(2006-11-09) — As the Associated Press declared Democrat Jim Webb had unseated Sen. George Allen, R-VA, Democrat National Committee Chairman Howard Dean sent a team of lawyers to the Commonwealth of Virginia to investigate irregularities in several precincts, claims of fraud and the disenfranchisement of some Republican voters.
“When it comes down to about 7,000 votes in such a large state, it’s a no brainer to assume there was corruption there,” said Mr. Dean. “We’re hearing that this is a replay of Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004. Even though our guy won, and it would give Democrats the majority in the Senate, we’re committed to making sure he won legally.”
Although few Republicans have raised questions about the legality of the election, Mr. Dean said “it’s the principle of the thing that matters.”
“We plan to tie this up in court as long as possible,” the DNC chairman said, “until every vote is counted, because we believe every Republican voter counts.”
26 responses so far ↓
1 RedPepper // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:32 pm
God save America.
2 Hawkeye // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:37 pm
If only it were so. Sigh…
3 gafisher // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:40 pm
If only it were funny . . .
4 J. Cougar Melancholy // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:46 pm
First troll to say…
YEEEEAAAARRGGHHH!!!
5 Hawkeye // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:49 pm
I’m sure there will be plenty of stories in the MSM about voter fraud, Democratic political corruption, voters who are dead, and voter intimidation.
I’m waiting… (crickets chirping)
6 Hawkeye // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:51 pm
Where’s Chad when you need him? I think he should be hung!
7 Darthmeister // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:54 pm
Hey, I thought we were tight with Dieboldâ„¢. Soros must have gotten to them.
8 seneuba // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:55 pm
Howard Dean: America’s Gasbag
9 Darthmeister // Nov 9, 2006 at 12:56 pm
You’ve heard of voodoo economics. Well the Donks have resurrected the concept of voodoo voters … pun intended.
We don’t need no steeeeenkin’ recounts! Let the Republicans eat cake!
10 seneuba // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:00 pm
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I feel like a Demo-Orcs have won the battle for Congress… But the battle for the White House is about to begin!
Is it just me or does Nancy Pelosi remind you of Shelob?
11 J. Cougar Melancholy // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:04 pm
Only because she spins a mean web of truth senuba.
12 Pedro // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:11 pm
Hey, what happened to the end of “politics of personal destruction”?
Have you no shame?
Once we (the democrats) get settled, we’re first coming after all the republicans. We’ll make you wear little pink elephant patches and send you to some godforsaken place in eastern washington. We’ll take out all the cripples first. Hank? Ms. Tightwink?
And, of course, we will do this with the assistance of our willing allies, the terrorists.
The countdown begins….
13 J. Cougar Melancholy // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:12 pm
Perhaps she can spin the Emperor some new clothes.
14 Pedro // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:13 pm
Cable news network MSNBC is reporting that Senator George Allen (R-VA) is set to concede his race for re-election at 3 pm EST.
The move would give Democrats, who gained a sizeable majority in the House of Representatives, control of the other chamber of Congress.
Challenger Jim Webb was announced the winner by the Associated Press yesterday.
Incumbent Republican Senator Conrad Burns is likely barred by Montana law from requesting a recount, he has yet to concede that race. If Burns somehow managed to retain his seat, the 50-50 Senate would result in Republican control after the Vice President’s tie-breaking vote.
15 seneuba // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:18 pm
But in the end we know where she’s gonna get it!
16 Scott Ott // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:27 pm
Dean Demands Recount As Dems Capture Senate…
by Scott Ott(2006-11-09) — As the Associated Press declared Democrat Jim Webb had unseated Sen. George Allen, R-VA, Democrat National Committee Chairman Howard Dean sent a team of lawyers to the Commonwealth of Virginia to investigate irregularities….
17 The Great Santini // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:27 pm
Q: How do you tell Pedro from his burro?
A: The burro’s the handsome one, and his braying is more intelligent than Pedro’s ill-willed rants.
18 nylecoj // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:45 pm
Eastern Washington is the least Godforsaken place I know.
19 Fred Sinclair // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:49 pm
Scott – Have you been into another pipefull of that whacky backey again? Must be some mighty fine stuff.
Dean neglectedto mention the priceless boon bestowed upon the Republicans on Nov. 7th, for now the Republicans in Congress will have to cease trying to “out Democrat” the Democrats and work at relearning what it means to be a Republican. Two years from now as they regain the majority it will be because they have done their homework and boned up on what is now the hottest, fastest selling book in Washington DC- “Republicanism for idiots”. In their complacency they had forgotten that Conservatism always wins in America (at least 9 out of 10 times) but we were as much at fault as they, insofar as we allowed them to forget!
Fred Sinclair, Heirborn Ranger
20 nylecoj // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:55 pm
I tried to make a comment about Eastern Washington being not Godforsaken but someone ate it. Pedro must be from the Dark er West side of the state.
21 nylecoj // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:56 pm
Of course! now it shows up
22 La Shawn Barber's Corner // Nov 9, 2006 at 1:56 pm
Republicans Rebuked; Democrats Directionless…
Let’s speak plainly. Republicans got their bleep kicked Tuesday night.
It was ugly. As I sat in a downtown D.C. coffeehouse on a cramped couch surrounded by bloggers blogging, I knew there’d be little good news for Republicans when the s…
23 An Experiment in Scotch » Scrappleface Exellence // Nov 9, 2006 at 3:11 pm
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24 American Republic Online » Blog Archive » Dean Wants a Recount // Nov 9, 2006 at 6:37 pm
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25 Pros and Cons » The Democrat Dilemma … // Nov 9, 2006 at 7:10 pm
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26 HOWARD DEAN demands a recount at Addison Road // Nov 9, 2006 at 8:12 pm
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