Contest the election in several states across the country and his efforts last night, comments last night. Sure. First i say elections have to accomplish two purposes, first of all they have to decide the outcome, a winner, in this case the presidency. But secondly they have to do that in a manner that satisfies the loser and the losers supporters that the outcome is just. I think thats where this election probably has fallen short. So i think its understandable that the president and many of his supporters, including me, have many questions about this election. Frankly we saw an unprecedented number of changes to the election procedures across the country. Many of those procedures not tested before this election. Most of those procedures resulting in a delay in getting to an answer. And now we see a rush to judgment. Despite having introduced untested proceduresprocedures, questionable procedures in some cases you may say, now many want to push past the actual careful counting of the
10 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan, on demand at cspan. Org supreme court, or on the cspan radio app. Continues. Host joining us, hugo gordon of the Washington Examiner. He serves as editor in chief. What do you think about yesterdays news . Guest the president elect is probably biden. Have the shall not only does he have 4 million votes more than, the incumbent he also seems to have those ises in key states which necessary for President Trump to win if he was to hold on to that. Look, he is the apparent winner and there will be a Legal Process played out. President trump is obviously planning to challenge in various ways, in various courts, starting tomorrow. It has already started. That will have to play out. That is his right, but i dont they give a make any difference. I think we will see joe biden inaugurated in january. Host if that is the case, what do you think that means for mr. Biden, not so much for his supporters but for those who supported President Trump in this process . Guest
Maggie haberman. This is an hour and 10 minutes. Election law expert trevor potter, and New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman, guided by our capable moderator journalist alex wagoner will offer their analysis in what will surely be an insightful discussion of this National Election held nine days ago and still counting. Of thell tell us which last tuesdays outcomes surprised them and what their expectations are for what it means for american politics for years to come. I have many questions about this wild, unusual campaign, and i cant wait to hear our panelists take them on. If i may be allowed a little editorializing, i would like to say a few words on behalf of my husband about the importance of the american election. John believed that selfgovernment was the only moral government, and every human being on earth was entitled to it. It was americas great cause in the world, and he served it with unwavering dedication. Asloved nothing as much traveling abroad. Moved
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Another 8 today. Facebook, twitter ceos appearing on capitol hill. Mark zuckerberg and jack dorsey were on the hot seat over censorship concerns. Well have the highlights from their testimony in just a few moments. Im connell mcshane. Welcome, everybody, to after the bell. It us great to have you with us. Time now for the news happening at this hour. Fox Business Team coverage. We have blake burman today in washington, susan li and Jackie Deangelis both in new york an gerri willis coming up. She is watching the retail numbers. Blake, lets start with you, any update from washington on the stimulus talks with virus numbers continuing to spike . Potentially, connell, when you look especially down the road, december 11th. Why . Lawmakers need to come together to pass a spending bill so there is not a government shutdown. That is significant in its own right. Why is that also important . Because there is now starting to be some talk in washington about whether or not lawmakers could also ad