Kentucky leaders react to election of Biden, Harris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A number of lawmakers, politicians, activists and other leaders from Kentucky have taken to social media to share their reactions to the election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. To this point, many Kentucky Republicans have not released statements.

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Now, the election is over and it is time to come together as Americans and as Kentuckians. We are in the fight of our lifetime against COVID-19 and we must unite to battle this virus that has killed 235,000 Americans including more than 1,500 Kentuckians. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) November 7, 2020

2/2 I am also proud our incoming First Lady @DrBiden is a lifelong educator! In her, our children will have a strong advocate.
— Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman (@LtGovColeman) November 7, 2020

Congratulations to Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. Our nation has waited far too long for someone like you to help lead us. In this historic moment, we thank you.
— Rep. John Yarmuth (@RepJohnYarmuth) November 7, 2020

Almost 10 months ago, I proudly endorsed Vice President @JoeBiden. I’m proud to now call him President-Elect.
— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) November 7, 2020

“You’re fired.” - America
— Charles Booker (@Booker4KY) November 7, 2020

I also want to congratulate @DrBiden and @DouglasEmhoff on this historic accomplishment. Together, we will build a better country for all our people.
— Andy Beshear (@AndyBeshearKY) November 7, 2020

#PresidentElectJoe #VicePresidentElectHarris November 7th, 2020, 11:30a! Character matters! pic.twitter.com/1BuQB0fR1M
— Kelly Flood (@kellyflood) November 7, 2020

.. To have a leader afraid to say “Black Lives Matter” while inequity and injustice continued to level our community, was devastating.. For us, this was more than just a policy election, it was a CHARACTER election. I’m so freaking happy right now!
— Devine Carama (@DevineCarama) November 7, 2020

America is best when we purposefully align our many diverse viewpoints around hope, compassion and opportunity. Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris as they begin the good and noble work of unifying our great country.
— Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) November 7, 2020

Congratulations to President-elect @JoeBiden and the history-making Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris!!
— Kentucky Democrats (@KyDems) November 7, 2020

I had no idea the emotions I would feel when it became final.

Congratulations President-elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris!!!
— Morgan McGarvey (@MorganMcGarvey) November 7, 2020

Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Joe.

Joe who?

Joe President 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/nvfdUEn5m7
— Morgan McGarvey (@MorganMcGarvey) November 7, 2020

Kentucky leaders react to election of Biden, Harris

Many shared their reactions on social media. Some have stayed notably silent.

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