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Politics : Electoral College 2000 - Ahead of the Curve
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To: Susan G who wrote (1754)11/11/2000 1:18:44 PM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (1) of 6710
 
Of course the Republicans are fighting the manual recount because they are afraid it will go against them, but here is the reason why: both parties will provide teams to examine the ballots and attempt to determine what the intention of the voter was. If the counting teams are unable to agree, then the canvassing board will decide. The canvassing board in Palm Beach county are Democrats.

You seem to think that the manual recount will be clear-cut, but in fact there is room for subjectivity, and where there is subjectivity, bias comes into play, especially where the stakes are so high. The ballots ought to be examined by disinterested parties, but where can we find those?

I think Gore would feel the same way if the shoe were on the other foot.
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