CBS- Biden officially secures Electoral College majority after California certifies votes

[Lady Freedom Returns]

Biden officially secures Electoral College majority after California certifies votes
DECEMBER 5, 2020 / 7:26 AM / AP

California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for President-elect Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.

Secretary of State Alex Padilla's formal approval of Mr. Biden's win in the state brought his tally of pledged electors to 279, according to a tally from The Associated Press. That's just over the 270 threshold for victory.

These steps in the election are often ignored formalities. But the hidden mechanics of electing a U.S. president have drawn new scrutiny this year as President Trump continues to deny Mr. Biden's victory and pursues increasingly specious legal strategies aimed at overturning the results before they are finalized.

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In other news trumpers are yelling that the SCOTUS will give the election to tramp. Boy, they will be crying January 21st!

[Brother Buzz]

1. Cool beans, California put Biden over the top

Still, I understood, and rightfully so, Pennsylvania had the honor back during all the churning of election night, week, or whatever that warped period of time was, of putting him over the top.

[Cha]

2. Yes! This 86 year old Grandma in PA says it best!

Link to tweet

[North Shore Chicago]

3. Tears of relief.

As so many of us shed at that very moment. Yes, President Biden will shore up your social security ma'am.

[Cha]

4. Yes, Tears of Relief! I just

cried when I saw her reaction again!