To: Dave Gore who wrote (110731 ) 12/11/2000 3:11:10 PM From: Valley Girl Respond to Actually, I think their real problem, assuming they decide to allow the recounts to proceed, will not be what the standard should be, but what basis in law there is for setting one from the bench. Same problem the FL SC ducked.tonight at midnight (at least, that's what was quoted in the press). Also, for those who've asked about whether 12/12 is the "real" deadline or not, it is only if the existing slate of Bush electors is not invalidated by court action prior to midnight tonight. That's because they are immune to challenge in the US Congress if certified prior to that date. If the deadline passes and there is no slate remaining certified , then any new slate can be appointed prior to 12/18 and still be accepted by Congress, though they are now open to challenge in those bodies. There thus seem to be only the following outcomes possible:
