Ted thanks theo are raising two very different concerns about the electoral process in our state. And nationwide. A. J. Bayatpour continues our team coverage. Hes in the newsroom with that story. These concerns mirror what weve heard from some liberal and conservative circles. On one hand, a desire to make sure Voting Machines were not hacked on election day. On the other, a refusal to criticize president elect Donald Trumps claim that millions of illegal voters cost him the popular vote. The president ial Election Results in wisconsin is led by the green party. Democratic state senator chris larson says he understands the multimillion dollar effort to ensure there was no foreign hack. Look, i think this is the first time its been clear where theres been Russian Hackers and russian government involved in trying to persuade voters in one camp over another. Thats new ground for america and i think, for us , it makes sense to make sure were doublechecking that. The chairman of the state E
However aruged a mandated handcount requires proof there was an issue with vote tabulation and an indication that those issues will result in substantial change in results which no one provided. The judge sided with the doj but did say she believs a hand count is the best way 21 08 1849 i just do not find clear and convincing evidence so i am going to allow the 19 remaining counties to do the recount the way they intended again i think everyone would strongly encourage them to do the hand recount but it is their decision and that is the leg function to make the statues and in this situation i dont have any authority to decide what is the best for those counties counties the Election Commission says about 19 counties plan to use machines including Milwaukee County. Steins attorneys say if they plan to appeal this decisioncounties must have have ballots counted by 8 pm december 12live in madison kb cbs 58 3 3 attorney general brad shimel released a statement about the decision. He says i
The recall the way that they intended. Again, i think everyone would strongly encourage them to do the hand recount. And that is legislative function is to make the statute and this situation, i dont have any authority to decide what is the best for those counties. So thats my decision. The states Major Political parties differ in their response to the push for a recount. State republicans call the green partys effort absurd and a st wisconsins electoral votes. The Democratic Party says it hasnt been contacted by any campaign but has sought volunteers to monitor the recount. Some share the green partys concerns over a possible foreign hack. I think a lot of us want to make sure we can have confidence in our elections and this may give us a chance to do that. I dont have a problem with them doing a recount as long as the recount gets done on time and as long as the race is certified. Election Officials Say there is Voting Machines adding the machines themselves are not connected to the
The recall the way that they intended. Again, i think everyone would strongly encourage them to do the hand recount. And that is legislative function is to make the statute and this situation, i dont have any authority to decide what is the best for those counties. So thats my decision. The states Major Political parties differ in their response to the push for a recount. State republicans call the green partys effort absurd and a st wisconsins electoral votes. The Democratic Party says it hasnt been contacted by any campaign but has sought volunteers to monitor the recount. Some share the green partys concerns over a possible foreign hack. I think a lot of us want to make sure we can have confidence in our elections and this may give us a chance to do that. I dont have a problem with them doing a recount as long as the recount gets done on time and as long as the race is certified. Election Officials Say there is Voting Machines adding the machines themselves are not connected to the
Now at ten. A heartbreaking twist. The search for the driver who hit ad the scene. Also. You could say theyre everyday heroes. How a day at work turned out to be one theyll never forget. Plus. We have a verdict. Judge says i just do not find clear and convincing evidence what this decision means as it relates to wisconsins president ial recount. That is our big storycount em how you want. A dane county judge tonight saying that its up to each wisconsin county to decide the best way to recount election day ballots. Thats just one of several developments today in the bret lemoine is live in madison tonight with more. The dane county judge agreed that the best way to determine if voteing machines were tampered with. Is to do a handrecount. But she says she has to follow the law votes in wisconsin will be recounted. But a mandatory handrecount that petitioners wanted. Will not be enforced. I just do not find clear and convincing evidence and that is my decision. Im going to allow the 19 co