Reply #68: Oh, great, SOS Reed is open to it

[Carolab]

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Reed said he still hoped the second recount would settle the question. He said there is nothing in state law that provides for a revote, but theorized the Legislature or the courts could order one.

"We certainly could do it," he said.

Reed said he would rather see a new election than see the race drag on in court. But he hasn't given up hope the race could be settled by Christmas.

"I'm still hoping that when we get done with this recount, we'll have a clear winner and can get on with the transition," Reed said. "I think we'd be better off if that happened."