SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER:
* Even though it’s only 779 votes, the total number of votes cast - 71,700 - would indicate that it is unlikely a recount would change the outcome.
* It might not matter. There’s a pretty good chance the senate won’t even convene until after the November election.
* Number of recall races in 2011-12 (including governor): 15
Number of Democratic wins: 3
Does this matter?
I thought the legislature had adjourned for the summer, and there will be an election before the reconviene in the fall in November??? So even if they have a 1 seat majority today, they can’t do anything with it since the election in Nov could completely change everything?
or am I incorrect?
“only 779 votes, the total number of votes cast - 71,700 - would indicate that it is unlikely a recount would change the outcome.”
These are provisional numbers, the official count may be closer- or further.
Though it may be an empty victory for the Dems, the national unions still show their power to remove local politicians who don’t bow to them.