Bevin throws a toddler tantrum and wants a do-over

[World politics is up Schmitt creek]

This doesn't have legs in the real world, right?

Probably not, but the Kentucky media isn't exactly the real world.

I meant in terms of being a potential means to actually install Bevin for a second term against the will of the voters, not in terms of being a rationale to question Beshear's legitimacy for the next four years. Obviously the latter was always going to happen no matter what, even if Beshear won by a Laura Kelly-type margin.

[Bandit3 the Worker]

I meant in terms of being a potential means to actually install Bevin for a second term against the will of the voters, not in terms of being a rationale to question Beshear's legitimacy for the next four years.

Probably not. But I think there was some minor county election in Kentucky once about 15 years ago where the Republicans overturned it over fake allegations of fraud.

[World politics is up Schmitt creek]

Well, one thing's for sure: 2019 is the year when simply refusing to step down after losing reelection has started to become part of the standard right-wing playbook. Here's hoping it doesn't start paying off for them.

[DrScholl]

It will be interesting to see how Kentuckians react if the legislature overturns the election results. I can't imagine that a majority of the state would approve of this regardless of who they voted for. Only the fringe would approve of such insanity.

[ibagli]

I don't see how this would possibly comport with one person, one vote, but who knows what a Federalist Society drone would do.

[Continential]

Because Beshear is a secret member of MS-13 and Libertarians love Bevin. /s

[Person Man]

This is Third World dictator level sh**t.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/beshear-vs-bevin-kentucky-governors-race-could-be-decided-by-state-legislature/ar-AAJXgkI?li=BBnb7Kz

What a dirty dick.

[Arkansas Yankee]

Lol this is perfect. Bevin throwing a tantrum.

Seriously though, the modern GOP barely cares for our Republic.

Go sit on a tack.

[Arkansas Yankee]

He has a right certainly to recanvass.  That just verifies precinct and county tables.

He has a right to a recount if he pays what is required.

Beyond that he has to make a real case based on real facts.

Getting tired of all the lefties complainTS.

I was a Rubio man.  Morning Joe and Hillary helped create Trump.  So all of us have to suffer.

But I will suffer less, as I supported Trump over Hillary.  AS A RESIDENT OF ARKANSAS TILL THIS YEAR, I COULD NEVER SUPPORT HILLARY. 

I HAVE MOVED TO TENNESSEE.  I WILL HAVE TO GHANGE MY MONIKER.

[Nyvin]

He has a right certainly to recanvass.  That just verifies precinct and county tables.

He has a right to a recount if he pays what is required.

Beyond that he has to make a real case based on real facts.

Getting tired of all the lefties complainTS.

I was a Rubio man.  Morning Joe and Hillary helped create Trump.  So all of us have to suffer.

But I will suffer less, as I supported Trump over Hillary.  AS A RESIDENT OF ARKANSAS TILL THIS YEAR, I COULD NEVER SUPPORT HILLARY. 

I HAVE MOVED TO TENNESSEE.  I WILL HAVE TO GHANGE MY MONIKER.

For a recount, it's not just him paying for it, he has to convince a judge of irregularities in the election and the judge gives a court order for a recount based on the evidence provided.

[Arkansas Yankee]

He has a right certainly to recanvass.  That just verifies precinct and county tables.

He has a right to a recount if he pays what is required.

Beyond that he has to make a real case based on real facts.

Getting tired of all the lefties complainTS.

I was a Rubio man.  Morning Joe and Hillary helped create Trump.  So all of us have to suffer.

But I will suffer less, as I supported Trump over Hillary.  AS A RESIDENT OF ARKANSAS TILL THIS YEAR, I COULD NEVER SUPPORT HILLARY. 

I HAVE MOVED TO TENNESSEE.  I WILL HAVE TO GHANGE MY MONIKER.

For a recount, it's not just him paying for it, he has to convince a judge of irregularities in the election and the judge gives a court order for a recount based on the evidence provided.

He has to do whatever the laws require. 

Again after the Minnesota and Washington recounts, and possibly one in Colorado, were Democrats found ballots in car trunks, please do not complain about Republicans seeking recounts.

