‘Absolute lawlessness’: GOP blasts Pa. Dems’ recount effort in Casey Senate loss
The ongoing battle over the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania has escalated as the Republican Party criticizes the Democrats for their refusal to concede and their costly recount efforts. The race between Republican candidate David McCormick and Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey has been a contentious one, with McCormick declared the winner by a narrow margin.
The recount, which was triggered by the slim margin of victory, has been met with criticism from the Republican Party, who argue that Casey lacks a viable path to victory. Despite the results being deemed decisive, Casey has chosen to move forward with the recount, much to the dismay of Republicans.
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt announced that the recount began on Monday and will continue through Nov. 26. However, Republicans have raised concerns about the cost of the recount, which is expected to exceed $1 million and be a burden on taxpayers.
The Republican Party has also filed lawsuits in an attempt to prevent the counting of mail-in ballots with incorrect or missing dates in key counties across the state. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley accused Democrats of trying to “steal” the Senate seat through illegal means and vowed to fight to ensure McCormick’s victory is certified.
The results of the recount are scheduled to be announced on Nov. 27, with both parties anxiously awaiting the outcome. This ongoing saga underscores the importance of election integrity and the need for transparency in the electoral process.
Breanne Deppisch, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is closely following the developments in this closely watched race and will continue to provide updates as the situation unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on this hotly contested Senate race in Pennsylvania.
