Democracy, the great country that we live in that people are willing to do that and the patience that it takes to wait for that vote to be counted. Many of us lived through the year 2000 where it took some time. Ultimately it was a a decision was made through the Supreme Court about whether to count those ballots. We have a process where this will take days or weeks as it sorts through so every vote gets counted. And that process is in place to ensure that every vote gets counted. And as all the Security Officials have been saying, just be patient. Everything has been figured out and just let it take its course. Dont rush for a conclusion because that only will cause more rumors and more chaos. Thats exactly how we started the evening at 7 00. Listen, we know that theres a very good chance we wont have a decision tonight. And that is exactly what happened. I think major summed it up really well when he said its another definition of frontline workers. You are so right. Sometimes people
Interference, accusing them of knowingly putting out false polls to limit turnout by his supporters. Well, by contrast today, joe biden urged americans to stay calm, assuring them the process is working. Here are the facts cbs news has not projected a winner. By our projections, joe biden leads in the race to 270 electoral votes, 253213. The race has tightened in the hand full of states that could decide who will become the next president of the United States. The margins are now razor thin, and tensions remain high with noisy demonstrations outside buildings where votes are being counted. Adding to the tension, another sobering milestone in the coronavirus pandemic 100,000 new cases were confirmed on wednesday. That is the highest oneday total since the beginning of the pandemic. So theres a lot of news to cover tonight. Weve got our team of correspondents standing by across america to cover it all. Were going to get to the president s comments in just a moment, but first, cbs Major G
Discrimination and a lack of diversity. How they say it affects civil rights investigations and the fight to stop injustice. And honoring van halen. Guitar god Eddie Van Halen dies, leaving an historic legacy of sound and fury. What his groundbreaking technique meant to his disciples and his fans. Ah, nobody like him. But first, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. This virus doesnt care what Political Party you belong to. It infects us all. It will take anyones life. Its a virus. President trumps Senior Adviser, Stephen Miller, is the latest in the white house to contract covid19. He has been selfquarantining for five days, but nevertheless, tested positive based on a prior exposure. But look, were taking all necessary precautions. After calling off talks for covid relief aid, President Trump now says that he wants to approve relief funds. The bipartisan spirit seems to have dissipated as weve gotten closer and closer to the election. The chairman of the joint chiefs
Odonnell good evening and thank you for joining us, were going to begin with the final frantic sprint to election day. As we come on the air the white house says President Trump has tested negative for coronavirus. And his doctor has cleared him to hit the campaign trail. Tonight just a week after leaving the hospital. His supporters say that cant come soon enough as new polling suggests joe biden is widening his lead over the president to double digits nationally. And tonight our new cbs news Battleground Tracker poll shows the former Vice President ahead in key swing states including michigan and nevada and tied in cbs news learned the former Vice President is now adding new ads in traditionally republican leaning states as he looks to grow his support among suburban women and seniors. The Trump Campaign is wasting no time going on offense either, as the president rallies hundreds of supporters in florida tonight. The first of four battleground state events he is going to hold this w
Reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin tonight with that revealing new announcement from melania trump, and a dire new warning about coronavirus spreading at thanksgiving. Tonight, the first lady says her son, barron, did have the virus at the same time that she and the president were infected, but that the 14yearold has now tested negative. And shes opening up about what she calls a roller coaster of symptoms, even as her husband has declared himself cured and immune from the virus. Tonight, hes holding another Campaign Rally in iowa, expecting as many as 10,000 supporters to pack into an airport hangar there, even though cases of coronavirus in iowa are exploding. The nations top Infectious Disease expert, dr. Anthony fauci, says holding that event is risky. And in a new interview with us tonight, hes also warning about what he sees as another danger family gatherings, including upcoming holidays. Well have all t