It
now appears likely that final, unofficial results from the Democratic gubernatorial race will be available by the
weekend. And at this point, Peter Shumlin's small lead over Doug Racine is
holding up.
Will
the recount in the Democratic gubernatorial primary help or hurt the Democrats'
chances of winning the governor's office in November? The question is drawing mixed reaction.
Court officials made final
preparations today for next week's recount of the Democratic
gubernatorial primary race. Claire Mee, the
clerk of the Washington Superior Court, and Judge Geoffrey Crawford, who is
presiding over the case, discuss the plans.
Some have called the Democratic gubernatorial recount the party's worst nightmare, while others say it could bring unity to the Democrats. News analyst Chris Graff discusses what effect the recount will have on the race in November.
The
election of Peter Shumlin as the Democratic candidate for Governor has been
formally certified by the State's Election Canvassing Committee. Now the process for a formal recount can
begin.