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That calculus changed late Monday, after electors across the country cast their ballots for Mr. Biden, cementing his 306 to 232 Electoral College victory. By Tuesday morning, Mr. McConnell and his leadership team were openly acknowledging the results and creating the political space for other Republicans to begin belatedly recognizing Mr. Biden as the winner. The Senate leader also spoke by phone with Mr. Biden, apparently for the first time since his former Senate colleague won the presidency more than five weeks ago. "I called to thank him for the congratulations, told him although we disag...

SHOW TRANSCRIPT With votes from the Electoral College in, more Republican Congress members are acknowledging Joe Biden as the next president. One Congressman says he's leaving the Republican Party altogether. Michigan Rep. Paul Mitchell: "I voted for Donald Trump. I supported the administration policies 95, 96-percent of the time the last two terms. I have been active in the national state party but this party has to stand up for Democracy first, for our Constitution first and not political consideration, not protect a candidate." Michigan Representative Paul Mitchell says he's leaving the Re...

Congressman Leaving GOP Over Trump's 'Narcissistic' Attempts to Overturn Election On 12/14/20 at 6:32 PM EST Representative Paul Mitchell of Michigan announced on Monday that he is leaving the GOP after several "traumatic" weeks following the 2020 presidential election. Mitchell, a Republican who has criticized President Donald Trump's attempts to undermine confidence in the outcome of the election, said he is fearful that Republican support of Trump's actions could lead to "long-term harm to our democracy." Mitchell asked the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives to officially change hi...