The race between Raphael Warncok and Kelly Loeffler is leaning Warncok, the David Perdue-Jon Ossoff race remained too close too call. Source
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Votes slowly counted in Georgia Senate runoffs
Votes continue to be tabulated in the Georgia Senate runoff elections, but official results are not expected until Wednesday. In a tweet, President Trump seemed to imply votes yet to be reported from heavily Democratic areas would not be legitimate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the votes left to be counted. Source
Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy figures reportedly arrested
The individuals were reportedly arrested for allegedly violating a new national security law by participating in an unofficial primary election last year. Source
CBS News Special Report: Georgia Senate races characterized as toss-ups
As votes are slowly tabulated in the runoff elections for both of Georgia’s Senate seats, CBS News have characterized the races as toss-ups. Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are hoping to win and give their party control of the Senate while Republicans Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are hoping to prevail and maintain the GOP’s slim majority. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell in this CBS News Special Report. Source
Georgia Democrats expand voter base in longtime Republican stronghold
Georgia has long been seen as a Republican stronghold, but it flipped Democratic in the 2020 presidential election. Now, Democrats are hoping to prevail in two close runoffs to gain control of the U.S. Senate. CBS News associate producer LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss how Democrats made the state a battleground. Source
Trump claims he and Pence agree on VP’s election authority
The president is decrying reports that the vice president told him he lacks the authority to alter the election results. Source
Georgia Senate runoff election may not be known for several days
Official results in the Georgia Senate runoff elections may not come for several days after election night. While ballot tabulation is going smoothly, the sheer number of mail-in-ballots will lead to slow counting. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss when officials expect the full results might finally come in. Source
Grammy Awards postponed due to worsening coronavirus outbreak in Los Angeles
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards have been postponed due to the impact COVID-19 has had in Los Angeles, where the show broadcasts. CBS LA has the details. Source
1/5: Red and Blue
Final day of voting in Georgia Senate runoffs; Georgia Cobb County Republican push for big win Source
How outcome of Georgia Senate runoffs could affect Biden’s agenda
If both Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff can prevail in Tuesday’s runoff election, Democrats would take control of the Senate. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how the outcome of these races could impact President-elect Joe Biden’s chances of moving legislation through Congress. Source