[Nataku X]

Mmm, no, but it's proof that they're being quite creative in canvassing the votes. I find it highly suspicious that Rossi lost 12 votes in a manual recount. In manual recounts, BOTH sides should gain votes... because there'll always be a very few voters that didn't fill in the circle completely or punch the chad out 100%.

But, the law is the law. Majority rule in a group of 3, two of which are very highly partisan Democrats, dictates what's a Gregorie vote and what's a Rossi vote. Most likely they "saw" teeny tiny marks to the left of Gregorie's name on Rossi votes and concluded that the voter's intent was to double-vote and invalidated the ballot.

The only way that our good conservatives in Washington (and California) can get relief is to split their respective states in 2.

[superskunk]

But, the law is the law. Majority rule in a group of 3



Yes, but fraud is fraud. It should never be tolerated from ANYONE. It usurps the will of the people. It is akin to treason and should be treated as such.

[Libertina]

The only way that our good conservatives in Washington (and California) can get relief is to split their respective states in 2.

Wrong-O! The 'law" provides for contests of election results and other measures. We are NOT going to just slink off and say oh well. That was another time, another place, and different Republicans.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

Either that, or just ask Seattle to secede from the nation at-large.

Count me down as being in favor of that last option.

[Clint Williams]

The only way that our good conservatives in Washington (and California) can get relief is to split their respective states in 2.

Been tried, at lower levels. The only way that's going to happen is through use of arms. Any other bright ideas?

[Theodore R.]

WASH State cannot be split in two without the consent of the liberal legislature in Olympia. Congress alone cannot take such action.

[staytrue]

In manual recounts, BOTH sides should gain votes

Time for freepers in pajamas to get to work. Does anyone know how often someone lost votes in a manual recount anywhere, anytime ? If this is the first ever, then we might have a news story.