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TheWraith

(24,331 posts)
7. It's not going to be that close.
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 11:33 PM
Jun 2012

Realistically a "concession" has no binding effect. It's just a term for "we know we've lost." But it's not going to be nearly close enough for a recount to change the result.

Matariki

(18,775 posts)
8. The only thing I'm hearing is '"concession" has no binding effect'
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 11:35 PM
Jun 2012

everything else you said is like the parents in Peanuts.

jillan

(39,451 posts)
6. You beat me to it. Just coming to post this. Now lets hope it gets
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 11:32 PM
Jun 2012

close enough for a recount.

I doubt it - Barrett wouldn't have conceded

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