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Originally Posted by 450slcguy
Actually, that was one contest where a recount would have been justified. 7,000+ votes out of a total of 2+ million cast is a pretty damn small margin. Considering that the balance of power in the Senate was at stake, I think he shouldn't have conceded so quickly.
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I would not have faulted Allen for demanding a recount. Candidates in close races owe a duty to their supporters to consider demanding a recount. Allen might have been privy to information indicating that a recount would be futile.