2016 Postmortem

Madam45for2923

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20. it seems everything happened in just a few days:

Sat Dec 3, 2016, 02:56 PM

Dec 2016

Nov 29th

Elections commission: Presidential recount to cost $3.5 million, expected to uphold Donald Trump win

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections-commission-presidential-recount-to-cost-million-expected-to-uphold/article_db4c720b-e3a6-52b3-93f5-799e08d3e998.html

Wisconsin election officials estimated Monday it would cost $3.5 million to recount every presidential vote, while expressing confidence it would uphold Republican Donald Trump’s surprise win in Wisconsin, which helped him become president-elect.

Nov 30th

Judge denies request for hand recount of Wisconsin's presidential election results

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/the-wisconsin-recount-is-officially-on-after-jill-stein-submits/article_527e4a4b-4840-579b-a56c-10ab0c4a334f.html

Recount could cost nearly $4M
The amount quoted to the Stein campaign was about $400,000 cheaper than the actual statewide cost estimate of $3.9 million. A spokesman for the Elections Commission said the estimate was based on a tabulation error of the 72 county estimates.

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Jill Stein needs more recount donations to overcome Wisconsins malicious price hike [View all] Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 OP

Time for some good governmental lawyers to intervene kacekwl Dec 2016 #1

It wasn't a rate hike. They forgot to add in the graft, kickbacks and skimming to party bosses. TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #2

apparently... sick assholes Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #67

Marta & I are in again Omaha Steve Dec 2016 #3

Done. K&R Qutzupalotl Dec 2016 #4

done, thanks for the flamingdem Dec 2016 #5

I've kicked in another $100 philosslayer Dec 2016 #6

Here is the Wisconsin Election Website-charging Stein $3.89 Million! KatyBR Dec 2016 #7

Why are they getting away with these flamingdem Dec 2016 #8

Because WI has a corrupt Governor and corrupt State government milestogo Dec 2016 #11

WI does not want to do the hand recount. So they keep saying a higher and higher cost for it UCmeNdc Dec 2016 #18

Wow! Thanks for the links and information. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #13

Yep, I donated more yesterday...if only the 64Mil that voted for HRC each donated a buck... iluvtennis Dec 2016 #24

Or we realize it's a waste of money mythology Dec 2016 #42

$6,889,147.75 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #9

Done, thanks for the link, Madam45. nT Mc Mike Dec 2016 #10

have donated twice--this recount won't solve all problems but spooky3 Dec 2016 #12

Agree iluvtennis Dec 2016 #25

$6,892,221.75 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #14

Except SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2016 #15

First 1.1 million then 3.5 million then it was upped to 3.9 million. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #17

Not disputing that it went up SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2016 #19

it seems everything happened in just a few days: Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #20

$6,894,504.75 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #16

$6,902,134.25 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #21

$6,931,039.00 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #22

$6,948,514.03 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #23

Will do it again tomorrow. I need to know that I did as much as i could AgadorSparticus Dec 2016 #26

$6,993,149.00 right now oldtime dfl_er Dec 2016 #27

Yet she just dropped her petition in PA BainsBane Dec 2016 #28

She went to the place and they were charging her an unexpected 1 million fee that was not Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #30

Palmer Report? oberliner Dec 2016 #29

$7,004,508.29 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #31

$7,007,872.29 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #32

Wisconsin recount results day 2 "Trump is up 2 votes". Keep those donations coming!!!!! frankieallen Dec 2016 #33

I am not embarrassed, but thanks for trying! Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #34

No. At this point it's really sad. mythology Dec 2016 #43

$7,016,033.29 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #35

Just curious, if Jill Stein doesn't spend all these millions on recounts, what happens to all frankieallen Dec 2016 #36

I am more concerned with election integrity! Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #37

I bet you are.....I won't say anymore, I think my fellow DUers can see what's happening here. frankieallen Dec 2016 #39

BTW, tell Ms Stein I said hello. frankieallen Dec 2016 #40

The fund is bound by the rules of the FEC womanofthehills Dec 2016 #46

what rule? gejohnston Dec 2016 #58

$7,017,858.29 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #38

$7,094,131.50 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #41

7,102,300+ triron Dec 2016 #44

$7,113,529.45 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #45

7,124000+ triron Dec 2016 #47

$7,137,922.43 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #48

$7,168,667.00 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #49

Keep it coming! More $$ needed...(trump has gained 39 votes so far.) jmg257 Dec 2016 #50

I don't trust Palmer jodymarie aimee Dec 2016 #51

I trust him and others do too. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #53

She had the money, gejohnston Dec 2016 #52

I am awesomely glad for the recount! Which is being a lot of work! Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #54

not against the principle of the recount, gejohnston Dec 2016 #56

Don't worry about us! We are making an informed decision. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #57

$7,174,987.48 RAISED Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #55

Why doesn't she pay Michigan back for all their costs then ? MichMan Dec 2016 #59

FAQ Page: Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #61

clickbait !! MichMan Dec 2016 #63

Am busy! Do your own research ! Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #64

I did, Stein is only paying fraction of what the taxpayers of Michigan are stuck paying. MichMan Dec 2016 #65

How much went to the two organizations she was sending people to? NCTraveler Dec 2016 #60

Jill Stein needs more recount donations to overcome Wisconsins malicious price hike Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #62

No, she needs to pay the actual cost in Michigan instead of sticking it to the taxpayers MichMan Dec 2016 #66

She should appeal to the court that this amounts to a shakedown and the state must pay for ancianita Dec 2016 #68