[Goose]

Given the unique nature of this election, vivid and an unusual degree of partisanship, legal challenges were inevitable - and healthy. Given the manner in which American elections are actually conducted, with hundreds of thousands of dedicated ordinary citizens, it isn't a surprise. But the testing of institutions had to happen. A Good Thing.

While I am not sure challenges were inevitable, the fact that they were handled professionally where recounts were done and speedily in the courts is a sign of the health of our democracy. That is a good thing. The last thing we needed is any kind of hanging doubts caused by unfounded claims that were never addressed. There will be some people out there who will ignore facts but most people won't. No possible question it was a fair election is worth the effort.

[Goose]

Given the unique nature of this election, vivid and an unusual degree of partisanship, legal challenges were inevitable - and healthy. Given the manner in which American elections are actually conducted, with hundreds of thousands of dedicated ordinary citizens, it isn't a surprise. But the testing of institutions had to happen. A Good Thing.

While I am not sure challenges were inevitable, the fact that they were handled professionally where recounts were done and speedily in the courts is a sign of the health of our democracy. That is a good thing. The last thing we needed is any kind of hanging doubts caused by unfounded claims that were never addressed. There will be some people out there who will ignore facts but most people won't. No possible question it was a fair election is worth the effort.