Absolutely correct. That is why in every state there are provisions for throwing out entire elections.
Now, instead of Thune's mealy-mouthed wimpery, he had said:
"Folks I am inclined to spare this state the turmoil and expense of another election at this time, and so I am not going to contest this election. However, I am going to spend every waking moment of the next two years cleaning up the corrupted and dishonest registrations in this state. I will not rest until every party and state official who comitted an illegal act in this election is brought to justice, and if proven guilty, subject to the full penalty provided by law. Furthermore, I promise my supporters that I shall lend full support to a national effort to do the same in every state."
You see, Jackbill, I know almost nothing of the facts in this state election, except that sources I trust tell me it was crooked. But I do know what Thune said about it. What I am telling you is that the man, instead of sending a message that would have made me proud of voting for him, sent a message of wimpery and accomodation to the enemy that encourages the bastards to further trample my rights as a voter.
Well said Franco...you have stated what all the armchair political stratagists on this thread have totally missed. The argument isn't about what may be right politically, but about what is RIGHT.