Continuity on Capitol Hill looks set to ensue, with Republicans holding the Senate and Democrats keeping the House.
The worst-case scenario for polling day and the weeks that follow is illegal, armed militias imposing themselves on polling stations and state capitols.
With Trump’s health still uncertain and Biden an even older man, Pence v Harris may turn out to be very important indeed.
This election seems destined for the courts – so we could be looking well into 2021 before we get a definitive result.
A conservative constitutional scholar supported by the Presidemt would fundamentally shift the balance of the Court, ensuring a clear majority of 6-3.
In January, the President wanted to be talking about jobs and growth. Instead, his Party present themselves as the last line of defence against anarchy.
It’s key to a Trump or Biden victory, and the President is behind in the polls – as Covid-19 rages, and the Republican convention prepares to meet there.
There is still time for the president to show leadership on this issue, but the window of opportunity is narrowing.
Here are snapshots from four of them: Michigan, Arizona, Florida and Pennsylvania. Biden leads in all four, but these are early days.
Returning to the playbook that successfully propelled him into the White House in 2016, he is turning his focus again towards immigration and China.
It will put more pressure on postal votes and digital campaigning – reward candidates with existing financial backing and a sophisticated media strategy.