The just concluded United States presidential election that was held on the 3rd day of November, 2020 has been the talk of the town. Democrats candidate Joe Biden has been projected as the winner after he reportedly met the constitutional requirements to be declared as the winner of the polls.
Different media outlets has reported him as the winner though there is yet to be an official declaration from the United States election authorities.
However, controversial and incumbent president Donald Trump is still insisting that the election was rigged. The Republican said mail in ballots were manipulated in favour of Biden.
I am writing this article to remind you of the speeches made by previous presidential candidate who lost. These candidates did not take anyone to court or argue. They accepted defeat in good faith. They even made promise of supporting their rival candidates. This is what Donald Trump should do instead of causing tension in the political space.
Below are the speeches made by previous presidential candidates who lost election:
1. The late John McCain (2008)
“The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly. A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Sen. Barack Obama — to congratulate him on being elected the next president of the country that we both love. … I've always believed that America offers opportunities to all who have the industry and will to seize it. Sen. Obama believes that, too. But we both recognize that though we have come a long way from the old injustices that once stained our nation's reputation and denied some Americans the full blessings of American citizenship, the memory of them still had the power to wound.”
2. Mitt Romney (2012)
“I have just called President Obama to congratulate him on his victory. His supporters and his campaign also deserve congratulations. …The nation, as you know, is at a critical point. At a time like this, we can’t risk partisan bickering and political posturing. Our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people’s work. And we citizens also have to rise to the occasion. We look to our teachers and professors, we count on you not just to teach, but to inspire our children with a passion for learning and discovery.”
3. Hillary Clinton (2016)
"I know how disappointed you feel because I feel it too, and so do tens of millions of Americans who invested their hopes and dreams in this effort. This is painful and it will be for a long time, but I want you to remember this. Our campaign was never about one person or even one election, it was about the country we love and about building an America that's hopeful, inclusive and big-hearted. We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought. But I still believe in America and I always will. And if you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future. Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead.”
All of these candidates — rather than wage unsubstantiated legal battles, rather than holing themselves up in their residence, rather than having temper-tantrums on Twitter — addressed their supporters and the American people. Within 24 hours of the election being called.
They didn’t sue. They didn’t wait until the election results were certified at the end of November. They didn’t wait for the electoral college to vote. They did it quickly. And they did it quickly because they knew it was needed to start the healing process. They recognized that the election was not about them.
If you look at the speeches, you’ll see the common thread was: “I know it’s hard, but unfortunately we lost. That’s always a possibility in a democracy, and thank God we live in one. It’s time to accept the results and the new president as our leader. We need to come together and carry on.”
But because of his ego, Trump has not done anything resembling that. In fact, he’s done the opposite.
He is offering life to preposterous fear inspired notions and denialism which are destroying our public texture continuously. He needs to recognize Joe Biden as the authentic winner of the election. Until he does as such, his allies won't, and that is unsafe for US vote based system. His allies, in any case, are not kids. They shouldn't be relied upon to disregard the truth of the election results in light of the fact that their leader is overlooking them. As grown-ups, they may need to acknowledge it all alone. It would just, obviously, be simpler for them if Trump addressed them with that impact. That is Trump's duty as a political up-and-comer.
Thus, yes. I would be humiliated. I would've been humiliated had any of the candidates is acting like Trump is doing.
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