When Bush Lost WI in 2000, Walker & Rest of GOP Supported Statewide Recount

[eowyn_of_rohan]

Now, ten years later the Wisconsin Republicans call a recount in Kloppenburg's case "frivolous" and a "waste."

In 2000, George W. Bush lost Wisconsin to Al Gore by about a 6K vote margin-- a similar margin that we're talking about in the 2010 Kloppenburg v Prosser race. Ultimately, the Bush campaign opted out of challenging Wisconsin, because it wouldn't have made a difference if they lost Florida. (*also it was probably hacked here in 2000 given that spread. Gov Tommy Thompson promised to deliver Wisconsin to Bush. He didn't quite make it)

However, its important to note that Wisconsin Republicans were unanimously in support of a (recount) in Wisconsin:

"Yes, I do." -Tommy Thompson, 11/17/2000 when asked if Bush should request a recount.

"With or without voter fraud, there's a slim enough margin that a recount could result in a change in the final margin." -Scott Walker, 11/12/2000

"This is the narrowest election in state history, and there's a chance that mistakes were made." -Tony Jewell, 11/14/2000 Gov. Tommy Thompson Spokesman

"I hope we seriously consider a recount in Wisconsin, even if it doesn't change the outcome." -Speaker of the Assembly, Scott Jensen, 11/21/2000

"We believe very seriously that the integrity of our election process is at stake." - Wisconsin GOP Chair, Richard Graber" 11/10/2000

http://uppitywis.org/blogarticle/when-bush-lost-wi-similar-margin-jklos-loss-walker-rest-gop-supp

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[bluestateguy]

1. I think Kloppenberg should allow Prosser to have a recount

I congratulate her on her win, but let's make sure all the votes are counted.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

2. Statewide Manual Recount -Rally today at 12:30pm Capitol