We cross to David Lipson in Washington during the most divisive election in decades, to find out what’s behind the results so far, and how will this super tight election play out?

David has spent the last year living and reporting in the US through COVID, civil unrest and a drama-packed election campaign.

• How likely is it the election will be called today?
• Do you think its Joe Biden mostly likely to win a path to victory?
• What has he seen in Washington over the last 24 hours?
• Why are these remaining states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania so key to this election?
• Where did Trump do well that had his opponents taking deep breaths?
• What have we learned about which messages have worked with the American people?
• The reaction to Trump and Bidens speeches
• Trump has threatened a supreme court challenge. If that case is to go ahead what would it actually be deciding on?

 

 

In today's headlines:

• Tight election race continues after Donald Trump falsely claims victory
• QLD debutants stun NSW in State of Origin
• NSW to become the only state to open to the rest of the country

 

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