Florida Panel Approves 2004 Election Results

[WilliamPitt]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-4615117,00.html

Fla. Panel Approves 2004 Election Results
By BRENT KALLESTAD
Associated Press

Sunday 14 November 2004

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - It was a wish come true Sunday for Florida's elections officials: no cameras, few questions and a clear decision.

Unlike four years ago, when scores of television satellite trucks and hundreds of reporters camped outside the Capitol, the state canvassing board quietly certified the results of the Nov. 2 general election, in which President Bush captured the state's 27 electoral votes by a comfortable margin.

``I think everyone is glad the election has come and gone,'' Secretary of State Glenda Hood said.

But referring to a handful of staffers and a couple of reporters observing the certification, she added, ``It's a little lonesome.''

Things were so routine Sunday that the canvassing board members who voted, Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher and Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson, called in from home with their approval.

The third member, Attorney General Charlie Crist, didn't take part. Only two votes were needed.

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[Flubadubya]

1. ``It's a little lonesome.''

Hah... may you soon live in interesting times Ms.Hood. May they become quite interesting indeed! :grr:

[Doctor_J]

2. I'm shocked!

I thought sure some brave patriot would step up and challenge King Jeb.


Down in the banana republics, things aren't as warm as they seem...
- Steve Goodman

[Blue_Tires]

3. no surprises there

[demwing]

4. IIRC, The Results Cannot Be Challenged

Until certified, correct?