[apillar]

They were talking about this of Fox today, it's my understanding that recounts aren't automatic even if a candidate can pay for them (they have to demonstrate there may be irregularities that could change the outcome). So Stein she can petition for a recount but the board of elections is still free to refuse (then Stein could go to court and try to force the matter but that would take time). However, the entire point is moot anyway as a voluntary recount still won't delay the certification of the original numbers. So if under some bizarre scenario the recount found there were enough votes to change who won, the new totals wouldn't automatically be accepted. Someone would have to go to court and try to have the original totals decertified. Of course the obvious problem with all this is time, assuming the recount is even approved it will take several weeks to complete. The electoral college meets on December 19th, and once they vote, its over, no matter what the state does, the original slate of electors votes would still be valid and couldn't be changed.

[b4me]

No, They will do the speedy recount done in 2 days. Similar to Comey took longer first time he looked into Hillary email issue, then second time was like speedy gonzalez.

I do hope Trump’s folks are fully aware and fighting this.

[JimSEA]

Yes!! Legally it’s over. Regardless.

[dsm69]

If the recount is authorized by elections officials in WI and/or MI, or the courts in either state orders it, it would be just a machine recount and be done in 1-2 days. Hope the election officials reject her request.

[dp0622]

That is why this is so silly. Well, one of the reasons.