In my opinion... Donating to Jill Stein for a Re-Count is a Potential Scam of sorts.

[FarPoint]

I voice caution here....We as Democrats are extremely emotionally vulnerable...we always talk about he gods fight.... we are great grassroots donors. We are perfect for the picking and draining of our little wallets....Opportunist smell the pain we are experiencing...

I would love to have a re-count, change the outcome as I feel there has been voter tampering....That said, we also need to have a Democratic leader take the recount option ...not a candidate that was an election spoiler, knowing she was a spoiler....I don't trust Stein....

Buyer Beware in my opinion.

[whathehell]

1. Last night Chris Hayes reported that Hillary

has "passed" on a recount....I'm hoping she's just saying that for now, waiting to see if others take up the cause and come up with results substantial enough to make a challenge worthwhile.

[FarPoint]

3. Democratic leadership would have to address the recount.

Again, I don't trust this election spoiler candidate....

[womanofthehills]

54. She is all we have right now - Jill or no one

She worked in Mass in the late 90's to clean up Mass elections. She is not a novice at this.

[still_one]

14. She is not just saying it. Since 1993 when she first introduced her healthcare plan, she has

been lied about, slandered, libeled, and treated like dirt with some of the most vile remarks coming from the right and left, and promoted by the MSM

This country has done her a great disservice, as they have toward President Obama the last 8 years.

KARMA's is going to be a real drag in the next four years

fasten your seat belts, we are all in store for a bumpy ride

[whathehell]

19. It sounds like your saying that

she's "getting even" with an ungrateful nation....I doubt that's the case, but if it is, she'd be doing a grave disservice to the TWENTY Million more Americans who voted FOR her and against Trump.

[SickOfTheOnePct]

20. 20 million more? n/t

[whathehell]

60. 2 million more...but her entire vote count should mean something to her as well.

[still_one]

25. She's not, but can't you see that having to put up with all this abuse for decades she is saying

it isn't worth it anymore, forget it

[whathehell]

31. It's not all about her at this point..

and quitting after you've won a buge lead in the popular vote and your country's counting on you should not be an option.

[womanofthehills]

56. Give it up - It's so much better for Jill to do it

We get the recount and people can't harass Hillary for it. Probably most of the deplorables don't even know who Jill Stein is so it's perfect.

[whathehell]

58. You give it up..

I just donated to Stein...Have a nice day.

[womanofthehills]

61. I think you read my post wrong - I donated twice to Jill

I was telling someone who was against the recount to give it up.

[whathehell]

62. Sounds like you sent the post to the wrong poster..

Never said I was against the recount -- I'm very much in favor.

[womanofthehills]

63. I am definitely for this recount.

[whathehell]

64. Yeah, me too.

[red dog 1]

46. Does Chris Hayes cite a source for that?

There's nothing at his website about that.

[whathehell]

47. Yes he dis

Lol...but I can't recall it now..They showed a brief graphic of a newspaper...can't recall the name now.

[red dog 1]

48. I've been trying to verify that with Google searches, & have come up with nothing

With this computer, I don't have the capability to go to his website & view videos of his shows.
do you?

[EricMaundry]

2. OK, but ..

This gives the Clinton people the recount they probably want without having to create a national crisis. I like it and, honestly, I don't think we have another choice.

[FarPoint]

4. A Democratic leader needs to take charge...

I like the idea and mission, believe it is just....Just not by Election Spoiler Candidate, Jill Stein.

[treestar]

32. I think she is the only one who can do it

In at least two of the states, it has to be another candidate. True it gets her publicity.

[whathehell]

7. Agree completely.

[EricMaundry]

8. Not sure one is going to stand up.

Not happy about that, either. We need to fight this.

[Baitball Blogger]

21. I agree with you.

[Adsos Letter]

28. I agree with you, too.

Having a Democrat lead it would just fuel the "You lost, get over it" meme coming from the Right.

The issue is larger than Hillary Clinton. It's about transparency, and the legitimacy of the electoral process.

[Blanks]

40. There should already be an automatic system in place...

For elections to be verified by an outside organization.

Perhaps this action will move us toward that.

[Vinnie From Indy]

5. Why inject fear into the decision making process?

Many people will donate to this effort solely because they value fair and honest elections.

What evidence do you have that Stein is a scammer or a thief?

[FarPoint]

9. What makes you think she's safe?

She stayed in the Election as a known spoiler against Hillary.... What does she gain from this???? A Hail Mary Pass at best...

A Democratic Leadership needs to spearhead this...not a spoiler candidate.

[Vinnie From Indy]

11. She has no history of being a scammer or a thief

I think she is EXACTLY the person to be doing this. I also personally believe that this is exactly the way Clinton and Democrat leaders want this to unfold.

[FarPoint]

12. She stayed in the Presidential Election knowing she was a spoiler.

Lack of focus, gave gains to tRump knowingly, willingly.. .now wants to be just???? I don't buy it and am completely cautious.

[FarPoint]

16. That is a big leap of faith....

We as Democrats need to lead....

[bench scientist]

49. Here's a picture and stein dining with Putin and Flynn.

I don't know what she's doing with thos recount but I do question this.

https://twitter.com/KeepAmerGr8/status/801526077986377728

[womanofthehills]

57. Definitely agree

This works perfectly for Hillary. It gets done and she is not harassed.

[Dream Girl]

38. She is the PERFECT person yo do this

Hillary and the dems should stay far, far away. I am not afraid of losing $50 or $100 bucks. My next door neighbor just gave $500 to this effort. What exactly is the downside?? She can't pocket the money. Sheesh.

