Scott Walker narrowly loses Wisconsin governor's race - and he can't ask for a recount because of a

[Eugene]

Source: CBS News

By CAITLIN O'KANE CBS NEWS November 7, 2018, 5:15 PM

Scott Walker narrowly loses Wisconsin governor's race – and he can't ask for a recount because of a law he put in place

Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker lost a very narrow race for reelection to Democratic challenger Tony Evers on Tuesday. But it wasn't close enough to qualify for a recount — thanks to a law he signed himself last year.

Around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, when the vote was still too close to call, Walker's lieutenant governor, Rebecca Kleefisch, told supporters to prepare for a recount, CBS affiliate WDJT reported. Kleefisch told supporters "the fight is not over."

"We must ensure every valid vote in the state of Wisconsin is counted and we must be gracious no matter the outcome," she said.

Before he conceded, Walker's campaign wanted an examination of allegedly damaged ballots. He also wanted an official canvas of the vote, meaning absentee and accepted provisional ballots would be counted with Election Day ballots, WDJT reported.

The campaign did not end up requesting a recount — and they legally couldn't have anyway.

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[Bengus81]

1. LOL...instant Karma Scotty

[redstatebluegirl]

2. Love Karma....

[peekaloo]

3. Quite a contortionist

to bite himself in his own arse.

[lkinwi]

4. So sweet, a bite in the butt from his own law.

[Blue_true]

5. How do I spell KARMA? Man that is good, shot himself in the foot. nt

[UTUSN]

6. *SWEET*!1

[mokawanis]

7. Having put up with Wanker all these years

I can tell you that nobody here in Wisconsin ever accused him of being smart.