Democrats erupt in jubilation over Biden-Harris victory

Democrats erupted in jubilation late Saturday morning after it was projected that Joe Biden has won the White House race, unseating President Trump after days of grueling vote counting. 

They were led by the Democratic presidential candidate vanquished by Trump in 2016.

“The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president,” tweeted Hillary Clinton. “It’s a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together.” 

The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president.

It’s a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together. pic.twitter.com/YlDY9TJONs

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 7, 2020

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) also celebrated the projections.

“Today marks the dawning of a new day of hope for America. A record-shattering 75 million Americans cast their ballots to elect Joe Biden President of the United States – a historic victory that has handed Democrats a mandate for action,” Pelosi wrote in a statement. “President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris won with a strong margin, and they will have a strong Democratic House Majority by their side. Working together, we have the opportunity to deliver extraordinary progress For The People.” 

“The long dark night in America is over, and a new dawn is coming,” tweeted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).

The long dark night in America is over, and a new dawn is coming.

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) November 7, 2020

Impromptu gatherings sprang up across the country in liberal enclaves, with cars seen honking in celebration in New York, Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. 

Democrats indicated they are looking to channel the energy around Biden’s victory into passing liberal legislation on Capitol Hill after being locked out of both the Senate and the White House for four years.

Doing so will be difficult, however, given the possibility of Republicans retaining control of the Senate. 

Republicans picked up seats in the House, and the Senate majority will come down to two run-off elections in Georgia in January.