Coronavirus case was reported here in the United States, the nation getting a shot in the arm today when the largest Vaccination Campaign in this nations history got underway. Front Line Health Care workers getting that first dose of the Pfizer Vaccine, the very first was a Critical Care nurse right here in new york city, sandra lindsey. I feel hopeful today, relieved. I feel like healing is coming. However, it comes also on a sad day. The u. S. Death toll surpassing 300,000 And Hundreds Of Thousands of Americans Still getting sick every day. The nations top Infectious Disease expert says we have to remain vigilant. The Vaccine Rights now is not a substitute for the normal Standard Public Health measures of wearing a mask, keeping your distance, avoiding congregant crowded sections particularly indoors. We are looking at this historic moment from all angles with our reporters, experts and guests across the country. And joining me now is the president of mt. Sinimorning side hospital an
Ater, Susan Ferrechio takes look at how the next senate is shaping up. We also take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Host the shape of president elect Joe Bidens Administration will begin to take shape today as he names a covid advisory panel. While cabinet choices may be a week or more away, he could name his chief of staff this week. Good morning, it is monday, november 9. Welcome to washington journal. Our first hour of questioning asking you what is your top priority for the Biden Administration . Here is how you take part. One line for democrats, one line for republicans, one for independence and others. Independents and others. We welcome your texts. Please include your name and where you are texting from. And on facebook as well. We will also keep you updated on some of the legal challenges that are continuing in several states to the election by the Trump Campaign. We will tell you more about those as we look for
And we are in very good shape, but there is still some to count. They are working incredibly hard. They are going to keep counting into the evening. You know, stay tuned. So lets see. We have been reaching out. We have been very closely in touch with all 67 counties, making sure they are reporting on as regular a basis as possible. Now all of you, everybody around the country, around the state, are eagerly waiting, and i can tell you the counties are really taking their time making sure that every single voter in the commonwealth who has cast their ballot is having those ballots accurately and securely counted. So, as you know, we are going to keep counting. Military and overseas ballots are coming in. Those will continue to be accepted through next tuesday. There are obviously provisional ballots that will have to be counted as well after the initial round of ballots. And you know i think whatever the outcomes are, i can tell you that i am so proud to work with the 67 counties and Ele
Things got heated in brentwood after a man hung a dummy with an antibiden slogan on it off of a noose. In san jose the citys primary inspector for massage parlors is under arrest accused of extortion and Sexual Assault on the job. The first cold storm of the season brings significant changes tomorrow. The president ial election keeping people on edge. Mental Health Experts and cannabis dispensaries seeing a surge in business. Abc 7 news starts right now. Tonight the agonizing wait goes on for a handful of states to determine the president ial election. North carolina, nevada, georgia, pennsylvania, arizona. Joe biden is leading with 253. President trump has 214. 270 are needed to win the electoral college. Developing right now though Philadelphia Police are investigating what they say was a planned attack at the place where the ballots are being counted. Police received a tip about a Group Driving from virginia to pennsylvania to target the center. Officers arrested one person but have
Ahead, we are joined by the chief Congressional Correspondent from the Washington Examiner, great to have you with us. Guest good morning. Host lets leap ahead to january and the two runoff races in georgia, the race against the incumbent senator david perdue any other race with senator Kelly Loeffler. Have we ever seen to Senate Runoff races in any state before . Guest not my history of covering congress. Its really unusual. Its also unusual in georgia that the race has ended up in runoff territory. Georgia had been traditionally a very red state where republicans could usually count on an easy win in the statewide races. That was the last few election cycles. There has been a shift in the electorate in georgia over the areas ande the urban their suburban surroundings have gotten more blue, more democratic in their electorate. That has led to some close races where republicans cannot be assured of an easy win. Thats one reason you are seeing runoffs. I think people had thought david p