[MurryMom]

Under state law, if a second recount reverses the outcome of an election, the cost - in this case $730,000 - is then covered by the state. But the Democrats had raised almost $2 million from across the country to finance the effort, with help from Senator John Kerry and Howard Dean.

And in an election year that delivered Democrats so many bruising losses, the potential fall and rise of a Democrat in Washington would be a deliciously hard-won aberration.

Such an outcome would also be a personal victory for Mr. Berendt, the state party chairman.

For the last few weeks, he has begun each morning with hard-charging confrontations on a 6 a.m. talk radio show with Mr. Vance, the Republican chairman, whom he described as a "friend" before the election.

"It's time for Democrats somewhere to draw a line in the sand and say we are not going to let bully Republican tactics determine who our governor is or how an election is going to be determined," he said.

[AZhardliner]

Put this one in the STOLEN ELECTION category. "Every vote counts" means we will keep counting and manufacturing votes until we win. I hope the WA Republicans sue for a completely new election.

[mrsmith]

It does do one's heart good to see Democrats winning an election their traditional way!

"How To Stuff A Wild Ballot Box"
Starring A Net Funny Vote Final

[Coop]

Hey, look who's ba-a-a-a-ck!!!

How was your November, Ma?

Bwahahahahaaaaa!!!!!!

[sgtbono2002]

The Governor of a state runs the whole state Recount the whole state.

[FBD]

Hi MurryMom,

I haven't seen you around in a while!
PING to Mud,
Hey look who's guest hosting for the NY Slimes!

[MeekOneGOP]

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MurryMom:

And in an election year that delivered Democrats so many bruising losses, the potential fall and rise of a Democrat in Washington would be a deliciously hard-won aberration.

Such an outcome would also be a personal victory for Mr. Berendt, the state party chairman.

For the last few weeks, he has begun each morning with hard-charging confrontations on a 6 a.m. talk radio show with Mr. Vance, the Republican chairman, whom he described as a "friend" before the election.

"It's time for Democrats somewhere to draw a line in the sand and say we are not going to let bully Republican tactics determine who our governor is or how an election is going to be determined," he said.

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Translation: If we [Democrats] can get away with vote fraud, we will do it. If we can't, the Republicans are the big, bad bullies.

Or something like that.

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my Viking Kitty/ZOT ping list!. . .don't be shy.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Draw a line. I dare you. What a crock!

[MeekOneGOP]

Vote Recount for Washington
Governor Tips to Democrat

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MurryMom:

And in an election year that delivered Democrats so many bruising losses, the potential fall and rise of a Democrat in Washington would be a deliciously hard-won aberration.

Such an outcome would also be a personal victory for Mr. Berendt, the state party chairman.

For the last few weeks, he has begun each morning with hard-charging confrontations on a 6 a.m. talk radio show with Mr. Vance, the Republican chairman, whom he described as a "friend" before the election.

"It's time for Democrats somewhere to draw a line in the sand and say we are not going to let bully Republican tactics determine who our governor is or how an election is going to be determined," he said.

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Translation: If we [Democrats] can get away with vote fraud, we will do it. If we can't, the Republicans are the big, bad bullies.

Or something like that.

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my General Interest or Texas ping list!. . .don't be shy.

[proud_2_B_texasgal]

[weegee]

Media Schadenfreude and Media Shenanigans PING

"And in an election year that delivered Democrats so many bruising losses, the potential fall and rise of a Democrat in Washington would be a deliciously hard-won aberration." (SARAH KERSHAW - New York Times journalist)

[Centurion2000]

SEATTLE, Dec. 22 - After a bitter and protracted recount fight in the Washington governor's race, elections officials announced Wednesday that the Democratic candidate, Christine O. Gregoire, was leading her Republican opponent by 10 votes - a minuscule margin but a stunning reversal of the Nov. 2 election results.

NOW the dems will demand everyone to stop counting, demand election certification and declare victory

[SkyPilot]

But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith.

Galatians 3:22-24

[Saundra Duffy]

Unbelievable. Unbelievable.

[Republican Wildcat]

MurryMom! You're back! Hooray! It's been ages!

[jla]

Merry Christmas, MurryMom

[mhking]

Of course this is only if Democrats can print enough ballots to tip the scales.

And I'll bet money that they're trying to print enough in Ohio to try to pull the presidential election steal off, too.

[BJungNan]

700 newly discovered and erroneously disqualified ballots in heavily Democratic King County should now be considered.

Why is it that Republicans never seem to learn "Two can play at that game." Are there no heavily Republican counties in need of a recount. Certainly not all ballots in those counties were counted. Or is it only in Democratic counties where votes turn up after the election?

Seriously, what is wrong with the Republicans in Washington state? They should throw the whole thing into a scorched Earth recount.

[Xenalyte]

I have not seen you in forever! Hope you're having a great Christmas, and staying warm!