Tonight on the readout.

We all get knocked down.

But the measure of our character, as my dad would say, is how quickly we get back up.

Remember, a defeat does not mean we are defeated.

We lost this battle.

The America of your dreams is calling for you to get back up.

President Biden on Tuesday's election defeat for Democrats who can't afford to despair.

It is time to learn from those who came before us and sometimes died fighting for a better future.

Also tonight, two black women and the first Korean-American man win Senate seats,

just some of the historic firsts in this election.

Plus, the rules of politics are changing.

It's not about the TV ads and the big rallies.

Trump's use of Manosphere podcasts and the disinformation of Elon Musk were game changers.

And good evening, everyone.

This is our first chance to be together one on one since the election.

So I wanted to begin tonight with an acknowledgement of our new reality.

Millions of Americans woke up Tuesday morning full of hope and joy,

anticipating the election, finally, of America's first woman president.

They put their faith in Vice President Kamala Harris to deliver not just the star-studied joy and the power of the culture from Beyonce to Taylor to basically every star in Hollywood.

Plus the many memes and incredible digital content, but also the change that could make this multicultural democracy real and accessible and affordable to everyone.

I mean, money for elder care and small businesses and child tax credits?

What?

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