Is Jill Stein’s recount just a 3 million dollar scam?
Answer by Ward Chanley:
It is nothing of the sort. If you think that the Stein campaign is raising money for no useful purpose, you’re welcome to that opinion, regardless of the fact that I disagree with you. But the costs of the recount are real. If you have issues with that, take it up with the state boards of elections in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
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Why does it cost so much?
The cost is a function of state laws. A portion of the money raised goes toward state filing fees, while the bulk goes toward legal fees and the cost of recount observers in each state.
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