Sometimes, amidst the cloud of political BS...

[Russ]

can be found a little class:



<< &quot;I don't think my election hinged on voter fraud in the city,&quot; Ashcroft said. &quot;I lost this race because I didn't get as many votes as my opponent did.&quot; >>



Russ, NCNE

 

[IBhacknU]

this was where???

 

[zippy]

There are plenty of candidates who say that, except without any words.

After seeing Russ's following post, here is what I would like to say instead:

That is quite a nice sentiment, seems like he is taking it well and with class.

 

[Russ]

Missouri. He's the one who lost to the guy that died in the plane crash 3 weeks before the vote. Some were alleging voter fraud in St. Louis. That was his response.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Russ]

zippy,

This one is a hell of a lot different than just any candidate. If he challenged the result, he'd probably win.

Russ, NCNE

 

[BA]

Even Nixon had enough class to just accept Kennedy's win.

NIXON!

 

[zippy]

Russ, I just realized who said that and editted my post as you posted in response to me.

 

[Impact55]

Yes he would win considering law states that the candidate has to be living in the area that he ran for.

 

[somethingwitty]

there are those who say (i'm only 18) that Nixon chose to accept defeat with class because he'd tried cheating too.

 

[saxman]

wow, an actual thread by russ. This is rare, guys.

 

[IBhacknU]

The right thing to do when the Florida re-count + absentee is complete would be for the 'loser' to stand down. While I doubt it will happen that easily, for the sake of the nation, it's prudent.

No matter what the outcome, this is the beginning of a very long 4 years

 

[BA]

I'm only 19, so...

I'm sure there are plenty to say Gore tried cheating as well. Russ, care to comment on homeless people+cigs?

Anyone who believes there has EVER been a completely honest election is a bit nieve.

 

[Wedesdo]

cnn.com homepage - bush's lead is down to 225

2 more counties

 

[Russ]

<< Russ, care to comment on homeless people+cigs? >>



I offered my vote, but they were out of Marlboros so I went ahead and voted for Bush.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Russ]

Wedesdo,

That figure is from AP &quot;estimates&quot;. The same type of people who called Florida for Bore, withdrew it, called it for Bush, withdrew it. The number is meaningless.

Russ, NCNE

 

[SJ]

Well, Ashcroft said this. The republican party is likely to contest lots of states, depending on how Florida turns out. Don't be suprised if the republican party asks for recount/investigation into voter fraud.