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In reply to the discussion: The Democratic Party Needs to Demand a Recount [View all]SnoopDog
(2,469 posts)52. So, just roll over? Republicans never cheat? Never gerrymander?
The repubs had 4 years to figure out how to steal the election. Recounts ARE allowed. Period. At least the Dem Party leadership could show that they are trying
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Most states require that proof of fraud or a mistake large enough to swing the race be provided.
TwilightZone
Nov 10
#2
So far Harris got more votes than Biden did in Wisconsin, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina
Galraedia
Nov 11
#130
One line of code to replace Harris with Trump and why so many down ballot split tickets? n/t
MartyTheGreek
Nov 10
#15
Heck, my state instituted a requirement to hand count ballots (pieces of paper, not tabulate vote) and
Silent Type
Nov 10
#28
They sure did. Most all red states enacted or doubled down on some form of voter suppression, purges, or...
Karasu
Nov 10
#32
The difference is that Trump's claims were investigated and presented to courts and
spooky3
Nov 10
#83
If indeed the software tabulation had been instructed to give every third D vote to R, then she would be down by many
fierywoman
Nov 10
#50
I hear Sidney Powell is available for hire, maybe she can spearhead the effort?
tritsofme
Nov 10
#37
Because there is no reason to stoke the fires of dumb Trump-style conspiracy theories?
tritsofme
Nov 10
#47
Losing without acting like crybaby toddlers, as Trump and crowd perfected four years ago, is not "rolling over"
tritsofme
Nov 10
#53
Not even the same thing as Republicans claimed there was fraud despite multiple recounts proving their wasn't
Galraedia
Nov 10
#54
Would multiple recounts satisfy people who are determined to believe a conspiracy theory? My guess is probably not.
tritsofme
Nov 10
#70
So why do you think the Harris campaign or DNC isn't doing this? Because they are dumb?
tritsofme
Nov 10
#77
I mean...the election is over. People can certainly choose to live in a fantasyland as Trump and his cult did
tritsofme
Nov 10
#85
Well, people here donated money to Jill Stein in 2016 to finance her recount, so maybe that is an avenue.
MichMan
Nov 10
#79
Please consider a separate OP on this ... this is the most glaring anomaly I have yet heard of. nt
eppur_se_muova
Nov 11
#125
Why did Texas, Florida and (I think) Missouri refuse to allow federal election observers oversee
fierywoman
Nov 10
#51
I agree. Trump made too much noise about a "rigged" election to leave this alone.
lees1975
Nov 10
#62
This thread hurts the effort to rebuild trust in American elections that was so damaged by Trump, et. al.
LAS14
Nov 10
#65
If the DNC or Harris was convinced the election was rigged don't most people here think they would mention it?
Fish700
Nov 11
#101
A recount is only held in close races or when there is clear evidence of fraud or irregularities.
Martin68
Nov 11
#118
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil in the world is that good men do nothing"
Mr.Bee
Nov 11
#119
Recount where of which race? OPost meaningless: image NOT found. Clear your cache if you don't believe me. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 11
#120