The peaceful transfer of power is back, America.
During her concession speech at Howard University Wednesday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris brought back from the dead one of America's most storied traditions: presidential candidates accepting the results of an electoral defeat, urging their supporters to do the same and promising to cooperate with the incoming administration.
"Now, I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now," Harris said. "I get it, but we must accept the results of this election. Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition, and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power."
The mention of "President-elect Trump" generated a brief smattering of boos, which the vice president ignored. But the words "peaceful transfer of power" triggered cheers from her crestfallen supporters. That matters a lot.
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