Republicans Decline, to Recognize Biden's Election .br President-elect Joe Biden has br received congratulations from br leaders all around the world.br But high profile Republican br leaders have yet to acknowledge br that Biden has won the election.br Biden received congratulations br from both Utah Senator Mitt Romney and br former President George W. Bush.br Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country, Former President George W. Bush, br via 'The New York Times'.br A tweet from Senate Majority br Leader Mitch McConnell fell short br of congratulating Biden and Vice br President-elect Kamala Harris.br Every legal vote should be counted. Any illegally-submitted ballots must not. All sides must get to observe the process, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate Majority Leader, via 'The New York Times'.br The Trump campaign has named Rep. Doug Collins br (R, GA) to lead a recount in Georgia.br Trump continues to assert his claim that the election was stolen.