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Sat Nov-08-08 12:10 PM
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Who is paying for the recount? |
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When first appeared in his news conference, Norm "chastised" Franken for wasting tax money for a recount. Yet, yesterday on one of the local news channels, there were reports about both campaigns soliciting donations to help with the recount.
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Eric J in MN
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Sat Nov-08-08 12:24 PM
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1. The taxpayers will pay the election officials. However, |
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...both sides need to pay attorneys and other staff to watch the recount, and object if they think election officials are judging a ballot incorrectly.
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Sat Nov-08-08 12:42 PM
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Isn't the recounted mandated by law? So, why is Norm chastising Al for something the state has to do anyway?
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Sat Nov-08-08 12:46 PM
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3. The recount is automatic unless Franken calls them off, IIUC. Coleman wants him to call them off. |
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JUST LIKE HE WOULD if the situation were reversed. :sarcasm:
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Sat Nov-08-08 12:50 PM
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I did not know that. Normie The Teeth is despicable.
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Sat Nov-08-08 03:56 PM
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5. It is mandated but the losing candidate can decline it |
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Also, the losing candidate must pay for the initial recount, which includes three precincts. If that result yields at least a 1/2% discrepancy, the recount widens to include more precincts and if that shows at least a 1/2% discrepancy as well there is a full statewide recount of the race. The state pays for the second round and the full recount. The cost is 3 cents per ballot, which will total about $87,000.
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