[BP🌹]

The only solution is for Democrats to stop being spineless and do the same things that Republicans do.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Bevin didnt win due to turnout exceeding 40%; whereas, in 2015, it was only 30%. Beshear still only won by 5K.

[Penn_Quaker_Girl]

He has a right certainly to recanvass.  That just verifies precinct and county tables.

He has a right to a recount if he pays what is required.

Beyond that he has to make a real case based on real facts.

Getting tired of all the lefties complainTS.

I was a Rubio man.  Morning Joe and Hillary helped create Trump.  So all of us have to suffer.

But I will suffer less, as I supported Trump over Hillary.  AS A RESIDENT OF ARKANSAS TILL THIS YEAR, I COULD NEVER SUPPORT HILLARY.  

I HAVE MOVED TO TENNESSEE.  I WILL HAVE TO GHANGE MY MONIKER.

For a recount, it's not just him paying for it, he has to convince a judge of irregularities in the election and the judge gives a court order for a recount based on the evidence provided.

He has to do whatever the laws require.  

Again after the Minnesota and Washington recounts, and possibly one in Colorado, were Democrats found ballots in car trunks, please do not complain about Republicans seeking recounts.

I have no issue with asking for a recount as long as all of the rules are being followed.  But this whole "state legislature can have the final say" is ridiculous.

[DINGO Joe]

The Kentucky Libertarian Party put out a release thanking their candidates. laying out why they ran a candidate against Bevin and concluded by telling Bevin supporters that their tears are delicious

https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Libertarian-Party-happy-to-cause-delicious-tears-from-Bevin-supporters-564541541.html

[Frodo]

When I first saw this the (cropped) title of this thread, I thought Gov. Bevin (out of frustration of having lost re-election) threw someone's toddler somewhere, and I was wondering why anyone would hand their toddlers to him in the first place...  

[Sir Mohamed]

The Kentucky Libertarian Party put out a release thanking their candidates. laying out why they ran a candidate against Bevin and concluded by telling Bevin supporters that their tears are delicious

https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Libertarian-Party-happy-to-cause-delicious-tears-from-Bevin-supporters-564541541.html

This crap seems to be a new patern in GOP talkingpoints. Reminds me of the clown who ran in PA last year, arguing a 47-28% poll meant 53% are opposed to Bob Casey.

[GeorgiaModerate]

The Kentucky Libertarian Party put out a release thanking their candidates. laying out why they ran a candidate against Bevin and concluded by telling Bevin supporters that their tears are delicious

https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Libertarian-Party-happy-to-cause-delicious-tears-from-Bevin-supporters-564541541.html

This crap seems to be a new patern in GOP talkingpoints. Reminds me of the clown who ran in PA last year, arguing a 47-28% poll meant 53% are opposed to Bob Casey.

It's the reverse of the old saying "if you're not with us, you're against us".  The new logic is "if they're not against us, they must be with us".

[KaiserDave]

The only solution is for Democrats to stop being spineless and do the same things that Republicans do.

That would be being spineless

[cg41386]

Bless his heart.

[Tender Branson]

Straight out of the FPÖ playbook ...

[they don't love you like i love you]

This doesn't have legs in the real world, right?

Probably not, but the Kentucky media isn't exactly the real world.

I meant in terms of being a potential means to actually install Bevin for a second term against the will of the voters, not in terms of being a rationale to question Beshear's legitimacy for the next four years. Obviously the latter was always going to happen no matter what, even if Beshear won by a Laura Kelly-type margin.

The Kentucky Supreme Court seems pretty balanced, so I don't see them allowing it if nothing else.

[DrScholl]

There is anecdotal evidence that Libertarians have started drawing more votes away from Democrats than they previously did so there is no guarantee that enough of those votes would have put Bevin over the top or if those people would have even turned out without a third party to vote for.

[President Johnson]

Straight out of the FPÖ playbook ...

If so, Bevin didn't read how that one ended.

[DINGO Joe]

Straight out of the FPÖ playbook ...

If so, Bevin didn't read how that one ended.

Republicans don't read.