//Biden poised to win presidency after record turnout in turbulent election

Biden poised to win presidency after record turnout in turbulent election

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Joe Biden is poised to become the 46th president of the United States after record turnout in a unique and turbulent election put him in front in the four remaining swing states, with postal ballots continuing to skew heavily in the Democrat’s favour.

Biden made preparations to address the nation on Friday evening, and CNN reported that a “national defence airspace” would be established above the Democratic candidate’s house in Wilmington, Delaware – meaning he would begin to receive the protection of the US military, the first trappings of the presidency.

But a smooth transfer of power still looked far from certain, with the president showing every sign he was unwilling to leave the Oval Office