[Mygirlsmom]

I read somewhere that if he finds at least half of the difference between the runoff vote totals, he can petition for the results to be thrown out.

At this point, I fear the damage has been done even if McDaniel succeeds in his challenge. Anything short of Thad stepping down with a full apology and endorsements (plus money) from the Senatorial Committee and the RNC will probably result in this seat (and maybe Mitch's) going Democrat.

In reality, the GOP-e would likely just end up supporting the Dem in the general, and the bad blood will spread nationwide.

[Girlene]

Thanks for the info.

I could see the GOP-e not endorsing or giving money (and that’s bad enough), but supporting the democrat?.....we would have another new low.

[zeugma]

I read somewhere that if he finds at least half of the difference between the runoff vote totals, he can petition for the results to be thrown out.

I'd be interested in seeing the actual law regarding this. So far, I've seen no mechanism to challenge this.