Republican Lawmakers Slow To Congratulate Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

The transcript discusses the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, highlighting the silence of Republicans on Capitol Hill regarding Joe Biden's win. The Associated Press declared Biden and Kamala Harris as the president-elect and vice president-elect. Notable Republicans like Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski congratulated them, while others hesitated due to allegations of voter irregularities. President Trump has not conceded, raising unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud, and his supporters demand the process to play out.

What was the general reaction of Republicans on Capitol Hill to the 2020 presidential election results?

• They were largely silent.

• They immediately congratulated the winners.

• They held a press conference.

• They protested the results.

Which Republican senator was the first to publicly congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris?

• Mitch McConnell

• Lisa Murkowski

• Mitt Romney

• Lindsey Graham

What did Senator Lisa Murkowski emphasize in her congratulatory message?

• The need for a recount

• The importance of bipartisanship

• The need for a new election

• Her disagreement with the election results

What was President Trump's stance on the election results?

• He conceded immediately.

• He accepted the results but asked for a recount.

• He did not concede and claimed voter fraud.

• He congratulated Joe Biden.

What did the Trump campaign claim regarding the election?

• That there was widespread voter fraud

• That the results were fair and accurate

• That the election should be annulled

• That they won the election