Republican U.S. Senator Collins congratulates Biden, wishes him ‘every success’

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) speaks to supporters on stage at her election night headquarters at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor, Maine, U.S., November 4, 2020. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on his “apparent victory” on Monday and urged a transition process that ensures he and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are ready to govern on Jan. 20.

“He loves this country, and I wish him every success,” Collins said in a statement. She was one of just a few Republican senators to congratulate Democrat Biden after he won enough electoral votes on Saturday to clinch the U.S. presidency.

Collins also acknowledged Republican President Donald Trump should have the opportunity to challenge results from Tuesday’s election. Trump has not conceded.

Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chris Reese

source: reuters.com