The president is not elected directly by the people, but by the 358 members of an Electoral College. This detail was not missed by world leaders on the distaff side. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Indian opposition figure Rahul Gandhi were among the first to congratulate Harris. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted: “Congratulations Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Let’s work together!”Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo: “Welcome back America!

Source: Philippine Star November 09, 2020 15:56 UTC