Electrum 2.9.7 it's not only outdated and unsafe like ranochigo said above, but also has a synchronization issue.
If you don't know how to upgrade Electrum to the latest version, check this post: https://amp.reddit.com/r/Electrum/comments/7cjjpg/electrum_synchronizing_message_on_tails/dpqflmh/
If you don't know how to upgrade Electrum to the latest version, check this post: https://amp.reddit.com/r/Electrum/comments/7cjjpg/electrum_synchronizing_message_on_tails/dpqflmh/
Thanks that did it!! It just took awhile to connect.