Her fee was something like half a million. Estimates are that this recount could be as high as $12 million. Taxpayers are getting screwed.
Her fee was $973,250
They’ve only recounted in 8 counties
So that million dollars should be close.
The fed judge said:
“...in the event that the recount is canceled for whatever reason, Stein’s filing fee will be made available to the extent necessary to cover all expenses. “
All-in-all the state will probably lose some what with everyone getting prepared, even the counties that didn’t recount.