Why don't Republicans rant and rave over the vote count like Dem's did?

Answer 1

Repect... Christians values... Just shows what some people really are.

Answer 2

First, because the democrats cried foul over an issue of racial disenfranchisement in Florida where there was clear cut proof that thousands of minority voters were denied the right to vote. Second, because the presidential race was too close to call and, if you read federal laws, there are rules set about recounts. The best example this year is Montana where if the difference is .5% or greater and a recount is called for the candidate has to pay the expense. If it is .25% or less the state and counties pay for the recount. In most cases, the winning margin was statistically significant and so a recount does not make any sense. Why recount when you lost by over 10% points (heck even 5%)?

It is not about integrity or class because the republicans (and yes democrats too!) have shown many politicians have no class. (See issues of sex with boys, taking illegal funds from lobbyists, Abrahmoff (however that felons name is spelled), inappropriate international actions by the current president....we can go on and on about the negatives of both sides.

The point is, elections are number games and with over 14000 lawyers watching this election on retainers to fight anything deemed fightable, you must assume that the number crunchers for both sides have figured there is no point in recounts. Notice you do not have any democrats crying foul this time (yet) regardless of whether they won or not.

You people are so stuck on your stupid republicans are great ideology, you have become blinded to what is going on in America

(go ahead give me thumbs down......doesn't bother me!)

Answer 3

The peaceful exchange of power is to be respected. George Washington taught us that.

The bottom line is the Dems have won the house (still waiting on the senate) back and that must be respected. We shall see what the Dems will bring to the table over the next couple years and judge from there. I personally don't expect much, but the people who cared to vote have spoken and asked that these people be given the chance to legislate.

Now we watch and then we debate... I still love being an American (and a Republican too...)

Answer 4

That's not true. PA Republicans on behalf of Santorum filed a challenge yesterday about 1 pm! Turned out he lost so badly, it didn't matter. And, in VA, there is no doubt that George Allen, R, will ask for a recount. In Montana, there's bound to be a recount as well(the Republican currently behind by 1000 votes) Which is common in close elections. C'mon.

Answer 5

Because this wasn't a smelly election like 2000 and 2004.

Answer 6

They don't want to draw attention to the vote. Votes are part of reality, they'd rather believe they won, just like they believe we're winning the Iraq war in spite of all the evidence to the contrary.

Answer 7

Because the republicans are wallowing in self-pity.

In shock....that they couldn't hold the fort, they are upset that the american people are wisening up!

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.......well, we have shown that we are not all insane! GO DEMS!

Answer 8

Well, I don't see the Republicans calling the voting
machines "racist" or calling for recount after recount,
or complaining the absentee ballots weren't counted
properly, or accusing Democrats of violations and all
the ideas Democrats thought up after the last election
when they lost. Guess they didn't think anything was
wrong with the machines since the figures were on
their side. Enough said.

Answer 9

Shep Smith was ranting and raving over the influx of lawyers that will swarm Virginia in the next few weeks to make sure the dirty liberals don't walk away with a stolen victory. So basically, they are ranting and raving. I don't see anyone conceding.

Answer 10

I don't think the Republicans really want anyone looking too closely at the voting tally. They probably cheated their butts off, but it wasn't enough to save them this time.

Answer 11

Your way off base here. Conrad Burns, Montana and George Allen, Virginia have been defeated but they are not conceding. Actions speak volumes! Their ignorance and silent defiance is only going to tie up the USA political process and prolong the inevitable. They need to concede and finish out their term with some class.