The Results
Parker Slaybaugh, a spokesman for the House Republican Caucus spoke on behalf of Mr.Yancey. He said “we believe the court acted appropriately and that the integrity of the process is without question. We are reviewing the filing and determining what, if any, response we might file.”
Ms. Simonds said “I stand by the results of the recount. I believe it was a fair process guided by rules.”
Simonds had appeal the ruling to add the ballot after it was first rejected.
James Alcorn, the Chairman of the election board believed drawing names should be the last option on the table.
He said that “neutral Election Administrators should not be choosing election winners or influencing the next speaker of the House.” “Drawing names is an action of last resort,” he added.
The outcome could further interrupt the balance between the two Parties. A win here for Democrats would strengthen their ranks. Likewise a win here for Republicans would help the President.
This could be the reason why the outcome had taken the road it did.