[Statistical]

52. She gains potentially hundreds of thousands of names for a donor list in 2020 ...

plus funds are to her presidential campaign fund so anything beyond the recount would be fair game for her next election campaign. Throw in the fact that in 2020 I am sure she will be crowing about being the only one to stand up against the system which will net her some votes.

So on one hand I agree she is doing this for herself but if the recount turns up something it can help.

[musicblind]

59. Could she really just spend the donated money on whatever

after promising us that the leftover money would specifically go toward Election integrity efforts in the future?

[Dr. Mullion Blasto]

27. 1

One person trying to stir up doubt....why?

[FarPoint]

35. Because I care.

No need for further exploitation.

[red dog 1]

50. I agree!

[Bavorskoami]

6. Agree ... however

No fan of Stein/Baraka here! But many have been urging Hillary to make this move. Because of the way we all hit back at Trump for suggesting that he might not accept the results it is better for her and the Democratic Party not to take the lead (can you imagine the charges on Fox and the MSM of hypocrisy). Let it develop from this angle. It seems to be developing organically starting with that group of computer scientists. Meanwhile the public is becoming aware of Hillary's two million vote lead. During the recounts the Russian connections of the Trumps can be exposed to more people.

The chances are probably not great that they overturn the Electoral College, however many other bad aspects of our voting systems can be exposed along with the search for hacks: awareness of voter suppression in registration, inadequate numbers of voting sites, etc. etc.,

Your point is well taken, though, to be wary of where Jill Stein may try to take this. I am just glad this action is being taken and enthusiastically donated.

BTW This is AOL's lead story at this time.

[FarPoint]

10. The mission is justified.

Jill Stein, not so much.

[BlueMTexpat]

53. 1! eom

[TrekLuver]

13. Why is Jill Stein doing this? What does she care??

[athena]

22. Because in MI and WI, only a candidate can request a recount.

That is my understanding based on this:

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/recount-rules-battleground-states-2016-presidential-election-231013

Michigan: A mandatory recount if 2,000 votes or less separate the top two candidates. Candidates can petition for a recount due to fraud or a counting error.

Wisconsin: Any candidate can request a recount within three days of completion of the initial tally. The recount is free to the requesting candidate if the margin of victory is less than 0.5 percent, otherwise it must be paid for in advance.

Pennsylvania: Automatic recount when vote margin is less than 0.5 percent. Voters can petition county boards for a recount. Voters or candidates can petition courts for a recount.

[KewlKat]

29. So we the voters could petition PA? Interesting. What about Florida? Do you know?

[athena]

34. Florida is complicated.

That page I linked implies that no one has the right to request a recount in Florida. Elsewhere, it says that a losing candidate can send in a written request for a recount, and then the county canvassing board decides whether to do a recount. This implies that each county would be handled separately. I'm not sure, though.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-recount-law/

[KewlKat]

36. thanks for the info

[Dream Girl]

43. So According to this would PA be an uphill battle.

[FarPoint]

44. That is a good question...

I too would like to know the answer...

[Madam45for2923]

15. Lisa Bloom on Jill Stein's efforts/fundraiser for RECOUNT in key swing states

Her fundraising page is transparent about how funds will be spent. Unlike say Trump U or Trump Foundation. https://jillstein.nationbuilder.com/recount



https://twitter.com/LisaBloom/status/801562896400453633

[FarPoint]

17. Propaganda news . .

The bait is now on the hook.

[Madam45for2923]

18. Okee

[Dream Girl]

39. Huh?

Wtf?

[jimlup]

23. To late ...

it is a done deal.

We have our differences with the Green's but this is a place where we have a common interest. I do believe that the Green's have a stake in "election integrity" so from where I stand this is win win.

[KewlKat]

30. Agree. Election Integrity may be the only outcome, but better than not knowing, and

speculating should a, would a, for the rest of my life.

[Schema Thing]

24. yeah I don't trust Stein even a little. But I still donated 5 bucks. We'll see.

If she's just enriching herself and repositioning herself, meh. Sucks.

[That Guy 888]

33. Democratic Leadership never fights election fraud. Someone has to.

Gore had members of the Congressional Black Caucus begging to oppose the Florida vote count certification with excellent evidence to back their claims. The powers-that-be in the Party convinced Gore to stand down, and he (as well as all of the other Democratic Senators) refused to recognize them, blocking them from giving official testimony.

[Arazi]

37. I donated. Where's Hillary on this? This is HER fight

I'll take anyone looking to ensure election integrity at this point.

I have always felt Jill Stein has been very unfairly maligned here. She loves her party and isn't going to do anything to damage it

[JTFrog]

42. There is a huge possibility that she asked Jill to do this.

As has been repeated here many, many times, if this came from Hillary it would be a fucking circus.

[JTFrog]

41. Too bad. It's happening.

Thank you Jill.

[quantumjunkie]

45. CURIOUS: Why does Jill Stein have to raise Money -- Why isnt Hillary

using the $1 billion she raised from Banks and Lobbyists to do a recount? Or some of her $200 million net worth?

Why does a Green party candidate have to raise funds from the general public to help out because she feels something fishy was happening?

At least Hillary should stop crying and come out and endorse this impressive effort by Stein.

[womanofthehills]

55. Hillary won't - it will make her look like a sore loser

Jill can and she is - Way to go Jill!!!!!!! Actually, the green party is big on clean elections.

[red dog 1]

51. "We ..need to have a Democratic leader take the recount option"?

What if the "Democratic leader" (HRC) chooses NOT to "take the recount option"?

Doesn't that mean that the millions of us who voted for her over that rat bastard Trump are all just "shit out of luck"?

I applaud Jill Stein for what she is trying to do.

[BlueInPhilly]

65. I don't, and I donated

I'd rather "get scammed" and fail than type "buyer beware opinions" and do nothing else.