Federal Judge ends Michigan recount

[Charlespg]

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/federal-judge-weighs-end-michigan-recount-44027308


 

             

        U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith agreed with Republicans who argued that the three-day recount must end a day after the state appeals court dealt a blow to the effort. The court said Stein, who finished fourth in Michigan on Nov. 8, didn't have a chance of winning even after a recount and therefore isn't an "aggrieved" candidate.

"Because there is no basis for this court to ignore the Michigan court's ruling and make an independent judgment regarding what the Michigan Legislature intended by the term 'aggrieved,' plaintiffs have not shown an entitlement to a recount," Goldsmith said.     

 

[Mr Mannn]

and the DUmmies shat bricks.

this is the BEST election EVER! 

[Gamle-ged]

And also...

"...rejected Stein’s additional argument that there is a constitutional right to demand an election recount without an extremely tight margin or substantial evidence of election tampering or fraud.
'There is no case law recognizing an independent federal right to a recount that either this Court or the parties have come across, in the absence of actual deprivation of voting rights,' Goldsmith wrote."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/federal-judge-halts-jill-stein-michigan-recount_us_5848b0aee4b0d0aa037f3537

[HAPPY2BME]

and the DUmmies shat bricks.

this is the BEST election EVER! 

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If I'm dreaming don't wake me up.

[Gamle-ged]

Fishing Expedition

Also known as a "fishing trip." Using the courts to find out information beyond the fair scope of the lawsuit. The loose, vague, unfocused questioning of a witness or the overly broad use of the discovery process. Discovery sought on general, loose, and vague allegations, or on suspicion, surmise, or vague guesses. The scope of discovery may be restricted by protective orders as provided for by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008