Biden Urges Patience As His Lead Widens In Key States

Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden looks on while speaking in Wilmington, Del., Thursday.

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Updated at 11:19 p.m. ET

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke on Friday evening to reaffirm his belief that he would eventually emerge victorious against President Trump, urging calm and patience as his lead against the Republican incumbent has widened in key swing states that are still counting votes.

“We’re going to win this race with a clear majority,” Biden said, speaking alongside his running mate, Kamala Harris, in his home state of Delaware.