David's Novel Post-Election Electoral Proposal

There's been a lot of controversy regarding several extremely close races whose ultimate victor remains up in the air. These include the Arizona Senate race and the Florida Senate and Gubernatorial races (as well as, potentially, whether the Georgia Gubernatorial race will head to a run-off).

Here's my novel proposal to defuse these controversies and ensure that the person ultimately seated has democratic legitimacy:

1) If, after election day, a Democrat is ahead: count all the votes.

2) If, after election day, a Republican is ahead: count all the votes.

3) If, after all the votes are counted and a Democrat is ahead within a preset margin of victory: recount all the votes just to be sure.

4) If, after all the votes are counted and a Republican is ahead within a preset margin of victory: recount all the votes just to be sure.

5) If steps 1 - 4 are scrupulously and fairly followed: seat the winning candidate.

I know it's crazy -- but it's just crazy enough to work!