Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Pathwalker

(6,596 posts)
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 01:20 PM Dec 2016

Michigan recount on hold as Trump team prepares objection

The Recount in Michigan is on hold for now as the Trump team prepares to object to the recount. This is breaking local news here:

http://wlns.com/2016/12/01/an-expected-objection-filed-by-president-elect-trump-halts-state-wide-presidential-recount/

MASON – Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum has been working to prepare for a state-wide presidential recall that was officially filed by Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein on November 30th. Byrum said she planned to begin the recount process as one of the first two counties in the state on Friday, December 2nd.

However, Byrum now says the starting date of Ingham County’s recount process will be placed on hold for at least a few more days due to an expected objection being filed by representatives of the campaign for President-Elect Donald Trump.

“While the opportunity to file an objection is part of the recount process, it is frustrating none-the-less,” Byrum said. “We have dozens of workers who were prepared to assist with the recount in Ingham County starting tomorrow, but due to the objection, they have been put on hold, until we may begin the recount process.”

According to Byrum, Ingham County will remain one of the first two counties in Michigan to conduct its recount and she said she predicts the process may now begin either on December 6th or 7th. She said that those who have committed to serving as recount workers will be contacted via email.
Edited to add: More at link.


Not surprising, since Michigan law requires all ballots to be hand counted, which would reveal ANY shenanigans.

19 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Michigan recount on hold as Trump team prepares objection (Original Post) Pathwalker Dec 2016 OP
Pig repugs trying to run out the clock. R NT Mc Mike Dec 2016 #1
I think there is supposed to be a decision tomorrow womanofthehills Dec 2016 #14
I heard today from my PA county elections office that our recount is pending due to court action. Mc Mike Dec 2016 #18
Because of this? JSup Dec 2016 #2
Wouldn't surprise me a bit. In, fact, I'll be shocked if the totals Pathwalker Dec 2016 #4
Yup... Farmgirl1961 Dec 2016 #3
No changes so far Tiggeroshii Dec 2016 #8
Where is Ingham county? nt Cracklin Charlie Dec 2016 #5
Middle of the lower penninsula, where Lansing, the Capitol City is Pathwalker Dec 2016 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author blackdove78 Dec 2016 #7
Anyone know what the basis of a Trump team objection is? n/t iluvtennis Dec 2016 #9
We don't want to lose? Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2016 #10
HAHA! grossproffit Dec 2016 #16
COPY OF OBJECTION FILED BY TRUMP TEAM: Pathwalker Dec 2016 #11
Hillary needs to step up and file for recount in PA womanofthehills Dec 2016 #12
All states where Stein has files. triron Dec 2016 #13
Why would Trump try to halt recount when he is loudly claiming voter fraud? elias7 Dec 2016 #15
That's a goood question, isn't it? Pathwalker Dec 2016 #17
Excellent observation, thanks, e7. nt. Mc Mike Dec 2016 #19

Response to Cracklin Charlie (Reply #5)

Pathwalker

(6,596 posts)
11. COPY OF OBJECTION FILED BY TRUMP TEAM:
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 06:20 PM
Dec 2016
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Objection_to_Recount_Petition_544089_7.pdf


Too long to copy and paste here, but it says Stein has no standing, did not receive enough votes, etc.

ive days for decision to come down, per article at wlns.com

Pathwalker

(6,596 posts)
17. That's a goood question, isn't it?
Fri Dec 2, 2016, 12:40 AM
Dec 2016

If I make it to the public hearing tomorrow, I'll try to find out.

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»Michigan recount on hold ...