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2016 Postmortem

FBaggins

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10. I think the law is the problem in this case

Reply to Coyotl (Reply #9)

Tue Dec 6, 2016, 11:41 PM

Dec 2016

Just look at the ongoing recount in WI as an example. It isn't uncommon for one out of every four or five precincts to have a small correction (usually one or two votes). It can almost always be reconciled in a recount... but in MI it blocks the recount!

It's likely that the issue will be moot (though still fodder for conspiracy theories) soon... but that law needs to be corrected.

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Palmer Report update:Michigan recount:officials admit majority of Detroit precincts have incorrect [View all] Farmgirl1961 Dec 2016 OP

Yeah that rule sounds unconstitutional! Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #1

This isn't good as state law dictates that the affected precincts be disqualified NWCorona Dec 2016 #2

is Stein challenging this provision in federal court? JustinL Dec 2016 #3

I wonder if this is of help? The judge that ordered the recount could help maybe? KewlKat Dec 2016 #4

Will see! Should help! Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #7

If they can't certify the state, remove state Electoral College votes, readjust the EC total needed. TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #5

Because Detroit election leaders screwed up? yeoman6987 Dec 2016 #6

Wtf. You can't claim stupidity and sweep it under the rug. AgadorSparticus Dec 2016 #8

If a state cannot conduct an election properly, we have a Yuuuge problem. Coyotl Dec 2016 #9

I think the law is the problem in this case FBaggins Dec 2016 #10