Biden says he's not declaring victory but 'ready to be next president of United States'

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden expressed confidence Wednesday that he would win his yet-decided race against President Trump but said “every vote must be counted,” as a handful of states continue to count ballots. 

"I am confident we’ll emerge victorious,” Biden said from home state Delaware. “I’m here to get ready to become the next president of the United States.” 

Biden has as many as 258 Electoral College votes, compared to President Trump’s 214, in the race to get 270.

The still undecided states that will determine the outcome of the race include Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. 

The president very early Wednesday morning argued that the election is being stolen from him, as state tallies in his favor continued to roll in and cut into his lead, particularly in Wisconsin.

His campaign has already put in motion lawsuits in Michigan and Wisconsin and likely Pennsylvania.

While Trump in his speech and subsequent speech struck a defiant tone, Biden appeared to strike a more conciliatory note.

“I am not here to say I won,” he said. “This will not be my victory alone or our victory, but a victory for the American people.”