerful positions in the United States and the world. I have no doubt that these two honest and caring people are the right team for the job.
US Senator’s Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, both Democrats, also issued tweets congratulating Biden and Harris.
Congratulations to our next President and Vice President, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! It's a new day for this country—and we need your leadership more than ever. Now, the work begins. Together, we're going to get America back on track. pic.twitter.com/MpU6L3Nt4e
— Dick Durbin (@DickDurbin) November 7, 2020
.@JoeBiden will be a President for ALL Americans who will get us out of this pandemic and help us build back better. It’s time to get to work. https://t.co/T0VFDWRayV
— Tammy Duckworth (@TammyforIL) November 7, 2020
