Sunday, May 08, 2005

Washington State GOP wins a key issue

As reported here, the State GOP won a key issue in the recent pre-trial hearing, keeping alive their law suit to overturn the November gubanatorial election results. But, Judge Bridges also allowed certain motions put forward by the Dems. The key thing here, though, is that Judge Bridges allowed the GOP to move forward with their proportional analysis method to determine how illegal votes could be subtracted from the totals, although the judge still isn't completely sold on the idea.

How does it work? Say there were 10 illegal votes in a particular precinct, and Gregoire won that precinct by 60%, with Rossi picking up the remaining 40%. Subtracting the illegal votes proportionally would mean that Gregoire would lose 6 votes, and Rossi 4, out of the total of 10 illegal votes. Since the vast majority of illegal votes cast came from King County, which Gregoire "won" handily, if this method is applied, Gregoire stands to lose the most, including the Governors seat.

The trial is set for May 23rd, 15 days from now. Whatever the outcome is, it will be appealed to the state supreme court.

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