This supposedly benefitted the Republicans.
We can’t tell what you actually mean until you tell us what “this” is. If by this, you mean the fold issue, then you are incorrect. Notice that the recount found lots of additional votes for the Republican candidate(s).
Which is why it was reported by AP
That doesn’t seem to be what the article is saying.
No it didn’t ! Stop spreading misinformation.
The democrat requested the recount. And she lost significant ground.
“This supposedly benefitted the Republicans.”
Which is why the AP is reporting it.