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When Will Georgia Release the Results of the Trump-Biden Hand Recount?
When Will Georgia Release the Results of the Trump-Biden Hand Recount?
The election in Georgia has been finalized as of Friday, November 20, with Governor Kemp certifying the election results. However, President Trump has requested a machine recount, pointing to the hand recount which had already taken place.
In a statement this morning, the Georgia Secretary of State announced that the hand recount had not changed the overall outcome significantly, with Joe Biden still leading. The official stated their expectation that President Trump might seek a machine recount, but stressed that current recounts and legal challenges are unlikely to alter the final results of the presidential election.
Today's Updates
The hand recount of the Georgia election is expected to be finalized today, Thursday, November 19, at noon or shortly after. As of the last update, Joe Biden was still leading by 12,800 votes.
Georgia election officials have already stated that the recount confirms Biden's narrow lead over Trump. Any reasonable individual should find it absurd to think that there was a nefarious plot to hide 20,000 votes for Trump in order to award the state to Biden. Instead, additional ballots were discovered and counted, with some going to Biden and others to Trump, adding to the tally.
The recount is also expected to have no impact on the outcomes of the two crucial senatorial races in Georgia.
Reactions and Headlines
Earlier this week, a Fox News headline read 'BALLOT BOMBSHELL' in all caps. This sensationalism is typical of some outlets, designed to create drama and attract attention. However, those who closely monitor election news know that such headlines are often without basis in truth, much less evidence of a 'conspiracy.'
Notable Republican lawyers and activists often use fear and sensationalism to justify their positions. While they might think they are exposing a plot, they are often simply playing to the base with sensationalism. This is why the GOP often commutes a disproportional relationship between their support and the results of the election.
As the dust settles, the hope remains that President-elect Biden can begin the transition smoothly, and that the country can move forward unified under a new administration. The focus should be on coming together, rather than perpetuating unfounded fears and conspiracies.