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Posted on 08/14/2010 8:23:03 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
The tight Republican primary in retiring Rep. Bart Stupak's northern Michigan district is finally decided. State Sen. Jason Allen, the second place finisher by 15 votes, decided not to ask for a recount Saturday night.
"Over the last few months we had a spirited campaign and I am truly humbled by the support I have received across the first Congressional district," Allen said in a news release. "This past week I have been speaking to Republican leaders across the state, my supporters and most importantly my family, to determine the best course of action. As a result of those conversations, I have decided not to pursue a recount."
Surgeon Dan Benishek declared victory in the race three times: when an unofficial count the day after the July 27 primary showed him one vote ahead of Allen; when an accelerated county certification process showed him 15 votes ahead on Thursday; and when the state board of canvassers certified the county results on Friday morning.
Following the state board's decision, Allen had until Sunday morning to decide whether he would ask for a recount. Allen, who is term-limited out of his state Senate seat, put his full weight behind Benishek.
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Excellent news in Michigan and if Benishek wins, I think he’d be an excellent Congerssman. Also, kudos to Allen for putting the national interest ahead of his own.
As a Michigander, SO happy to hear this!
“.....As a result of those conversations, I have decided not to pursue a recount.”
You will NEVER hear these words from a dem canidate.
Very well-stated, Clintonfatigued. Thanks for posting/commenting...and thanks to both men.
That was very unselfish...with a margin that close he would have been well within his right to do so. That should be remembered when it comes to future candidacies for that man.
It should also be remembered that he was the “republican” who introduced the bill that forced home care workers to unionize against their will.
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I agree. Allen was already toast as far as conservatives were concerned. I appreciate his bowing out, but think he realized that he would have torqued-off quite a number of rank-and-file Republicans with a recount battle. There is a slim (very,very) chance he could have won the recount, but the cost would have been enormous, with the general election itself at serious risk, because of the “McCain” effect.
whoo hooo! thanks for the ping!!!
Oh...yes, that should be remembered.
Wow. Good of him. Benishek can now focus on November.
I still wouldn’t back Allen in the future though.
“Also, kudos to Allen for putting the national interest ahead of his own.”
Well done.
Thanks for the ping!
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