Please note, this is not a post about which side of the political aisle is better than the other.
Today, democrat John Lehman was sworn in as a state senator in Wisconsin. His opponent, Van Wanggaard, lost in a recall election last month but ordered a recall and then cried foul about the voting process.
In an op-ed titled “Why I asked for a recount,” Wanggaard claims “suspect activities at polling places” and “many (laws to prevent fraud) were disregarded,” among other allegations. However, he doesn’t provide any evidence, leading the GAB to dismiss his allegations.
This is a clear case of being a sore loser. What I don’t understand is why would he make up excuses? This only damages his reputation. Wanggaard obviously did not receive sound counsel on this matter.
Like other candidates who lose, he should have gracefully accepted defeat and vowed to keep fighting for the people. Who can trust him going forward after he’s shown he’s willing to lie to the world? That’s what I would tell my client.