Posted on 11/04/2010 8:18:08 AM PDT by Arec Barrwin
Buerkle edges ahead in 25th District Congressional race
Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - With the recent update of election results from Wayne County, it appears Republican Ann Marie Buerkle has edged ahead of Democrat Dan Maffei in the race for the 25th District Congressional Seat.
Prior to the release of Wayne County's preliminary results, Maffei had led Buerkle by about 3,000 votes. Now, Buerkle leads by less than 700 votes with roughly 6,000 absentee ballots remaining to be counted.
Maffei spoke to his supporters on election night, saying he was confident that he would be elected. "I'm absolutely sure that when all the votes are counted, I will be your next congressman," he said.
Buerkle, however, did not make any public comment until Wednesday. When she spoke, she did not take any on-camera questions but did say the race is far from over and she won't give up until every vote is counted. "The reason its far from over is that votes are still being counted," Buerkle said. "Until each and every one is counted, this race continues on."
Buerkle also thanked her volunteers and voters, much as Maffei did during his election night address.
If Buerkle wins, she could contribute to the Republican takeover of the House of Representatives.
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The problem with absentee ballots is: No way to know if your vote got counted or tossed in the garbage.
The only way Maffei can be "absolutely sure" that he won is if he cheated. Is that not so? How can you be absolutely sure if votes are still being counted, unless you have foreknowledge?
No sh*t. They truly are a worthless bunch, aren't they?
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