Kerry gives unused funds towards Washington recount

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http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/4263855p-4057349c.html

Kerry gives unused funds for state recount

Associated Press
Last updated: December 2nd, 2004 12:01 AM (PST)


OLYMPIA, Wash. -- John Kerry has wired $250,000 in unspent campaign funds to help Democrats pay for a second recount in the election for Washington state governor, party officials say.

The donation Wednesday about doubled the available funds but the party still has no more than half the $1 million or more required to pay for a hand recount of all 2.9 million ballots, chairman Paul Berendt said.

“John Kerry really came to our rescue,” Berendt said, “but our ability to pay for a statewide recount is still subject to money which is not in...

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[crispini]

1. YEAH!

Go KERRY!

Me likey.

[ReneB]

2. thats good :) n/t

[eleny]

3. This is the best news I've read today

Thanks so much for posting!

[mostly_lurking]

4. Link? n/t

[bmoney07]

5. I'm getting chills

all of this news is starting to mean something!!!

[mirandapriestly]

6. Hooray!

that is wonderful news! Rossi is a sleaze bag, I hope the recount goes for Gregoire

[Matariki]

11. why is Rossi a sleaze bag?

I think i'm lacking information. I live in Washington state, voted for Gregoire and am very, very happy about Kerry giving money towards the recount. I think it stinks that so much money is needed for a recount in such a historically close race.

But, my impression of Rossi was that he is pretty moderate. I've heard him interviewed during the election and he didn't seem unreasonable or give me the creeps like most republicans. Can you tell me specifics that make you call him a sleaze bag. I'm not challenging your statement, I'm trying to educate myself.

Thanks.

[Diane R]

15. He named his dog....

Dubya. :crazy:

Really.

I live in Washington State, too. Rossi will be our own little gwb. This race is huge, and we really need to support Gregoire and cross our fingers.

[ClassWarrior]

18. ~psssttt...~ Whether he seems moderate or not...

...they're ALL Radical Rightwingers.

NGU.

[JoMama49]

23. It DOES stink

Yes, it really does stink that such a close recount is not automatic! If Gregoire wins, I think she should sue to get her $ back!!
JoMama.

[pgh_dem]

28. getting her (or our...) money back

I'm pretty sure that if the election is overturned, the challenging candidate is entitled to a refund of the costs incurred.

[Helga Scow Stern]

25. Even if he isn't one yet, Rove'll make him one...

he uses Republican governors and states' rights to do his bidding.

[intelle]

7. More excellent news!

I wonder if he'll wire more if they are still short at deadline. I think he might!
:toast:

[jean]

10. I wonder how much major litigation will cost in Ohio - Kerry could need

huge amounts of money to sustain our Ohio effort

[xultar]

8. I was lambasted for saying that Kerry should do this by DUers...

well he did.

[sabra]

9. It aint over... n/t

[momzno1]

12. I also replied to DNC plea for money

by saying that Kerry should give money to the WA recount effort. So I am VERY pleased that this happened

[seito]

13. I think we are starting to see the real John Kerry

Now it is time for the DNC to step up.

[hippiegranny]

14. maybe Big Eddie can shut up now

He just loves to crow about ALL THAT MONEY Kerry held onto.

[montanacowboy]

16. SO WHY DOESN'[T KERRY PAY FOR ALL OF IT?

Jeesuz, he has 50 million dollars - why can't they give $1 million to Washington State?

I don't see how the Party in Washington can come up with the other half million and they need to do it by tomorrow night...

If they go recount in only certain counties they will lose, they need a total state recount

[glitch]

21. Agreed - this is the perfect opportunity to prove skimming and padding.

Someone needs to fully test these machines with a hand count comparison now, they should pay for it all (and include the Pres race while they're at it).

[saracat]

29. He doesn't have $50 million. He only had 17 left. He had given the rest to

the DNC. And now there was such a fuss made about the retention of money he is giving another 13 million to the DNC. The DNC should fund the Wa state recount. They have all the money and are using this as an excuse to raise more!

[Kelvin Mace]

17. Hooray!

David Allen
www.thoughtcrimes.org

[Wordie]

19. Great news! Thank you for posting this! eom

[barbaraann]

20. Theresa could help out.

n/t

[saracat]

30. Why should she after how the DNC is treating them, dissing John through

their spokespeople? He already gave them 23 million and now is giving them another 17 million. The DNC should put up the money.All of it.

[shakerbaker]

22. Neocons have been on a heartless rampage

against Berendt since he broke into tears on camera over the situation. They have been making foder of him in much of the media.
These people are so hateful. What happened to America's heart?

I donated $50 myself..going broke....

Good for Kerry!

[glitch]

24. You and me both.

I really like Berendt. Any man who breaks into tears over the death of democracy in America is ok by me.

[KatieB]

26. I donated $50 too

We should post a call for donations to the State party.

[shakerbaker]

27. Please Help save

democracy in Washington State and America. They need to raise $750,000 by 5pm pst. Go Here-

http://www.wa-democrats.org/site/index.php