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Friday, December 03, 2004

Democrats will pay for manual recount

The Washington State Democrats and the Gregoire campaign today announced they have the money to seek a statewide hand recount in the race for Governor. Secretary of State Sam Reed said he would order the second recount on Monday, with counties beginning the recount on Wednesday, December 8th.

Dino Rossi, the Republican candidate, was outraged that the Democrats were even considering the recount - despite the fact that Rossi only leads by 42 votes, Republicans are treating Rossi's slim lead as a victory and a mandate, with the lousy "he's won twice" argument.

The previous results do not matter. This recount is what will decide who will inaugurated as Governor of Washington State come January 12th, 2004.

The hand recount will be the most accurate count and the best indicator of who actually won the election. With only a 42 vote margin separating the election, this is the closest governor's race in state history, and the closest statewide race in Washington's history.

Permanent Defense continues to keep tabs with GregoireWatch.

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