Streaming on cbsn bay area a live look outside as we start the day together. You are looking live at the bay bridge. Good morning. Its wednesday. Shots fired overnight in the east bay. We have the latest from the live news desk. First we are waking up awaiting the results of the election. So far its too close to call. Taking a live at the white house right now. Counting continued throughout the night as the race for the president hinges on battleground states this morning. Here is a look at the current map. The president and former Vice President still well short of the necessary 270 votes needed to secure a victory. Several key voting places will not announce until today or tomorrow. Joe biden was expected to cruise to a an easy win in california. That victory was easy. 65 to 33 with 94 of precincts reporting. And despite key states still counting votes the president expressed confidence that he has won overnight. Cbs news hasnt projected a winner. We have more on where the two camps
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Support stacking the supreme court, do you support excluding people from judicial roles who have religious convictions . Free health care to people who come here illegally . Do you still intend to raise taxes on 82 of American Families . They have not been forthright with the American People, and the media has given these democrats a free pass. Lou as harris and pence get ready for the evening, the Biden Campaign today signaled its looking for a way out of next weeks scheduled debate against President Trump. Biden says if President Trump still has the china virus, then next weeks debate shouldnt take place. Not a sign of strength from the former Vice President. There are only 27 days until the election, and President Trump appears to have his opponents on the run. Worryingly also for joe biden, President Trumps health is improving by the day. The president s medical team today said he is symptomfree of the china virus and has tested positive for antibodies. The president shared his own