Recount Revenge?

John Kerry has conceded Ohio and the presidency. Every credible democrat has agreed. And 99.9% of the population (unscientific poll, of course) are happy that there was no recount scenario as in Florida 2000. But, yet again, we learn that the remaining 0.1% of the population (unscientific poll, of course) is nostalgic for hanging chads and pregnant chads.

This afternoon, I spoke with Blair Bobier, the attorney/spokesman for David Cobb, the Green Party's 2004 candidate for President. Bobier confirms that the press release floating on the net is legitimate. The Green Party is combining forces with the Libertarian Party to seek a statewide election recount in Ohio...Unlike Florida in 2000, Ohio's recount rules are straightforward and specific. Once the Ohio vote is certified, which I'm told could happen as early as next week, the Green/Libertarian group will have five days to file a formal application for statewide recount. In addition, the group must then deposit $10 for every precinct to be recounted...Based on the number of precincts in Ohio, a statewide recount will cost the Green/Libertarian group about $110,000. However, the group expects to raise that money "rather easily" within the next few days...So, expect to see the formal recount kick-off in early December.

This comes from one of a few radical liberal websites who have taken up Keith Olbermann's charge to challenge Bush's win. Here's hoping if the recount happens, it gets no press coverage, and either way that it proves that our election process is secure and reliable.