In WI, any candidate can initiate a statewide recount for any reason, regardless of margin. In MI/PA, process is much less straightforward.pic.twitter.com/upI2cNna6t
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In addition to submitting the petition, Stein must demonstrate that "a mistake or fraud has been committed." She has not yet done so.
I guess any candidate can make fantastical claims of "fraud" and use that as grounds for a recount. Would like to hear from WI experts.
Ironically, by making unsubstantiated claims of "fraud," Stein may open herself up to legal liability.
It could just be that you only need to "state" that fraud occurred, and that's sufficient. So you can "state" that space aliens rigged it.
So to be clear, in WI you only need to "state" that fraud occurred. In MI/PA, you need to "demonstrate" it -- at a granular (county) level.
WI granted the recount, per Administrator Michael Haas.
I noticed this too. A dangerous precedent. Anyone could run for president, get one vote, fundraise & demand a recount.
accept for they are doing the recount which is stupid unless cheating takes place now. http://elections.wi.gov/node/4436
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