WASHINGTON (AP) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he will not seek a recount of results in Missouri’sDemocratic primary, conceding defeat to Hillary Clinton.
Sanders says in an interview with The Associated Press that it’s unlikely the results will affect the awarding of delegates in the state and he would “prefer to save the taxpayers of Missouri some money.”
Clinton has a narrow lead of 1,531 votes, but under state law Sanders could have sought a recount because the margin was less than one-half of one percent.
Clinton will get an extra two delegates from Missouri for winning the statewide vote.
Clinton won all five of Tuesday’s primary contests, including Florida, Ohio, Illinois and North Carolina.
The Republican race in Missouri remains too close to call between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
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Good call by Bernie. Ultimately, even if the result was flipped, it would have an inconsequential effect on delegate totals.
Moreover, the PR value that Hillary received from winning all five states is baked in at this point and wouldn’t change even if Bernie won a recount.
Sort of like a story making the front page, but the retraction goes in page 23.
I also applaud Senator Sanders for his decision.
I only hope his graciousness is emulated by his followers.
Just 1,531 votes separate Sanders and Hillary Clinton, and because the margin is less than one-half of one percent, under Missouri state law, Sanders could have asked for a recount. Sanders declined …
saying he would "prefer to save the taxpayers of Missouri some money.".
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A class act … no surprise I might add.
Don’t forget the chem trails that they use to control our mind.
It’s funny, in America you can be anything as long as you don’t tell the truth.