Bill Nelson: ‘Sadly’ Rick Scott ‘Isn’t Interested in Making Sure that Every Lawful Vote Is Counted’

NELSON: "This process is about one thing, making sure that every legal ballot is counted and protecting the right of every Floridian to participate in our democracy. And that is to have their ballot counted and to count as they intended it. Sadly, it’s become clear that my opponent isn’t interested in making sure that every lawful vote is counted. Instead, he’s been using his power as Governor to try to undermine the voting process. He’s thrown around words like 'voter fraud' with no proof. He’s tried to get the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to intimidate local supervisors of election. Both the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which Governor Scott oversees, and the Governor Scott-appointed Florida Secretary of State have both said that there is no credible evidence of voter fraud. It’s become obvious that Mr. Scott cannot oversee the process in a fair and impartial way, and he should remove himself from the recount process. People must have confidence in the integrity of the election. It remains the most important goal to make sure that every lawful vote be counted correctly. We will work to see that the recount is conducted fairly and that the rule of law is followed."