Kucinich to force recount in NH Dem primary

Ruh roh.

Democrat Dennis Kucinich, who won less than 2 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire primary, said Thursday he wants a recount to ensure that all ballots in his party's contest were counted. The Ohio congressman cited "serious and credible reports, allegations and rumors" about the integrity of Tuesday results.

Deputy Secretary of State David Scanlan said Kucinich is entitled to a statewide recount. But, under New Hampshire law, Kucinich will have to pay for it....

Candidates who lose by 3 percentage or less are entitled to a recount for a $2,000 fee. Candidates who lose by more must pay for the full cost. Kucinich's campaign said it was sending the $2,000 fee to start the recount.

I'm sorry, I'm as upset about voting irregularities as the next guy, but it's not clear to me why a recount is going to make up for any of the potential problems in NH (e.g., racism, name-order on the ballot). Having said that, it's nice to see someone on the Democratic side paying attention to the ballot-credibility issue, even if he does come across as a bit crazy.