“Bill Owens’ campaign was aware of how close this race would be and had pre-emptively ordered the votes impounded to prevent Doug Hoffman being sworn-in immediately if the preliminary results went Hoffman’s way.”
That’s how the Dims were playing the game before the voting.
One quote from the story:
"The New York State Board of Elections was unable to prevent this action, indicating that the House of Representatives is the sole arbiter of who may join their ranks."
I think this is constitutionaly correct for the senate but don't recall it being the same for the house. Insight anyone?