The monologue is from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, discussing the 2020 US presidential election. With the election still ongoing, Colbert reports on the latest developments, including Joe Biden's wins in Wisconsin and Michigan. He also criticizes Donald Trump's behavior, including his premature declaration of victory and attempts to stop the vote count. Colbert mocks Trump's tweets, saying he's "not winning" and that his spelling of "polls" is incorrect. The host also jokes about the election results in various states, including Florida, Texas, and Rhode Island.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The host, Stephen Colbert, is discussing the 2020 US presidential election.
2. At the time of the broadcast, the election results were not yet finalized.
3. Joe Biden won the state of Wisconsin.
4. Donald Trump won the state of Florida.
5. Donald Trump won the state of Texas.
6. Donald Trump won the state of Wyoming.
7. Joe Biden won the state of Rhode Island.
8. Joe Biden won the state of Minnesota.
9. Joe Biden won the state of Hawaii.
10. Lindsey Graham won a Senate seat in South Carolina.
11. Donald Trump's campaign manager announced that they would sue to stop ballot counts in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
12. Trump tweeted that he was "winning big" and accused others of trying to steal the election.
13. Trump's campaign was trying to obstruct the count in multiple states.
14. The Supreme Court was mentioned as a potential venue for disputes over the election results.
15. The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the election, with some states experiencing high case numbers.
16. Mail-in ballots were a significant factor in the election, with many still being counted at the time of the broadcast.
17. The Electoral College and popular vote were mentioned as relevant to the election outcome.
18. The state of North Carolina, Georgia, Nevada, and Pennsylvania were mentioned as states where votes were still being counted.
19. The concept of a "red mirage" was mentioned, referring to the idea that early election results may favor one candidate before being overtaken by later results.
20. The hosts mentioned that patience was necessary due to the time it takes to count votes.