WA gov race: DNC won't pay for full recount [View All]

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Reed to certify Rossi as winner
Democrats struggle to find money for a costly hand recount

By CHRIS McGANN
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER CAPITOL CORRESPONDENT

OLYMPIA -- Republican Dino Rossi becomes Washington's governor-elect when Secretary of State Sam Reed certifies the election this morning, and the Democrats have until Friday to demand a costly hand recount -- which right now they don't have the money for.

With only 42 votes separating the candidates and claims of voting irregularities in some counties, Democrat Christine Gregoire vowed to do whatever it takes to make sure every one of the 2.8 million votes is counted a third time.

But as of yesterday, that's a promise she can't afford.

A demand for a statewide hand recount would cost at least $700,000 -- upfront.

... Brost said the Democratic National Committee has agreed to pitch in to pay for a second recount but will not pay for one that is statewide.

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